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Sat Mar 2312:05Bryce Harper Back In The Lineup Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees, playing first base and batting third in the lineup. After getting seven at-bats on the back fields in camp on Friday, Harper is ready to return to spring action this weekend after dealing with a minor back injury. The 31-year-old former MVP has gone only 5-for-22 with three runs scored in Grapefruit League games this spring, but the only thing that really matters is that he'll be ready for Opening Day next Thursday. Moving to first base full time in 2024, Harper is ranked at RotoBaller as the No. 1 fantasy first baseman, behind only the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman.
Source: Philadelphia PhilliesRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 2215:28Bryce Harper Hopes To Play In Grapefruit League Game Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) got seven at-bats on a back field in camp on Friday, hitting an opposite-field home run while also beating out an infield single. Harper was happy to see some velocity and is hoping to play first base on Saturday in a Grapefruit League game versus the New York Yankees. The 31-year-old former MVP has been out of action for the last week in spring training due to some back stiffness, but he looks to be healthy now and should be ready to go for Opening Day on March 28. Now a full-time first baseman for the Phillies, Harper is ranked as the No. 2 fantasy first baseman at RotoBaller after slashing .293/.401/.499 with a .900 OPS, 21 home runs, 72 RBI and 11 stolen bases in just 126 games in 2023 in his fifth season with the Phillies.
Source: The Athletic - Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2121:37Bryce Harper Could Return Friday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) was hitting and fielding again on Thursday. While Harper has not played in a Grapefruit League game since March 14 because of soreness in his lower back, Thursday represented his third consecutive day of baseball activities. The 31-year-old slugger is scheduled to get at-bats at Carpenter Complex on Friday and Saturday, so he appears to be on track for Philly's Opening Day matchup versus the Atlanta Braves on March 28. There's been concern about Harper because he's had back issues in the past, although he's never been placed on the injured list because of them. This situation remains worth monitoring, but fantasy managers don't need to adjust Harper's 17 NFBC ADP at this juncture. Through 26 plate appearances this spring, the two-time National League MVP is slashing only .227/.346/.273 with one double and three runs scored but has stolen two bases in just nine games.
Source: Todd Zolecki - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 2000:16Bryce Harper Remains Out Of Lineup Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) was held out of the lineup for the fifth consecutive day in Tuesday's 0-0 Grapefruit League tie with the Tigers. The 31-year-old has been dealing with back stiffness. However, manager Rob Thompson said, "He took ground balls today and swung the bat. He's feeling better." It does not sound like a serious injury, and the Phillies may simply be playing it safe with one of their top players. Fortunately, at this time, it seems like the organization is not worried about his health heading into Opening Day.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 1717:41Bryce Harper Dealing With Minor Injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (back) has been out of the lineup since Thursday, which has raised some concerns about his health. On Sunday, Phillies manager Rob Thompson confirmed that Harper is dealing with minor back stiffness. The lefty slugger has been out since Thursday and will remain out until at least Tuesday. It's worth noting that the organization is not concerned about this being a long term issue. Thompson says that Harper should be back in the lineup by the end of the week. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about Harper's health heading into Opening Day.
Source: Todd ZoleckiRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 500:10Bryce Harper, Phillies Contract Extension Currently Nebulous
Both Philadelphia Phillies management and first baseman Bryce Harper have expressed interest in an extension that would keep Harper on the team through the end of his career. However, managing partner John Middleton said on Monday, "We need to get something done, but when we get it done and how it gets done, it's not clear to me." The team agreed to a three-year, $126 million extension with starting pitcher Zack Wheeler on Monday, and Harper currently has eight years remaining on a 13-year, $330 million contract. The 31-year-old had another strong season in 2023, slashing .293/.401/.499 with 21 home runs, 84 runs scored, 74 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 546 plate appearances.
Source: Todd Zolecki - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2712:08Bryce Harper To Make Spring Debut Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that first baseman Bryce Harper and catcher J.T. Realmuto are expected to make their Grapefruit League debuts on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Harper and Realmuto are just getting a few days in camp to ramp up. Harper is making the full-time transition from the outfield to first base in 2024, but it's unclear if he'll be eased in as the designated hitter early in spring games. The 31-year-old former MVP got a late start to last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery in 2022 but finished with a strong .293/.401/.499 slash line with a .900 OPS, 21 home runs, 72 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 126 games. Harper is no longer eligible in the outfield for fantasy managers, but with him ready to go to start the 2024 season, he should be viewed as a top-five fantasy first baseman in 2024.
