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It’s been nearly a month since Bryce Harper has played in the field, as an elbow injury has relegated him to designated hitter duties. On Thursday, Phillies manager Joe Girardi broke the news that the wait for Harper to return to full strength will be a bit longer.
Girardi told reporters that tests revealed a small tear in Harper’s UCL, per Alex Coffey of The Athletic, which will prevent him from throwing for at least four more weeks. He visited specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday morning, and will receive a PRP injection on Sunday that will keep him out of the lineup that day.
