Rob Thomson gives clear update on Bryce Harper’s health after Phillies win over Marlins

Rob Thomson enjoyed another home win for the Philadelphia Phillies in what turned out to be a relatively easy game against the Miami Marlins. Two Phillies players homered in the game, including Bryce Harper, who appears to be fully healthy according to the manager’s postgame comments.

Tim Kelly of On Pattison reported that Harper had a few uncomfortable moments at the plate during the game. However, Thomson clarified there is no concern with Harper’s health. In fact, the manager emphasized that Harper is finally finding his rhythm at the plate.

Harper was one of the Phillies’ most productive hitters in the win over Miami, contributing a home run, two RBIs, and a hit while raising his batting average to .264 — currently the third-best on the team behind Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos.

Harper second on the team in home runs

Despite some outside criticism, Bryce Harper is off to a strong start. Through just 20 games, he ranks second among Phillies hitters with five home runs — trailing only Kyle Schwarber, who currently leads the team with seven. The area where Harper is still working to improve is his batting average.

So far this season, Harper is hitting .264 — the sixth-highest average in the Phillies lineup. He’s had 72 at-bats and already recorded 11 RBIs, making him one of only three players on the team to reach double digits in that category.

Strong 2025 projection for Harper

If he stays healthy, Harper is projected to play a full 162-game season in 2025. ESPN currently projects him for 583 at-bats and 41 home runs — a power output he hasn’t reached since 2015. For context, he finished the 2024 MLB season with 30 home runs in 145 games.