Bryce Harper Injury Update, Tonight’s Lineup vs the Marlins

The Philadelphia Phillies are an absolute mess. After a week of speculation on the health of Bryce Harper, it has finally been announced today that he will be heading to the injured list with a left forearm contusion.

The news comes after Joe Girardi has told the media over and over again that there were no injury concerns with Harper. In fact, as of last night, the plan was to have Bryce Harper play today.

Update:

Girardi said he withheld information and did not tell the truth to reporters asking about Harper's health over the last few days because he believed it was a competitive advantage.

— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) May 25, 2021

You really fooled the competition with this one, Joe. Over his last seven games that he actually played, Harper is 2-for-25 with 13 strikeouts and one walk. Everyone in the city of Philadelphia knew there was a health issue. Bryce Harper hasn’t been himself for weeks and now we know why.

With Bryce Harper finally heading to the injured list, Roman Quinn has been reinstated from the injury list.

Phillies have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/b8hzqH90VX

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 25, 2021

Phillies Lineup Tonight:

Night #2 in MIA. #RingTheBell

📺: @NBCSPhilly
📻: @SportsRadioWIP
📱: https://t.co/HhDxScbmEV // https://t.co/vgbMhIMsON pic.twitter.com/326z5lfAl5

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 25, 2021

At least Girardi has Nick Maton and Brad Miller in the starting lineup. What a mess.

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