Phillies star Harper hit by pitch, exits with bruised foot

New Phillies star Bryce Harper sustained a bruised right foot when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game Friday.

Associated Press

March 15, 2019

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper high-fives teammates after being taken out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Clearwater, Fla. (Chris O'Meara/AP Photo)

Updated: 4:34 p.m.

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New Phillies star Bryce Harper sustained a bruised right foot when he was hit by a pitch during a spring training game Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team doesn’t have any major concerns about the injury.

Harper was going to have precautionary X-rays, Kapler said.

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The slugging outfielder went down to the dirt after being struck by a 96 mph fastball from Toronto rookie Trent Thornton.

Harper stayed on the ground for a few moments, was checked by a trainer and limped toward the dugout in the sixth inning. He then exited the game and hobbled toward the clubhouse.

After Philadelphia’s 3-2 win, Kapler said the team wasn’t overly worried about Harper’s condition.

Recently signed to a record $330 million, 13-year contract, Harper was playing his fourth exhibition. He is 0 for 5 in 10 plate appearances.

Harper had hoped to play three straight games starting Friday.

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