The **Philadelphia Phillies** will host the **Toronto Blue Jays** in a spring training matchup on **Saturday, March 8, 2025**, at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida. This game comes just a day after Phillies star **Bryce Harper** makes his return to the lineup following a scare earlier in the week.
Harper, who was hit on the arm by a 92 mph pitch from Blue Jays left-hander **Richard Lovelady** on Wednesday, is set to bat second and play first base against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The two-time National League MVP, currently hitless in two at-bats this spring, sat out Thursday as a precaution but is cleared to resume play.
Phillies manager **Rob Thomson** confirmed Harper’s arm bruise was minor, and the slugger is eager to find his rhythm in Grapefruit League action. Fans in Clearwater will get their first look at Harper’s return as the Phillies continue their spring preparations.
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