Bryce Harper, who has been on the injured list since June 26 after fracturing his left thumb, said he feels like the thumb is at “85-90%” strength right now.
He hit in the batting cage Sunday, on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, and will likely go on a rehab assignment in the middle of the week. The Phillies are thinking Harper will report to triple-A Lehigh Valley for his rehab assignment.
“I’m getting a lot better,” Harper said on Sunday. “The more I hit, the more I use it, it’s getting better. Yeah, I think we’re happy where we’re at right now. We’ll just progress as we see fit.
