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Bryce Harper's Elbow Bruise Leaves Return Timeline Uncertain

5/31/2025

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Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies' star first baseman, is facing a day-to-day battle with a bruised right elbow after taking a pitch to the arm. While X-rays revealed no fracture, Harper admitted the injury is "super sore," keeping him from batting. He intends to don a protective guard when he returns, but the timeline remains unclear.

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Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies' star first baseman, is facing a day-to-day battle with a bruised right elbow after taking a pitch to the arm. While X-rays revealed no fracture, Harper admitted the injury is "super sore," keeping him from batting. He intends to don a protective guard when he returns, but the timeline remains unclear.