Phillies’ Harper has Tommy John surgery, could return as DH mid-season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper will miss the beginning of the 2023 season after he had reconstructive proper elbow surgical procedure on Wednesday.
The operation was carried out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
Harper is predicted to return to Philadelphia’s lineup because the designated hitter by the All-Star break. He may very well be again in proper discipline by the top of the season, in accordance with the workforce.
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The 30-year-old Harper suffered a small ulnar collateral ligament tear in his elbow in April. He final performed proper discipline at Miami on April 16. He had a platelet-rich plasma injection in May and shifted to designated hitter.
Harper met Nov. 14 with ElAttrache, who decided the tear didn’t heal by itself, necessitating surgical procedure.
Even with the elbow damage, Harper led the Phillies to their first World Series since 2009, the place they misplaced in six video games to Houston. He hit .349 with six homers and 13 RBIs in 17 postseason video games.
In late June, Harper suffered a damaged thumb when he was hit by a pitch and was sidelined for 2 months. The two-time NL MVP nonetheless hit .286 with 18 homers and 65 RBIs for the season.
Harper left Washington and signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in 2019. A seven-time All-Star, Harper has 285 profession house runs.
With Harper out, the Phillies may use Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber at designated hitter. J.T. Realmuto additionally may function the DH when he wants a break from his catching duties.
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