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Why Are Philadelphia Phillies Benching Harper on Tuesday Against Mets?

The Philadelphia Phillies decided to bench Bryce Harper on Tuesday against the New York Mets following a day off on Monday.
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Why Are Philadelphia Phillies Benching Harper on Tuesday Against Mets?
Why Are Philadelphia Phillies Benching Harper on Tuesday Against Mets?

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The Philadelphia Phillies were without Bryce Harper on Tuesday night against the New York Mets. This came after an off day on Monday, Memorial Day, in which the team did not take the field. 

his absence prompted many to think he could have suffered an injury or suffered a setback. However, Phillies manager Rob Thomson put any fears to ret pregame against the Mets. 

According to Thomson, Harper was just getting a day off and some rest.

It was a scheduled off day as Harper has played everyday since May 2, his return, and this allowed him to get two days of consecutive rest. 

Harper sitting was nothing but normal and should not be taken as if he were injured or sick. 

Philadelphia is prioritizing Harper's health and this off day will allow them to do just that.

Harper is slashing .306/.406./482.

Philadelphia will face the Mets once again on Wednesday.

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KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl.  During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated.  Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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