Bryce Harper from Thursday’s lineup with right knee soreness.Atlanta reliever Dan Winkler hit Harper just below the right knee in the seventh inning of the Braves’ 8-3 victory on Wednesday. Washington manager Dave Martinez said X-rays on Harper were negative.“We thought he was going to be OK Wily Peralta Jersey ,” Martinez said. “He was out there trying to get loose this morning, and just couldn’t get loose. It was pretty swollen. So rather than him trying to play through it, we thought the best option would be having him come off the bench if we need him.“He’s going to stay in and get treatment.”Harper, the 2015 National League MVP and a six-time All-Star http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-ryan-goins-jersey , is hitting .234 with 28 home runs and 71 RBIs. He leads the NL in walks (88) and ranks third in the league in homers.Michael Taylor replaced Harper in the lineup in center. MLBPlayers' Association Executive Director Tony Clark said Friday players are concerned about agent Brodie Van Wagenen being a finalist for the New York Mets' general manager position.According to ESPN.com, Clark acknowledged that players are worried about Van Wagenen using information gained as an agent against them in negotiating contracts as a GM:"They understand the opportunities that exist for representatives to make the decisions that they are going to make. To the extent that possibility exists, I would be confident in suggesting that the understanding and appreciation for confidential information remains so."Clark also noted "membership is paying attention" in reference to the MLB Players' Association keeping close tabs on the situation.Van Wagenen represents several Mets players, including starting pitchers Jacob de Grom and Noah Syndergaard Alex Gordon Jersey , as well as outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and third baseman Todd Frazier.He also represents Mets minor league outfielder and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.Agent Scott Boras appeared Friday on ESPN Radio and sympathized with the concern of players across Major League Baseball:"When you're fluid and you're going from agency to management, the fact of the matter is, how does a player know that you won't make that change at any time. Why would he tell you the most intimate things in the world, knowing you're going to be negotiating against him?"And more importantly http://www.royalsfanproshop.com/authentic-ryan-goins-jersey , the owner that hires someone, how do they know, owner know, while they might be expressing loyalty to you Mike Moustakas Jersey , they also have a group of people that they worked with for a long time who they were loyal to. How do they know that he won't shift that loyalty from you to the other side?"The 44-year-old Van Wagenen is the co-head of the baseball division at CAA Sports.He is interviewing to replace Sandy Alderson, who took aleave of absencefrom the organization in June after being diagnosed with cancer.The Mets went 77-85 in 2018, and they have reached the playoffs just twice since 2007.