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If Bryce Harper says he’s OK, should we take his word for it?

Related Topics: Bryce Harper, Zack Wheeler

We’ve all done it. It’s much more convenient to lie when somebody asks if you are OK.

The stakes are a little bit higher, however, when you’re a superstar like Bryce Harper. Playing through pain is part of being an athlete, but health is also wealth. At $330 million, we can all acknowledge that Harper is a bargain, but the seven remaining years left on the deal could be very uncomfortable if he is continually battling injuries.

Uncomfortable is a great word to describe how Harper has looked since the start of the second half. Once a 2024 NL MVP candidate, Harper struggled like he never had before.