Bryce Harper’s spring debut ended unceremoniously on Wednesday after he was hit by a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays lefty Richard Lovelady in the sixth inning. The first pitch of the at-bat was a 90.5 mph sinker that missed up and in,

Harper underwent medical examination and found out his right bicep is bruised, but otherwise he should be O.K. No X-Rays are needed, which is a huge win for the Phillies star. Phillies manager Rob Thomson wasn't very concerned about the hit after the game, either.

The Philadelphia Phillies face the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game on Saturday, March 8, 2025 (3/8/25) at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team is “not really over-concerned at all" about Bryce Harper after the Philadelphia slugger left Wednesday’s exhibition game against Toronto when he was hit on an arm by a pitch.

Bryce Harper told the Philadelphia Phillies he would approve of a position switch back into the outfield if the team acquires another slugger to play first base.

Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper left Wednesday's spring training matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays with an injury. Harper was hit by a pitch on his tricep during the game, and he did not return. The Phillies weren't very concerned about the injury after the game, and an update on Harper was provided Thursday.

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