The Washington Nationals have done an excellent job already this offseason building a team set to contend in the National League East. But if Bryce Harper were to return, that would be a pretty large cherry on top of their business so far.
Now, the sweepstakes for the outfielder’s services appear to in their endgame with a decision likely to come before January is over. It’s not even out of the realms of possibility that his decision comes within the next week.
Harper met with the brass of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, but as expected, no deal was reached during that meeting.