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Washington Nationals Outfielder Bryce Harper to Begin Rehab Stint with the Potomac Nationals Tuesday

Harper, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, to appear with Potomac in first game action since being placed on the disabled list on June 2nd
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June 25, 2013

Woodbridge, VA-The Washington Nationals have announced that LF Bryce Harper will begin a rehabilitation assignment with the Class-A Advanced Potomac Nationals on Tuesday night at Pfitzner Stadium as the P-Nats take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Texas Rangers) at 7:05pm.

Gates to The Pfitz will open at 5:30pm on Tuesday evening.

Harper, 20, was placed on the 15-day disabled list with bursitis in his left knee on June 2nd after injuring the knee in a collision with the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium on May 13th. Harper aggravated the ailment sliding on May 26th at Nationals Park.

Harper, the reigning National League Rookie of the Year, was selected in the 1st round of the 2010 MLB First-Year Player Draft as the number one overall draft pick out of the College of Southern Nevada (NV). 

The left-handed slugging outfielder from Las Vegas, NV leads the Washington Nationals in batting average (.287) and on-base percentage (.386), while being tied for the team lead in home runs (12). Harper has scored 29 runs, collected 23 RBIs, and logged a .973 OPS in 44 games this season.

The length of Harper's rehabilitation stay with the Potomac Nationals is to be determined.

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Washington Nationals. P-Nats 2013 season tickets, mini plans, and individual game tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities for the '13 season are still available. Plan your corporate outing now to see the future stars of the Washington Nationals as the P-Nats offer discounted group rates and all-inclusive picnic options. Visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the ticket office at 703-590-2311 for more!

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