Two-time MVP Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Tuesday night 160 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Nov. 23.
The 30-year-old slugger was expected to be out until July.
Harper visited Monday with Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed the surgery, to ensure he was medically cleared to return. After the appointment, Harper posted photos of himself in a Phillies uniform on Instagram with the caption: "Aye Pham. You ready?" He later confirmed his return when speaking to reporters ahead of Monday's series opener against the Dodgers.
Philadelphia is expected to ease him back into the field, with a return in June or July -- and perhaps at first base, a position that has been in question for the Phillies after Rhys Hoskins tore the ACL in his left knee during spring training. Over 11 major league seasons, Harper has hit .280/.390/.523 with 285 home runs and 817 RBIs. After winning his second MVP in 2021, he hit .286/.364/.514 with 18 home runs in 99 games last year. In addition to the partially torn UCL, Harper suffered a fractured thumb that sidelined him for most of July and August. He again returned ahead of schedule, helping the Phillies recover from a 19-31 start for a brilliant October run.
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