Source: MLB.com - Todd ZoleckiRotoBaller.com
Wed Dec 6 202316:07Bryce Harper Hoping To Discuss Another Long-Term Deal
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is hoping to discuss a contract extension with the club to stay with the team for the rest of his career. It was reported earlier this offseason that the Phillies also want to keep Harper around for the rest of his career, and we could have resolution on something before the start of the 2024 season. The 31-year-old superstar signed a 13-year deal with the Phils in 2019, but apparently both sides are interested in extending that out even further. Harper had Tommy John surgery last offseason and got a late start in 2023 as a result, but it didn't slow the seven-time All-Star down, as he hit .293/.401/.499 with a .900 OPS, 21 home runs, 72 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 126 regular-season games in 2023 in his fifth year with the team. He will be the team's primary first baseman moving forward.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott LauberRotoBaller.com
Mon Nov 20 202323:38Phillies Want To Keep Bryce Harper For Life
The Philadelphia Phillies want to keep first baseman Bryce Harper for the rest of his career, making sure he never plays for another team again. Harper's 13-year, $330 million contract won't expire until after the 2031 season, but the two sides are expected to discuss a potential extension that would pay him more than his current $26 million per year. The two-time MVP got a late start to 2023 while recovering from right-elbow surgery, but he was great all year when he eventually returned, slashing .293/.401/.499 with a .900 OPS with 21 home runs, 72 RBI, 29 doubles, a triple, 11 stolen bases and 84 runs scored in 126 games. Harper is going to be a full-time first baseman moving forward in Philadelphia and he should put up even better counting stats over a full season in 2024 if he can stay on the field.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202318:32Bryce Harper Sticking At First Base Moving Forward
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke to Bryce Harper, and the plan moving forward is for Harper to play only first base. Harper had Tommy John surgery in November of 2022 and returned to first base in 2023, with the belief that he would eventually return to the outfield later in the year. That never happened, and now the 31-year-old two-time MVP will stick at the cold corner, which will more than likely force Rhys Hoskins (knee) out of the picture in Philadelphia. Harper took to first base nicely and committed only one error in 36 regular season games. The seven-time All-Star will only have first-base eligibility in fantasy leagues moving forward after slashing a strong .293/.401/.499 with a .900 OPS, 21 home runs, 29 doubles, a triple, 72 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 84 runs scored in 126 regular-season games in his fifth year in Philly in 2023.
Source: MLB.com - Ian BrowneRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 24 202319:35Bryce Harper In The Three-Hole For Game 7
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper will remain in the three-spot in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 7 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Phillies' manager Rob Thompson has basically stuck with the same lineup throughout the postseason. It has been working so far, but we'll see if it continues to work on Tuesday. Harper will bat third and cover right field versus right-hander Brandon Pfaadt for Tuesday's Game 7.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 17 202313:16Bryce Harper Homers On His Birthday In Game 1 Win
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Bryce Harper had a pretty fun birthday (he turned 31) on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in a 5-3 win. Harper joined Willie Aikens, Evan Longoria and Kolten Wong as the only players to homer on their birthdays in the playoffs. Harper has now gone deep four times this postseason and is slashing a red-hot .409/.567/.955 in 30 plate appearances with seven RBI, nine runs scored and eight walks. Dating back to 2022, the Phillies are now 9-0 when Harper hits a home run in a playoff game. "This guy, he's looking for the moment," teammate Kyle Schwarber said. "He wants it. He's doing such an unbelievable job for us."
