As the Phillies prepare to be without Bryce Harper for the foreseeable future, the timeline for his eventual return received a slight bit of clarity on Tuesday.
Harper will soon undergo surgery to repair his broken left thumb, and the belief is that he will be able to play again this season, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. The reigning National League MVP could return as early as mid-August.
Harper was hit by a pitch on the hand on Saturday against the Padres, immediately leaving the game. The 29-year-old was enjoying a strong start to the season, batting .