Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is getting the day off on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. This is the 30-year-old's first day off in June so it gives him some much-needed rest. Harper is slashing .296/.391/.421 with three home runs, 16 RBI, and five stolen bases over 152 at-bats so far this season. Kyle Schwarber is serving as designated hitter while Cristian Pache is taking over in left field on Sunday against the A's.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is taking the day off on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried, as this appears to just be a normal day of rest for the former MVP. Since returning from elbow reconstruction as the team's primary designated hitter, Harper has been excellent, hitting .306 (26-for-85) with six doubles, three home runs, eight RBI, two stolen bases and 18 runs scored in his first 23 games of 2023. The 30-year-old All-Star will continue to be a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he returns to action on Wednesday. In his absence, Kyle Schwarber will serve as the DH and bat cleanup, while Dalton Guthrie starts in left field and hits in the nine-hole against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Harper launched a solo shot to tie the game at 4-4 in the fourth inning. The blast traveled 445 feet and had an exit velocity of 107.8 MPH. Harper has been red hot since returning from the injured list, hitting .347 with three homers, 18 runs, seven RBI, and two steals across 75 at-bats.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) isn't close to receiving playing time at first base, per manager Rob Thomson on Friday. The 30-year-old Harper is exclusively operating at DH as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. Philadelphia has a bit of a hole at first base, however, after Rhys Hoskins (knee) tore his ACL during spring training. Alec Bohm has played 35 games at the cold corner in the meantime, but Harper's fantasy managers would gladly accept the bonus of first base eligibility whenever the superstar starts getting those reps. The two-time MVP is slashing .309/.377/.491 with two home runs and five RBI over his initial 55 at-bats of the season.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper is making his season debut on Tuesday against Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting third and acting as the designated hitter. The two-time MVP has been out of action all year after undergoing Tommy John surgery during the offseason. In 2022, Harper slashed .286/.364/.514 with 18 homers, 63 runs, 65 RBI, and 11 steals over 99 games. Fantasy managers should be excited to have the five-category contributor back, especially after his original timeline didn't have him returning until near the All-Star break. Harper's a must-start in all formats for the rest of 2023.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) had a follow-up appointment on Monday with his doctor. It appears that went well as Harper has been officially cleared to return to action. The 30-year-old slugger has been cleared to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. He'll rejoin the team as the designated hitter after having Tommy John surgery only five months ago. His original timetable was around the All-Star break, but Harper will beat that timetable by a long shot. Fantasy managers who have Harper on their IR can take him off and get him back in their lineups for Tuesday.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is set to see his doctor for a follow-up appointment on Monday morning. If everything goes well, Harper could be cleared to rejoin the Phillies lineup on Tuesday. He has been making great progress lately and appears ready to get back on the field. It's surprising he's ready to return just 160 days after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for an update after his appointment on Monday. If not Tuesday, it certainly sounds like Harper is going to be ready sooner than expected.

There's a chance that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) could return in the middle of May if his follow-up exam with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles at the start of May goes well. "If we get clearance from the doctor, then we'll see when he can start DHing," manager Rob Thomson said. "But it shouldn't be too far after that." When Harper initially had Tommy John surgery last Nov. 23, the team expected him to return as the designated hitter by the All-Star break from July 10-13. Harper took batting practice for the first time on April 5, just 4 1/2 months after his surgery, and he also threw from 60 feet on Thursday. Fantasy managers have to be excited by this news, but there's still a chance Harper isn't cleared to do everything when he has his next follow-up exam in early May. When he's back, the former MVP will operate exclusively as the Phillies full-time DH.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) will face outfielders Bryce Harper (elbow) and Cristian Pache in a simulated game on Tuesday. Suarez will throw 20 to 25 pitches in the session, and if it goes well, he'll likely throw another simulated game. This will be the first time that Harper faces a southpaw after recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old former MVP has a ways to go still, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make his 2023 debut until right around the All-Star break. Suarez, 27, will likely go on a minor-league rehab assignment after his next simulated game, and he's on track to make his 2023 debut in early May, barring a setback. He's recovering from left forearm inflammation that he encountered in spring training.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) may possibly skip a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the majors. Harper is taking reps at first base as he looks forward to his return to the field and will face Ranger Suarez in a simulated game on Tuesday. There's no definitive statement, but it seems Harper's timeline could be moving up from early June.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is several months into his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The All-Star has recently begun taking reps at first base in hopes to return to playing the field sooner. This will not speed Harper's return to the lineup as he will be cleared to hit sooner than doctors will clear him to throw, but it could allow fantasy gamers to enjoy the added first-base eligibility for Harper. Harper is hoping to be back in the lineup by early June at the latest.