Report: Bryce Harper Eyeing a Return to Right Field

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper may have the pins in his out soon, a return to the outfield could be in the cards.

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Bryce Harper saw the doctor today but did not have his pins removed. They’re shooting for next Monday. He is continuing to get treatment for his elbow and hopes to be in RF by the end of the season. But priority is DH first.

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) July 25, 2022

With the Philadelphia Phillies offense starting the second half of the season ice cold, all eyes are fixated in the impending return of Bryce Harper. Prior to a pivotal series against the Atlanta Braves, The Athletic's Matt Gelb dropped the first real Harper update since the injury took place.

According to Gelb, after seeing the doctor again, the goal is to have the pins in his hand removed next Monday with an eye on not just returning to the team, but even playing right field by season's end.

Harper had spent most of his time this year at designated hitter due to a UCL injury prior to getting shelved with a fractured hand. Ever since, the Phillies have relied on their pitching to win ballgames.

With MLB's trade deadline coming up, additions are likely to be made across the roster. Perhaps most impactful for Philadelphia would be the internal returns of Jean Segura.

Until Harper's return, all the Phillies must do stay in contention for a playoff spot.

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