All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper has been placed on the paternity list by the Philadelphia Phillies, prompting the club to recall infielder Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding roster move. Harper and his wife, Kayla, announced last month that they are expecting their third child.
Harper, 31, is batting .241 with four home runs and 14 RBIs this season despite being in the midst of a six-game hitting streak. Clemens, 27, has a .270 average, four home runs, and 11 RBIs in 16 games for Triple-A this season.
The Phillies will open a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night, and according to MLB rules, Harper could return for the series finale on Thursday afternoon.
