Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will report to spring training on March 8 or 9 as he recovers from right elbow surgery performed last November.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski relayed the news to reporters Thursday.
"He's doing great from the recovery perspective," Dombrowski said. "In his progress, doctors are happy where he is."
Harper is taking swings at his Las Vegas home before he joins the Phillies at spring training in Clearwater, Florida. The Associated Press reported Harper's next step is "hitting off a tee and taking soft toss in a batting cage," per Phillies manager Rob Thomson.