Philadelphia's outfielder might not play right field again until late July as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow.
In the three-game series against the Padres, the reigning National League Most Valuable Player said he was hoping to return. He didn't play in Tuesday's loss. The series ends Thursday afternoon.
A small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his throwing elbow forced him into the role of designated hitter and he had an injection on Sunday. He hasn't played right field since April 16 and will remain as a designated hitter whenever he returns.
The doctors said thatHarper should not throw for at least six weeks, according to the manager.
I think he has some clarification. I think it put him at peace, knowing that he has to wait. He will focus on hitting. When it comes closer to actually trying something out, the player is concerned.
The 29-year-old star is batting.305 with nine home runs, 14 doubles, 27 RBIs and a.634 slugging percentage. If the National League hadn't adopted the designated hitter this season, he would have been on the injured list. There was a chance that he would have been on the roster as a pinch hitter.
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