Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says he will report to spring training Wednesday while he continues to recover from elbow surgery and then determine when he can return full-time.
The two-time National League MVP was injured in April and last played right field on April 16 in Miami. HE underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in November, causing him to miss the start of spring training.
The 30-year-old will have some catching up to do when he arrives in Clearwater, Florida. His teammates have been adjusting to the new shot clock rules part of the efforts of Major League Baseball to speed up the game .
“It’s going to be a different game, of course, especially with me and a lot of guys who have been playing it for a long time,” Harper said Sunday. “It’s going to be different to see baseball on a time clock, but it’s something we’ll have to adjust to. We will see what happens in the future. I hope to progress on that how and when I can.”
Harper was at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to serve as grand quarterback for the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 race. He is a Las Vegas native who makes his home here in the off-season.
The Oakland Athletics are considering a move to Las Vegas. His lease at RingCentral Coliseum expires after the 2024 season, and the A’s have been in talks with officials in both Las Vegas and Oakland.
