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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Phillies beat Harper (Bryce Harper) in November last year. He underwent right elbow ligament replacement surgery (Tommy John) and may not be placed on the 60-day disabled list. Return to the team before the end of May.

The Associated Press reported that Harper will remain on the disabled list for the start of the season, but Phillies President of Baseball Affairs Dave Dombrowski said that Harper will not be placed on the 60-day disabled list at this time. A date will be set, but I'm just keeping that option open, not closing it."

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The Phillies originally hoped that Harper would return to the starting lineup as a designated hitter before the All-Star break.

Donbrowski said Harper's return schedule hasn't changed and he can still be placed on the 60-day disabled list,

Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies. The current contract is entering its fifth season. Harper has not guarded right field since April 16 last year. Since May last year, Harper has been in the starting position. A full-time designated hitter, last season helped the Phillies break into the World Series for the first time since 2009.

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