Phillies' Bryce Harper out with fractured thumb
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) is expected to miss an extended period of time.
What It Means:
Harper suffered a fractured thumb after being struck by a pitch in Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. He is expected to miss an extended period of time. Matt Vierling will enter the lineup in right field on Sunday in his place and bat ninth versus right-hander Yu Darvish and the Padres.
In 275 plate appearances this season, Harper has a .318 batting average with a .985 OPS, 15 home runs, 49 runs, 48 RBI and 9 stolen bases.
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