Bryce Harper pulled on a plain white T-shirt, fastened the Velcro straps on a protective brace, and tested his injured right wrist with 40 swings, including 20 off a tee, in the Phillies’ indoor batting cage.

Bryce Harper had a positive outlook on his wrist injury​, even if he isn't exactly sure when he'll be back in the Phillies lineup.

PHILADELPHIA − Bryce Harper passed the first test in his recovery from a wrist injury that has sidelined the Phillies star since June 6. But Harper's reaction when he was asked June 20 if he feels like he's close to returning made it seem like that's all it was − a first step in a long process.