Bryce Harper is testing out his arm again. He has begun a throwing program, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper is playing light catch from 55 to 60 feet. It’s the first time he’s tested out his arm since the first week of May. There’s no guarantee that Harper will return to right field this season, but it’s a good sign that Harper is healthy enough to resume throwing.
What’s more certain is that Harper will eventually return to the lineup as the designated hitter. He has also resumed swinging a bat and taking some swings off a tee, Rob Thomson told reporters in Atlanta.