Jun 22, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) walks off the field after striking out against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Phillies expect Bryce Harper to miss at least one month

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 6/27/22

The Philadelphia Phillies have indicated that Bryce Harper is out indefinitely after fracturing his thumb during Saturday’s game, but a new report is offering a more exact timetable for when he may return.

In an appearance on MLB Network’s “MLB Central” Monday, reporter Jon Morosi indicated that the Phillies expect Harper to miss at least a month and possibly as many as six weeks as he recovers from the injury.

.@jonmorosi provides an injury update and timeline on Phillies' slugger Bryce Harper.#MLBCentral | @LaurenShehadi pic.twitter.com/MC53c0LHJf

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 27, 2022

The good news for the Phillies is, if accurate, Harper should return this season. The bad news is that may not happen until August, so the team will have to put in a lot of work to remain in contention without their best player.

Harper was hit by a pitch on the hand in Saturday’s game and it was clear from his reaction that the injury was serious. Fortunately, it does not appear to be season-ending.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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