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.
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Surprise! – Phillies Put Bryce Harper on the Injured List
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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:
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..
Kevin has been writing about Philadelphia sports since 2009. He spent seven years in the CBS 3 sports department and started with the Union during the team's 2010 inaugural season. He went to the academic powerhouses of Boyertown High School and West Virginia University. email - k.kinkead@sportradar.com