PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Bryce Harper is listed as day-to-day and is expected to start on opening day after taking a 96 MPH fastball to his right ankle on Friday, reports say. Phillies’ Coach Gabe Kapler says the X-rays came back negative and he isn’t concerned about opening day, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki and The Athletic’s Meghan Montemurro.
“I don’t have concerns about him not being ready for Opening Day,” Kapler said.
X-rays on Bryce Harper’s ankle were negative. He is day to day but will not play today. Gabe Kapler said there are no concerns about him being ready by Opening Day.