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Bryce Harper (forearm) could return to lineup Friday
Phillies manager Joe Girardi said OF Bryce Harper could “be back Friday” after being scratched Wednesday with forearm soreness as reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Alex Coffey.
Fantasy Impact: Girardi said Harper’s soreness “was more muscular than anything else” and expects “with a good day of treatment [Thursday] he’ll be back Friday.” The Phillies do not believe the soreness is related to the PRP injection Harper recently received for his UCL injury. Monitor his status before Friday’s game but it appears for now Harper is expected to return then.
– Luke Monaldo
Grayson Rodriguez exits Triple-A start early Wednesday
Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez left his Wednesday night start for Triple-A Norfolk after 5 2/3 innings pitched with right lat discomfort. He was met on the mound by the Tides manager and head athletic trainer and headed to the dugout after a short discussion. (Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez was cruising before leaving the game, only allowing two hits while striking out four. He left with right lat discomfort and the Orioles should update if further testing will be required.
– Jesse Garcia
Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) tosses bullpen session Wednesday
Clayton Kershaw pitched a 30-35 pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there are discussions about Kershaw pitching a rehab assignment this weekend. It isn’t clear if he’ll only need one rehab start or multiple starts. If all goes well in his first rehab start, he could be back with the Dodgers by next week. Kershaw made his last start on May 7.
– Ari Koslow
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