Phillies

Surprise! – Phillies Put Bryce Harper on the Injured List

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: May 25th, 2021 · 3:47 PM EDT

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We were told that nothing was wrong with Bryce Harper, but alas:

Phillies have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/b8hzqH90VX

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 25, 2021

Joe Girardi said Harper was good. No issues!

This has not been a good year for Phillies injury and roster management. J.T. Realmuto, Didi Gregorius, and now this.

Writes Mike McGarry at the Press of Atlantic City:

Harper left a May 15 game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a sore shoulder. Since then, his numbers are alarming. He is 2 for his last 25 with 13 strikeouts.

Girardi said often that he did not think Harper’s shoulder was bothering him. There was no talk of a problem with Harper’s left forearm.

Harper heads to the injured list as what is shaping up to be a critical point in the Phillies season.

The Phils are 23-25 and 3-7 in their last ten games. +125 underdog in Florida tonight.

Edit:

Girardi said he withheld information and did not tell the truth to reporters asking about Harper's health over the last few days because he believed it was a competitive advantage.

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) May 25, 2021

Ok..