Outfielder and future first baseman Bryce Harper has reportedly been cleared to return to the Philadelphia Phillies a mere 159 days after he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
Only 159 days after Tommy John surgery, two-time MVP Bryce Harper has been cleared to play by the Philadelphia Phillies, sources tell ESPN. A remarkable recovery, shattering expectations he’d return in July. He's expected to be in the lineup starting at designated hitter Tuesday.The Phillies told the media on Sunday that Harper would be examined by Dr. Neil ElAttrache on Monday morning, and if cleared would likely be in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The speed of Harper's return is unprecedented. Tommy John surgery, which is vastly more common for pitchers, involves the reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. It typically takes pitchers around a year to fully recover to the point where they can throw again in a big league game. The recovery time is shorter for non-pitchers , which is why the Phillies originally estimated he'd be back around the All-Star break.
Harper will be used as the designated hitter for now, but he's been working out at first base since the middle of April. When he's cleared to start throwing regularly again, it's likely he'll be used there. First base involves a lot less throwing than right field , and with Rhys Hoskins lost for the year with a knee injury, the position is open.
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