LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (3) celebrates during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2022 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Roth PHILADELPHIA - Bryce Harper sat out a third straight game as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and the Phillies slugger may not play right field again until late July.The reigning NL MVP, Harper said he was hopeful of returning at some point in the Philadelphia's three-game series against the Padres.
He did not play in Tuesday's 3-0 loss. The Phillies and Padres wrap the series Thursday afternoon.Harper had the injection Sunday because of a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing elbow that's forced him into the role of designated hitter.
He hasn't played right field since April 16 and will remain as DH whenever he returns.Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Wednesday that doctors said Harper should not throw for at least six weeks."I think he has some real clarification.
I think it kind of put him at peace, actually," Girardi said. "I think knowing that he has to wait, there's not much he can do until six weeks anyway.