Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper will now become the designated hitter for the foreseeable future as he has a partial ulnar collateral ligament tear. Initial word for the injury was a “flexor strain,” which has often become code for “the team fears UCL damage but doesn’t want to rile up the fan base.” Unfortunately, the partial UCL tear in his throwing elbow has now been confirmed. However, Harper is normally a right fielder, and the Phillies can take advantage of the new permanent DH rule in the National League which will allow Harper to continue to play. Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper celebrates his solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 12, 2022. Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Miami.

Source: Fox News May 14, 2022 02:38 UTC