Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will have a follow-up appointment on his reconstructed right elbow Monday in Los Angeles, and if cleared, he is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, according to manager Rob Thomson.
The two-time National League MVP underwent Tommy John surgery on Nov. 23. The procedure was performed by Los Angeles-based Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who will examine Harper on Monday morning in a scheduled checkup. If given the OK, Harper would return to the Phillies' lineup as their designated hitter Tuesday against the Dodgers.