Feb 26, 2025, 04:54 PM ET
Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper exited Wednesday’s spring training game after getting hit by a pitch on his right arm.
Harper was drilled by a 92-mph sinker from Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Richard Lovelady in the top of the sixth inning in what was likely his final at-bat of the game. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout and the HBP.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters that the team’s initial diagnosis was a bruised right triceps.
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Harper, 32, was hit close to his right elbow, which was surgically repaired in 2022. Thomson said, however, that Harper would not undergo X-rays and that the Phillies would know more about his condition Thursday.
Harper immediately left the game and was replaced by pinch runner Matt Kroon. Josh Breaux replaced Harper at first base.
The two-time National League MVP slugged 30 home runs in 2024 and has 336 for his career.
Field Level Media contributed to this report.
