Bryce Harper Fantasy Stats

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said he felt "uncomfortable" by recent comments made by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, when Dombrowski wondered aloud about whether Harper could return to an elite level in 2026. "I have given my all to Philly from the start," Harper said. "Now there is trade talk? I made every effort to avoid this. It's all I heard in D.C. (with the Nationals). I hated it. It makes me feel uncomfortable." Harper added that he was "hurt" by Dombrowski's original comments. Dombrowski said it "couldn't be further from the truth" that the Phillies are considering trading Harper this offseason, and that "we love him." The 33-year-old former MVP is signed through the 2031 season, but he posted an .844 OPS in 2025, his lowest mark since 2016. Still, Harper was a productive hitter for the Phils, hitting 27 homers in 132 regular-season games. Harper has a full no-trade clause in his contract, but he didn't negotiate an opt-out clause into his 13-year, $330 million deal.

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made it clear on Friday that he has no plans to trade first baseman Bryce Harper this offseason. "Bryce Harper's not getting traded," Dombrowski told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. "He's a great player. He's a future Hall of Famer. He's a cornerstone of our franchise, and we look to have him be with us a long, long time." Next season will be Harper's eighth with the Phillies since the former Washington National signed a then-record 13-year, $330 million deal in free agency before the 2019 campaign. Although a World Series title has eluded the Phillies during the Harper era, they won the pennant in 2022 and have earned four straight playoff berths. Harper was not at his best in 2025, the Phillies' second consecutive NL East-winning season, but the two-time MVP was still solidly above average. He slashed .261/.357/.487 with 27 homers, 75 RBI, 72 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases over 132 games and 580 plate appearances.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (illness) is starting at first base and is batting third in his return to the lineup on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Janson Junk. Harper will be back in action after missing the last two games with an illness. Fantasy managers setting DFS lineups should feel comfortable including Harper in their lineups against a right-handed pitcher. The 32-year-old former MVP has hit .236 (17-for-72) with five home runs, three doubles, 12 RBI, and 10 runs in 19 games. Harper sports a .263/.358/.495 slash line on the season with an .853 OPS, 27 home runs, 75 RBI, 72 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 487 at-bats. The Phillies will be hoping he can finish the 2025 regular off on a high note as the Phils head into the postseason in October. Harper has never faced Junk.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (illness) remains out of the starting nine for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Otto Kemp is starting at first base and will hit fifth against Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers. Harper will miss his second straight game while being under the weather, but he could return as early as Thursday's series finale against Miami. With a playoff spot already locked up, the Phillies won't rush Harper back in the final week of the regular season, and he should have even more time to rest up with the Phillies looking good for a first-round bye in the postseason. Kemp is in his first year in the big leagues and has primarily been a backup corner infielder for the Phils. He comes into Wednesday's contest hitting .236/.299/.403 with seven homers, 26 RBI, and 24 runs in 59 games.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Harper will take a seat for the first time since July 2 due what appears to be a minor illness. The Phillies are already heading to the playoffs, so Harper playing during the final week of the regular season isn't too important. Fantasy managers should consider Harper as day-to-day and check back on Wednesday for another update. Otto Kemp will cover first base and bat ninth versus right-hander Edward Cabrera on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper smashed his 27th homer of the year on Monday night against the Dodgers, and the Phillies clinched the NL East with their 6-5, extra-inning win in Los Angeles. Harper went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, and his eighth-inning homer gave the Phillies the lead at that point in the game, before the Dodgers rallied to tie the game. Harper is hitting .320 with three homers and a .486 wOBA over his last seven games, and the veteran looks to be ramping up for more postseason heroics as the Phillies look to make a run deep into October. Harper is a strong DFS consideration while he's hitting the ball so well and makes a strong start in all formats over the final week of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had a mammoth Wednesday afternoon at the plate in a 13-0 trouncing of the San Francisco Giants. Harper collected a career-high four extra-base hits, including a solo homer off Giants starter Justin Verlander, in a 4-for-6 performance. He finished with three doubles and crossed home plate three times. The HR was the 10th of the year and the first since June 3 for Harper, who missed most of last month with an injury to his right wrist. He went 4-for-24 with all singles and no RBI in his first seven games back from the injured list, making Wednesday's showing a much-needed return to form. The 32-year-old is now hitting .259/.370/.449 with 35 RBI, 36 runs, and eight stolen bases in 289 plate appearances.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and catcher J.T. Realmuto are both on the bench for Game 2 of the team's doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting San Diego Padres. Rookie Otto Kemp will start at first base and bat sixth, while Rafael Marchan will do the catching and hit eighth against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. Harper made his return from the injured list from right-wrist inflammation for the series-opening win on Monday against SD and went 0-for-2 with a walk. He went 1-for-4 with two walks in a 6-4 loss in Game 1 on Wednesday. The Phillies won't overwhelm the two-time MVP right after his return, but he should be back for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Realmuto went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in the Game 1 loss. Realmuto came into the day with just five hits in his last 27 at-bats in seven games since June 22.

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated third baseman Buddy Kennedy for assignment in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com's Paul Casella. Harper is back at first base and is hitting third for Monday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Matt Waldron. The 32-year-old two-time MVP will skip a minor-league rehab assignment despite missing over three weeks with inflammation in his right wrist. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their starting lineups immediately against a pitcher who he has a solo home run against in five career at-bats. Harper will be returning to a .258/.368/.446 slash line with an .814 OPS, nine home runs, 34 RBI, 32 runs scored and eight stolen bases in his 213 at-bats.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) was able to face live pitching during the weekend during their road series against the Atlanta Braves. According to Bill Trocchi of the Associated Press, Harper faced live pitching at Truist Park. This is a significant step for Harper as he is nearing his return from the 10-day injured list. The 32-year-old hit the IL with wrist inflammation on June 7. However, seeing him already begin to face live pitching suggests he could be on the verge of his return. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be eligible to return early in the week. Before his injury, Harper was swinging a hot bat, holding a .327/.400/.519 line with four doubles and two home runs over his last 14 games. While he remains out, fantasy managers should expect Otto Kemp and Alec Bohm to see most of the time at first base.