2 years agoPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb), who had the pins removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Monday, has begun a throwing program, interim manager Rob Thomson said on Wednesday. Harper is not only attempting to return again this season, but also perhaps play right field. Thomson said Harper has taken swings without hitting a ball, has done a few swings off a tee and played light catch from around 55 to 60 feet. Harper was relegated to a full-time designated hitter role in mid-April until he broke his thumb on June 25. Fantasy managers could care less if Harper returns to right field, but he needs to remain stashed in all fantasy leagues. Despite his elbow injury, Harper was hitting a cool .318/.385/.599 with a .985 OPS, 15 home runs, 48 RBI, 49 runs scored and nine stolen bases before breaking his thumb.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBaller
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber