Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, who is recovering from a fractured left thumb, is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment on Tuesday, it was announced.
Harper is expected to play with Triple-A Lehigh Valley through Saturday, Lehigh said in a statement.
Last week, Harper completed a 60-swing BP session at Citizens Bank Park. It was the first time he'd swung a bat since his thumb was fractured by a pitch on June 25.
The 7-time All-Star and 2-time MVP is batting .318 with 15 home runs and 48 RBI this season.