Bryce Harper is optimistic about returning to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup as he continues to recover ahead of schedule from right wrist inflammation.

If someone told Bryce Harper three weeks ago that he could be back in the Phillies lineup by the Fourth of July, how might he have reacted? “I would have said you’re kind of crazy,” he said. And now?

Bryce Harper hasn't played since June 5 after he elected to go on the injured list for right wrist inflammation. At the time, he landed just on the 10-day IL, but that stint has turned into over 20 days at this point.