Bryce Harper, the Phillies star, has been sidelined for the past three days due to stiffness in his back, and he will not be playing in the upcoming game. Despite this, Phillies manager Rob Thomson expressed 'zero' concern regarding Harper's condition, confidently stating that Harper will be ready for Opening Day, which is 10 days away. Harper himself has echoed this sentiment, aiming to return to play by Friday. He emphasized his lack of worry about the situation, attributing his cautious approach to not wanting to take any chances ahead of the season opener. The Phillies and Harper both anticipate his participation in games by the end of the week, signaling a brief pause rather than a significant setback.
Worry? Why would Bryce Harper worry? “I’m fine,” he said Monday. But the Phillies star hasn’t played in a spring-training game since Thursday and likely won’t get into another until the latter part of the week. https://t.co/GHRXfrAsrj
How concerned are you about Bryce Harper's back soreness/tightness?
DJ LeMahieu (foot) is "still pretty sore but moving around a lot better," Aaron Boone said on @YESNetwork. "I definitely think it's going to cost him some days here."
https://t.co/ZgqYIvwzVH Worry? Why would Bryce Harper worry? "I'm fine," he said Monday. Quick story on Harper and his stiff back, via @PhillyInquirer:
Bryce Harper said this morning he isn’t worried about the soreness in his lower back. He discussed why and when he might be back with Opening Day 10 days away. https://t.co/QkCBud6FfP
Bryce Harper said he’s aiming to play in a game by Friday. He’s unconcerned about his lower back stiffness. He told Rob Thomson that he doesn’t want to take any chances in spring training.
Bryce Harper said he is not concerned about the soreness in his lower back. He just wants to be careful with Opening Day 10 days away. Harper said he hopes to play by Friday, whether it's a Grapefruit League game or at the complex in Clearwater.
Bryce Harper has been a busy guy this spring. He’s dealing with back stiffness but the Phillies expect him in the lineup later this week. https://t.co/iATitlhvAw
He hasn’t played in 3 days He’s been told to do “nothing” today, as his teammates begin to ramp up He’s hit no spring HR Opening Day is 10 days away The Phillies say they’re not worried about Bryce Harper’s back But here’s why it’s something to watch https://t.co/NAg9I9fSwF
Phillies star Bryce Harper has back stiffness. Concerning? Rob Thomson explained why it isn't this morning on WIP. https://t.co/wVz3xWVAfX @KYWNewsradio
Bryce Harper has a stiff back; Rob Thomson has ‘zero’ concern that he’ll be ready for Phillies’ opener https://t.co/JkahM7bo7b via @phillyinquirer
New from me: The Phillies say they’re not concerned, but Bryce Harper’s bothersome back is worth watching https://t.co/NAg9I9fSwF
Bryce Harper did not play for a third consecutive day on Sunday. He will not play tomorrow because of back stiffness. Rob Thomson explained what is going on and why he isn't worried. https://t.co/sabAb3nxJj
Per Thomson: Bryce Harper has some back stiffness. They've backed him off for a few days as a precaution. He won't play tomorrow. When asked about his level of concern, Thomson said "Zero." He said Harper will be ready by opening day & will be playing by the end of the week.
Bryce Harper hasn't played the last three days. He won't play tomorrow. He has some stiffness in his back. Level of concern? "None. Zero," Rob Thomson said. He said Harper will be back in the lineup later this week and ready for Opening Day.
Bryce Harper is dealing with back stiffness and won’t play until some point later this week. Rob Thomson’s level of concern? “None,” he said.