Bryce Harper to serve as designated hitter amid knee soreness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 2:47 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies will serve as the designated hitter in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 11, 2026. Phillies manager Don Mattingly reported that Harper is dealing with knee soreness, which has worsened with his time in the outfield. This condition stems from a prior injury when Harper hit a ball off his knee before the All-Star break. The team plans to closely monitor his situation moving forward.
- •Harper designated hitter for August 11 game against Cardinals
- •Knee soreness worsened with playing in the outfield
- •Injury occurred before the All-Star break
- •Phillies monitoring Harper's condition closely
- •Series continues after the opener
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Phillies Announce Bryce Harper Injury News Before Cardinals Series
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