Harper returns 160 days after surgery as fastest ever, but struggles in debut as Phillies lose
- Bryce Harper returned to the Phillies lineup after 160 days following Tommy John surgery, the fastest return on record
- Harper went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his debut, though his manager said his bat speed was good
- There are questions about whether Harper returned too soon, though doctors say the timeline was reasonable
- The Phillies had won seven of their last nine before losing 13-1 to the Dodgers in Harper's return
- Harper's return is meant to boost a Phillies offense that has struggled and fill in for the injured Rhys Hoskins