Report: Phillies' Bryce Harper Expected To Need Surgery For Fractured Left Thumb

By CBS3 Staff, CBS Philadelphia

June 28, 2022

Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is reportedly expected to undergo surgery on his fractured left thumb suffered in San Diego over the weekend. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harper will need surgery to repair his fractured thumb.

The Inquirer reported the surgery will put Harper out beyond the best-case scenario of four to six weeks, but Harper is hopeful he can return before the end of the season.

Harper was hit by a fastball from San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell in the Phillies’ 4-2 win Saturday. Harper saw the pitch coming toward his face and quickly turned his head and raised his left hand to protect himself. After the game, Harper, while wearing a splint on his thumb, said he wishes he hadn’t.

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