PHILADELPHIA – The Phillies will be without Bryce Harper (right wrist inflammation) for the series opener against the Mets, but he is making progress.
The Phillies first baseman is cleared to swing a bat. He took 20 “dry swings” and 20 swings off of a tee on Friday. He was out playing catch and taking ground balls at first base pregame.
There is still no official timetable for a return.
“I’m happy with where I’m at,” Harper said.
The Phillies and Harper have so far been vague with details regarding his potential return. Rob Thomson did say that there is “no chance” that Harper will go on rehab assignment before returning.