Phillies’ Harper says he could return by the All-Star break
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has joined his teammates at spring coaching and hasn’t dominated out being again by the All-Star break following Tommy John surgical procedure.
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“Things can change either way,” the two-time National League MVP Harper stated Thursday. “I may very well be after, I may very well be earlier than. But as of proper now that’s the date we type of solidified. We’re not going to hurry. We’re going to be good about it.”
Dressed in purple Phillies shorts with pinstripes and a white exercise shirt, Harper sat on prime of a picnic desk exterior the clubhouse.
“Just excited to be back out here, some sunshine and some warm weather,” Harper said. “Just really excited to be around the team again.”
Harper was damage in April and final performed proper area on April 16 in Miami. He had surgical procedure in November.
“Once I was done with surgery I took the time off that I needed to let it heal,” Harper said. “It’s still healing right now, still evolving. Just trying to see how I feel each day and go from there.”
Entering the fifth season of a $330 million, 13-year contract, Harper is presently taking swings with a bat however not going through pitches.
“I’ve never dealt with anything like an elbow, so definitely it’s different waters for me,” Harper said. “Just trying to take it day by day.”
Harper had a platelet-rich plasma injection on his elbow in May and have become a full-time designated hitter to complete the season, serving to lead the Phillies to their first World Series since 2009. They misplaced to Houston in six video games.
“We’re thankful for the DH, again,” Harper said with a smile. “I was so against it, right? But I’m all about it, and I love during it, too.”
Harper will DH when he returns, It is predicted to be some time earlier than he begins a throwing program.
“Of course, I want to play the outfield,” Harper said “I want to get back out there and be in front of the fans in right field doing my stuff and hearing it from all the teams (fans) in the league, too.”
Harper missed two months final season after breaking a thumb when he was hit by a pitch in late June. The 30-year outdated hit .286 with 18 homers and 65 RBIs in 99 video games.
Harper batted .349 with six residence runs and 13 RBIs in 17 postseason video games. His two-run homer with two outs within the eighth inning captured the pennant for the Phillies in a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had an energetic offseason, including shortstop Trea Turner, infielder Josh Harrison, and pitchers Taijuan Walker, Gregory Soto, Craig Kimbrel and Matt Strahm.
Turner signed a $300 million, 11-year deal after hitting .298 with 21 homers 100 RBIs, 101 runs and 27 stolen bases final yr with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“The people of Philadelphia are going to love this guy just because of the way he plays,” Harper stated.
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