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is slated to take batting practice on Thursday, two days after he took batting practice on the field ahead of his team's game on Tuesday. The star outfielder had Tommy John surgery on November 23 after playing through an elbow injury for much of the 2022 season. The Phillies have said all along that they are eyeing a June return for Harper and reiterated that his timeline remains unchanged despite the recent batting practice sessions.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) took regular batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to manager Rob Thomson. The plan is for Harper to hit on the field again on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. The 2021 National League MVP had Tommy John surgery last November to fix a torn UCL that prevented him from throwing. It's unclear if Harper will be able to play right field at all this year, but he's progressing toward a return to designated hitter duties around the All-Star break. Thomson said he's unsure when Harper might go on a minor-league rehab assignment, but all signs point to good progress so far. Needless to say, the left-handed slugger should be stashed in all fantasy formats.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will not open the 2023 regular season on the 60-day injured list, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. The Phillies can put Harper on the 60-day IL at any time, if needed, retroactive to Opening Day. It doesn't mean that he'll be back earlier than anticipated around midseason, but it keeps the Phillies' options open. The 30-year-old former MVP is recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and isn't expected to make his 2023 debut until near the end of the first half of the season, and he's unsure if he'll even play the outfield at all this year. Harper is still worth stashing in all fantasy leagues, and managers will be hoping he can pick up right where he left off last postseason at the plate.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Bryce Harper (elbow) hit off a tee in camp on Thursday, according to manager Rob Thomson. Harper will hit off a tee every other day for now as he progresses in his rehab from Tommy John surgery. The expectation is that Harper will be able to join the Phillies as their full-time designated hitter right around the All-Star break in 2023, but he might not be able to return to right field until 2024. The 30-year-old former National League MVP did plenty of damage at the plate last year while playing through his right elbow injury before having surgery in the offseason, so fantasy managers will be crossing their fingers that he can pick up where he left off when he makes his 2023 season debut this summer.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) said he misses playing right field but has no idea if he'll be able to play in the outfield in 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll know more about his timeline for a return after he has a physical on Thursday. Harper is just now reporting to spring training with the team after having elbow reconstruction surgery last November. The 30-year-old former National League MVP is expected to return as the team's full-time designated hitter right around the All-Star break, but there's no guarantee that he'll be playing on defense in 2023. If he doesn't play the field at all, he'll lose his outfield eligibility in fantasy, which is something to think about for 2024.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) has been cleared for "dry swinging"" and is due to arrive in Phillies camp on or around March 8-9, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Harper continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Even though he'll rejoin the team at spring training soon, the 30-year-old former MVP probably won't be able to return to game action as a designated hitter for the Phillies until right around the All-Star break. Missing half the season means Harper obviously won't be able to help fantasy squads for a while, but he's still worth drafting and stashing in all leagues. He is ranked as RotoBaller's No. 40 fantasy outfielder despite his injury.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will not arrive at spring training with the team until early March, according to manager Rob Thomson. It's not much of a surprise after Harper had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in late November. The 30-year-old former MVP is expected to be out for most of the first half of the 2023 season, which obviously means his fantasy value this year will take a huge hit. He'll come back first as a designated hitter before eventually returning to starting right field duties for the Phils. Despite the fact that Harper is going to miss around half of the season, he's still ranked as RotoBaller's No. 39 outfielder in fantasy. Harper is worth stashing in all leagues, and those that draft him will be hoping he can pick up right where he left off.

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Dave Dombrowski said that outfielder Bryce Harper's (elbow) rehab has been going well and that Harper should start swinging a bat around the end of March. Dombrowski also said that Harper should be back in the lineup right around the All-Star game, which fits with the original timeline that the Phillies gave after he had Tommy John surgery in November. When the former MVP slugger does return to the lineup, it will be as the designated hitter. Harper still hit a strong .286 with an .877 OPS in 99 games for the Phillies in 2022, but his power was down with only 18 home runs as a result of his elbow injury that he played through. But when he's right, he's a game-changer on offense for the Phils and fantasy managers alike.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, and the procedure went "very well," according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Harper could be back hitting competitively in mid-May. The Phillies official Twitter account reports that the prognosis is for Harper to return as the designated hitter by the All-Star break in 2023, with a possible return to play right field towards the end of the regular season. The 30-year-old All-Star will miss the start of the regular season next year after playing through a UCL injury to his right arm for most of the 2022 campaign. He still hit well despite the injury, batting .286/.364/.514 with an .877 OPS, 18 homers, 65 RBI, 63 run scored and 11 stolen bases in 370 at-bats, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect much of a drop-off, if any, when he returns.