Bryce Harper and Nolan Arenado said they support Snell’s refusal to play in 2020 for reduced pay.

One day after Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell said he wouldn’t play this season if his pay is reduced again, Bryce Harper and Nolan Arenado defended his decision.

During a Twitch live stream on Thursday, Harper asked Phillies prospect Bryson Stott what Snell said about the issue on his own stream. After Stott summarized the lefty’s comments, Harper praised Snell for his honesty.

“He ain’t lying, he’s right. He’s speaking the truth bro. I ain’t mad at him,” Harper said, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. “Somebody’s gotta say it, at least he manned up and said it. Good for him. I love Snell, the guy’s a beast. One of the best lefties in the game.”

On Wednesday, Snell said he will not return to the field in 2020 if his salary is reduced beyond the prorated guarantee that