Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hit a first-inning home run in his return to the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays after he missed the last five games with a bruised right elbow.

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.

Francisco Lindor waited a month to get back in the lineup at Citi Field.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the New York Mets.