Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper has been nursing a hamstring issue since June 25 that has forced him to miss multiple games.
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Harper Out for 3rd Straight Game
Saturday, June 27
Mark Zuckerman of CSN Washington noted that Harper was one of four Nationals starters out against the Phillies on Saturday.
Injuries have long defined Harper’s career, as he went from 139 games played as a rookie in 2012 to 118 in 2013 to 100 last year. He’s been largely healthy in 2015 up to this point, with the results showing in his stellar performance.
He’s just 22 years old and is starting to hit his peak, but there will always be injury concerns because of his history.
The Nationals have legitimate World Series aspirations this season, but they need Harper healthy and producing during the season and in October to reach that destination.
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