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComoRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 11 202318:09Bryce Harper Slugs Ninth-Inning, Game-Tying Homer Monday Afternoon
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper clubbed a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to force extra innings against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader. Unfortunately, the Braves scored a pair of 10th-inning runs in an eventual 10-8 triumph over their National League East rivals. Harper added a single, two walks, and an additional two runs scored on the afternoon. The two-time NL MVP is now up to a .296 average with 16 home runs, 71 runs, 60 RBI, nine stolen bases, and an .880 OPS across 109 games after a late start to the season due to Tommy John surgery. Harper is hitting third as the Phillies' designated hitter in the nightcap of Monday's twin bill.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 30 202321:13Bryce Harper Blasts 300th Career Home Run
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper achieved a significant accolade during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The left-handed slugger blasted his 300th career home run off left-hander Matt Moore. Harper becomes the 158th player to reach 300 home runs and the 28th to do it before or during his age-30 season. The superstar outfielder now has 15 home runs in only 99 games this season. His impressive play has been a big reason why the Phillies are sitting at the top of the National League Wild Card right now.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 23 202321:09Bryce Harper Cracks A Home Run And Collects Three RBI Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper was 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run and three RBI, losing 8-6 to the Giants in extra innings on Wednesday. Harper is getting his power stroke back as he has slugged seven homers in August while recovering from shoulder surgery. In the last seven Phillies contests, the 30-year-old has smacked five home runs, logged 12 hits and nine RBI while striking out only twice in 26 trips to the batters box.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 17 202312:22Bryce Harper Goes Off Wednesday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper blew up at the plate in the team's 9-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk. Games like this have been very rare for Harper in 2023, and it's actually his first multi-homer game of the season. The 30-year-old has managed to hit for average this year (.291), but the power has been seriously lacking -- he's now up to only nine long balls on the year after hitting two on Wednesday night. The former MVP could be ready to finish with a bang in 2023, though, as he's hitting .302 (16-for-53) with four homers, six doubles, nine RBI and 10 runs scored in 14 starts so far in August.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 11 202317:06Bryce Harper Not Playing Against Twins
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper (back) is out of the starting lineup on Friday with the team facing the visiting Minnesota Twins. Alec Bohm will play first base and bat second, while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner and hits eighth against Twins left-hander Dallas Keuchel. Back spasms knocked Harper out of Thursday's game early against the Washington Nationals, and he'll take a seat for the series opener against Minnesota. It's unclear if this is an injured-list situation for the 30-year-old former MVP just yet, so consider him day-to-day for now. Harper got a late start to the season after recovering from right-elbow surgery. He's hitting a strong .293 (91-for-311), but perhaps his elbow is the reason why his power is down this year (just seven homers).
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202322:44Bryce Harper Leaves Early With Back Spasm
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/outfielder Bryce Harper (back) left Thursday's win over the Washington Nationals early due to a mid-back spasm. Harper is undergoing further evaluation and should be considered day-to-day for now. Before departing the contest prematurely, Harper went 0-for-1 with a walk before being replaced at first base by Alec Bohm. Even if Harper is fine and doesn't go on the injured list, there's a good bet he won't be in Philly's lineup on Friday for the start of a series against the visiting Minnesota Twins. The 30-year-old former MVP came into Thursday's game hitting a strong .294 (91-for-310) with a great .380 on-base percentage, but his power has been down with only seven home runs and 38 RBI in 82 games after returning from surgery on his right elbow in the offseason.
Source: MLB.com - Todd ZoleckiRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 6 202310:47Bryce Harper Slugs Sixth Homer In Win
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Kansas City Royals. The 30-year-old started off his big night with a first-inning single before hitting a third-inning double. Harper then smacked a fifth-inning two-run bomb to help Philly close the gap on the scoreboard. The two-time NL MVP is providing plenty of average while batting .296, but fantasy managers are hoping Saturday's long ball sparks a power surge for Harper. He holds just six big flies and 34 RBI, but Harper does show 19 doubles through 294 at-bats this season.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 21 202315:59Bryce Harper Playing First Base Friday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) is playing first base for the first time in his career on Friday while hitting cleanup against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. The Phillies teased late last week that Harper could be making his debut at the cold corner soon, and that day has finally come. Due to surgery on his right elbow in the offseason, the 30-year-old left-handed slugger has only served as the team's DH to this point. It remains to be seen if Harper will make enough starts at first to gain eligibility there in fantasy, but it's a good sign that his elbow is healing properly. For now, his fantasy managers just want to see more power, as he's hit just four homers in 234 at-bats in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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