OF Harper rejoins Phillies after birth of son

The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Bryce Harper from paternity leave Monday and optioned third baseman Maikel Franco to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on his 27th birthday. Harper's wife, Kayla, gave birth to their son Krew Aron Harper in Las Vegas on Thursday.

The six-time All-Star is batting .254 with 27 homers and 92 RBIs in 125 games during his first season with the Phillies. Franco is batting .233 with 15 homers and 48 RBIs in 105 games. Called up to replace Harper, he was 2-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three runs in three games this weekend against the Miami Marlins.