APRIL 30, 2023•MLB.COM
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Bryce Harper could return during Dodgers seriesThe long-awaited moment, even with a record quick healing time, may have arrived as Harper could play as soon as Tuesday.
APRIL 30, 2023•INQUIRER.COM
Bryce Harper - Could return TuesdayHarper (elbow) will see a doctor Monday morning and expects to return to the Phillies' lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers if he's cleared, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
ImpactHarper underwent Tommy John surgery last November and was initially targeting a return around the All-Star break, but if he's cleared to suit up Tuesday, he'd beat that projection by over two months. The 30-year-old would serve exclusively as a designated hitter upon his return, but his clearance would provide a significant boost to the Phillies' lineup. He hit .286 with 18 home runs, 65 RBI, 63 runs and 11 stolen bases over 99 games last year.
APRIL 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bryce Harper expected to return to Phillies on Tuesday if clearedIf Harper is cleared Monday, he is expected to return to the Phillies' lineup Tuesday night, a mere 160 days following his surgery.
APRIL 30, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros free MLB live stream (04/30/23): How to watch, time, channelWatch the Phillies and the Astros play for free on Sunday even if you don't have cable.
APRIL 30, 2023•PENNLIVE.COM
Kody Clemens - Getting more work versus rightiesClemens will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Sunday's game against the Astros.
ImpactClemens has now started against four of the last five right-handed pitchers the Phillies have faced, and he at least temporarily appears to have secured the final spot in the team's regular lineup over the struggling Jake Cave. For the season, Clemens has cobbled together an unimpressive .160/.222/.400 slash line in 27 plate appearances, and he'll be prime candidate to see his opportunities fall by the wayside as soon as Bryce Harper (elbow) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.
APRIL 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mauricio Dubón - Takes seat SundayDubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
ImpactDubon is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since his 20-game hit streak came to an end Friday, so Sunday is a well-deserved day off. Rylan Bannon will take over at the keystone and bat eighth in the series finale versus Philadephia.
APRIL 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE
