Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was held out of Wednesday's spring lineup because of a sore thumb. Harper said he hurt his thumb pretty bad after getting jammed Tuesday, but he feels better Wednesday.
He won't hit Wednesday, but he hopes to be back in the spring lineup by Thursday or Friday. Harper said he isn't concerned about the thumb injury lingering into the season. He will just play through the soreness, if needed. Harper is batting .459 (28 for 61) with one triple, three homers, five doubles, 13 RBI and four stolen bases in 22 spring games.