
June 20, 2025
Bryce Harper says his wrist injury is getting better but he has no timetable for a return.
After taking several swings and fielding some practice grounders Friday afternoon, Phillies superstar Bryce Harper said he's "happy" with his progress from a wrist injury that landed him on the Injured List but uncertain about his return to the lineup.
Speaking with reporters in the dugout before Friday's game between the Phillies and New York Mets, Harper said he "felt better than he thought" he would feel when taking his swings. He wore a brace on his right hand while he took 20 dry swings, followed by 20 swings off a tee.
"It felt good – like I said – as I was swinging," Harper said in this video posted by Tim Kelly from On Pattison. "So I’m happy with where I am.”
Bryce Harper did dry swings and hit off the tee for the first time today. He gave an update on his right wrist afterwards.
— On Pattison (@OnPattison) June 20, 2025
(Via @TimKellySports) pic.twitter.com/NowcPKwz4T
Harper also said he would see how his wrist responds and expects to take more swings Saturday as he looks to progress to the point where he can "ramp up."
In a video posted by WIP's Devan Kaney, Harper said he's consulted with multiple doctors on the source of his inflammation, which he's battled in the past, but hasn't "really got too many answers." More importantly, Harper also said "there's no structural issues" and that he won't need surgery.
Bryce Harper spoke with us about his wrist before tonight’s game.
— Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) June 20, 2025
He said he’s talked with multiple doctors and that there is no structural issue with his wrist.
“We haven’t really got too many answers about it.” pic.twitter.com/xwLk5yBUn6
Bryce Harper spoke with us about his wrist before tonight’s game.
— Devan Kaney (@Devan_Kaney) June 20, 2025
He said he’s talked with multiple doctors and that there is no structural issue with his wrist.
“We haven’t really got too many answers about it.” pic.twitter.com/xwLk5yBUn6
Rob Thomson said Bryce Harper is feeling good as of now. Harper threw and hit off of the tee today. They do not have a specific timeline.
— Luke Arcaini (@ArcainiLuke) June 20, 2025
When asked if Bryce would go on a rehab assignment: “no chance” pic.twitter.com/UYslTyeTnq
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