When will Bryce Harper return to Phillies' lineup? Here's what we know

The seven-time All-Star and two-time MVP is batting .318 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs this season.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, who is recovering from a fractured left thumb, is scheduled to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment Tuesday, it was announced.



Harper is expected to play with Triple-A Lehigh Valley through Saturday while they host Gwinnett for a six-game series, Lehigh said in a statement.



Harper is expected to take Sunday off and could possibly return to the Philadelphia lineup on Monday when the Phillies begin a series at Arizona.



Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper gestures toward his dugout after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Last week, Harper completed a 60-swing BP session at Citizens Bank Park. It was the first time he had swung a bat since his thumb was fractured by a pitch June 25.



The seven-time All-Star and two-time MVP is batting .318 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs this season.



The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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