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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Sport
Scott Lauber

Bryce Harper may not play in minors before returning from Tommy John surgery, Phillies manager Rob Thomson says

CINCINNATI — After breaking his left thumb and missing a total of 58 days last year, Bryce Harper made 10 plate appearances in two Triple-A games, cut off his minor league assignment, and rejoined the Phillies’ lineup.

Based on that experience, how many at-bats might he need in the minors as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery?

“I really don’t know if he will go on an assignment,” manager Rob Thomson said Saturday.

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