:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72203701/1483328601.0.jpg "Bryce Harper injury update: Phillies OF experiencing historic recovery from Tommy John surgery")
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper underwent Tommy John surgery on November 23 of last year. His expected return time was the All-Star break, and only as the team's DH. This followed a normal trend of recovery for such a procedure, even if it was considered on the quick side. Now, though, Harper is anticipated to be back in the Phillies lineup by May 5 and could even be playing first base – in what would be one of the quickest documented returns for a Major League player from Tommy John surgery in history.
Everything about Bryce Harper's rehab from Tommy John surgery has been absurd. But this is really happening. He could be back in two weeks. There is no precedent for it: https://t.co/8FrBdEZoxa pic.twitter.com/hlj9OiHVxy
– Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) April 21, 2023