Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has joined his teammates at spring training and hasn’t ruled out being back by the All-Star break following offseason Tommy John surgery.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 03: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies runs to second after hitting a double in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park oPhiladelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has joined his teammates at spring training and hasn't ruled out being back by the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery.
"Just excited to be back out here, some sunshine and some warm weather," Harper said. "Just really excited to be around the team again." Entering the fifth season of a $330 million, 13-year contract, Harper is currently taking swings with a bat but not facing pitches. "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.""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 in the league, too."
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