Injury Update: Bryce Harper could return to the Phillies’ lineup as early as Tuesday night in Los Angeles

Drew Smith
April 30, 2023
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The return of Bryce Harper could happen as soon as Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Bryce Harper is scheduled to meet with doctors tomorrow morning and if he’s cleared to play, he could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

Bryce Harper could return as early as Tuesday night in Los Angeles

News: Bryce Harper is seeing the doctor Monday morning. If he's cleared, he is expected to return to the Phillies' lineup Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium — 160 days after Tommy John surgery.

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— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) April 30, 2023

Harper had Tommy John surgery on November 23rd. If he’s cleared by doctors tomorrow morning and returns to the Phillies’ lineup as the designated hitter on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, that means he would have only needed 160 days to recover from Tommy John surgery, which is absolutely incredible since the normal recovery time is usually 6-8 MONTHS.

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“He’s absolutely amazing. He’s a great athlete. He works hard. He’s focused. He wants to get back. I mean, it’s amazing what he’s accomplished. We have that next step (with the doctor to clear him). But the progress he’s made is phenomenal.” – Dave Dombrowski

“He’s pretty geeked up about getting out there and playing…He’s itching.” – Rob Thomson

The Phillies will look to sweep the Houston Astros at 7:00PM with Bailey Falter on the mound against Jose Urquidy.

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