MLB Rumors: Bryce Harper injury update, last-minute mock draft shocker, prospect reunion in Boston?
By Kristen Wong
MLB Rumors: Latest update on Bryce Harper elbow injury scans
The Philadelphia Phillies’ Superman is going to be okay.
In Saturday’s loss against the Marlins, Phillies star Bryce Harper was drilled on his surgically repaired right elbow with a 90 mph fastball and left the game due to soreness. It was just revealed that his X-rays came back negative — he really is a superhero in disguise.
X-rays negative on Bryce Harper’s right elbow. He’s sore. Might not play tomorrow. Just precautionary leaving the game, Harper said.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) July 8, 2023
Saturday’s loss snapped the Phillies’ franchise-record 13-game road winning streak, but Philly can come away from that game thanking the baseball gods Harper didn’t suffer an injury setback.
Harper has beaten every timeline in his 2023 return from Tommy John surgery, taking just 160 days to get back to the plate. Harper entered the game against the Marlins with a slash line of .287/.381/.392 and was hoping to improve his production (he has not homered in 160 consecutive plate appearances since May 25, the longest drought of his career).
Despite his unexpected power outage, Harper is still making a positive impact on a rising Phillies team and doing his best to get back into the swing of things.
The Phillies’ future trade deadline plans hinge on whether the slugger can continue to play first base. The team’s playoff hopes, too, hinge on Harper’s ability to rediscover his power-hitting and step back into his glittering form.
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