Bryce Harper recently expressed willingness to shift back to right field if the Phillies land a top first baseman at the trade deadline, per team updates.

Fantasy Impact

Harper, now a stellar first baseman, keeps his outfield option alive for a blockbuster trade. His flexibility doesn’t alter his elite fantasy status, ensuring consistent production regardless of position for managers.

Bryce Harper is expected to be back in the Phillies lineup on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Harper will have just missed one game on Thursday. He was able to avoid a scare after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday.

Bryce Harper is reportedly fine the next day after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday.

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Harper was diagnosed with bruised triceps after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He did infield work on Thursday and wasn't scheduled to play either way on Thursday.

The Phillies are calling Bryce Harper's injury a bruised right triceps.

Fantasy Impact

Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team has no immediate concerns. Harper can be considered as day-to-day.

Bryce Harper was removed from Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch.

Fantasy Impact

It's unclear exactly where he was hit, but it looks like it was somewhere in the arm or bicep area. He was immediately removed from the game in what is likely a precaution, but this is a situation worth monitoring. A more concrete update on the severity of the injury should come soon.