2 years agoPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) will require surgery to stabilize his fractured thumb, but there is optimism that he will play again this year after recovery of six weeks, give or take. Harper broke his thumb when he was hit by a pitch last Saturday against the San Diego Padres, and he was placed on the injured list on Sunday. In a best-case scenario, the 29-year-old left-handed slugger could return in early to mid-August, but either way, fantasy managers will need to remain patient and stash him on an injured list spot. With Harper sidelined the next couple of months, Matt Vierling and Mickey Moniak are expected to split playing time in the outfield, with Nick Castellanos serving as the team's primary designated hitter.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Jim Salisbury