Harper hit one of two Philadelphia home runs in a six-run first inning off right-hander Bowden Francis in Tuesday’s series opener in Toronto.

Bryce Harper is returning to the Philadelphia lineup Tuesday night when the club plays north of the border against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper, who has missed the last five games after being hit by a 95 mph fastball from Spencer Strider, is batting third and playing first base.

Harper was hit in the elbow with a Spencer Strider fastball last week against the Braves. While X-rays were negative, he was sidelined until the soreness and swelling in his elbow went down. The Phillies lost four of five games with Harper unavailable, including three straight to the Milwaukee Brewers.