Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper has committed to participate in the 2018 Home Run Derby on July 16 as long as he is selected to the National League All-Star team.
"So count me in for the Derby if and only if I make the team," he told the Washington Post's Barry Svrluga on Friday. "But if I do, I will be a participant in the 2018 HR Derby."
The Nationals reacted to Harper's announcement accordingly:
Washington Nationalstfw Bryce announces he'll do the @MLB HR Derby if he makes the NL All-Star team.