Phillies Injury Updates: The latest on Bryce Harper, Andrew Painter and Nick Nelson

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21 Apr 2023 21:00

Bryce Harper is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. (Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire)

The Latest Phillies Injury News

Bryce Harper (recovery from Tommy John surgery on right elbow)
Status: 10-day injured list
Harper had a live batting practice session against former first-round pick Jeff Hoffman — currently pitching for Triple-A Lehigh Valley Friday — at Citizens Bank Park Friday. He also did some diving back into first base with a brace on his right elbow. As we wrote Thursday, his return as a DH doesn’t feel far off. (Last Updated April 21) — Tim Kelly

Bryce Harper is diving back into first base. He has a brace on his right arm. pic.twitter.com/SxMPeBmNME
— Tim Kelly (@TimKellySports) April 21, 2023

Nick Nelson (left hamstring strain)
Status: 15-day injured list – Currently on rehab assignment
Nelson will pitch two innings in Clearwater on April 22. Rob Thomson said that the Phillies want to stretch the 27-year-old out beyond two innings. (Last Updated April 21) — Tim Kelly

Andrew Painter (right UCL sprain)
Status: — 60-day MiLB injured list
Painter started a program of throwing 60 feet every other day for two weeks on April 14. There is hope that the organization’s No. 1 prospect can pitch for the Phillies at some point this summer. (Last Updated April 21) — Tim Kelly

Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)
Status: 15-day injured list
Suárez will do an up-down on Saturday, April 22 and the Phillies will decide what the lefty’s next step is based on how that goes. (Last Updated April 20) — Tim Kelly

Darick Hall (right thumb sprain)
Status: 10-day injured list — Out for two months
Darick Hall underwent surgery to repair his right thumb sprain on the morning of Wednesday, April 12. Thomson said the procedure went well. The Phillies say the approximate timetable for a return is two months.
“I think it really depends on how well you do and how you feel,” Hall said on Friday, April 7. “It’s about strength. It’s my bottom hand. It’s my throwing hand, so I’ve got to feel good about it. When they test the grip, it’s gotta be pretty close to where it was to be OK.” (Last Updated April 12) – Destiny Lugardo

Griff McGarry
Status: Will start season on MiLB injured list
The Reading Fightin Phils released their 2023 Opening Day roster and it did not include prospect Griff McGarry. Matt Gelb of The Athletic says he will start the season on the injured list. He’s dealing with side tightness, according to the Inquirer’s Scott Lauber. Farm director Preston Mattingly told Lauber that the injury is “mild” and the Phillies do not expect it to linger. Of the Phillies’ top three pitching prospects, Mick Abel is the only one who will start the season healthy. (Last Updated April 4) – Destiny Lugardo

Noah Song (low back strain)
Status: 15-day injured list
The former Rule-5 pick is slated to throw a bullpen session Saturday. Once Song is ready to return, the Phillies will need to keep him on their 26-man roster or subject him to waivers. (Last Updated April 1) – Tim Kelly

Rhys Hoskins (torn ACL)
Status: 60-day injured list — Out for 7-9 months
The Phillies first baseman underwent successful surgery the morning of Thursday, March 30. The club officially announced that his recovery timeline is seven to nine months, meaning there is a very small chance that Hoskins could return to the team if the Phillies make another deep postseason run. Hoskins suffered the injury while trying to field a high chopper during a spring training game on March 23. (Last Updated March 30) – Destiny Lugardo

Rafael Marchan (right hamate fracture)
Status: 60-day injured list — Likely to be back in June
Marchan, the Phillies’ third catcher, has not played since March 7. He underwent surgery the week of March 27 to repair the hamate fracture. It was initially thought that Marchan had a bruise, but additional testing revealed a fracture. Dombrowski said that the recovery timeline for Marchan is seven to eight weeks. (Last Updated March 30) — Destiny Lugardo

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