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Report: Phillies’ Bryce Harper Expected To Need Surgery For Fractured Left Thumb

PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is reportedly expected to undergo surgery on his fractured left thumb suffered in San Diego over the weekend. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harper will need surgery to repair his fractured thumb.

The Inquirer reported the surgery will put Harper out beyond the best-case scenario of four to six weeks, but Harper is hopeful he can return before the end of the season.

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Harper was hit by a fastball from San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell in the Phillies’ 4-2 win Saturday.