Harper approached manager Rob Thomson with the idea. He will DH when he first returns from injury but is working to learn the new position.
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Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
Bryce Harper will be Phillies full-time first baseman
Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
Phillies' Bryce Harper is preparing to play first base in 2023: Inside the team's 'full go' plan - The Athletic
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Makes Catch Tumbling Into Photo Pit in First Career Start at First Base
Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
Phillies Star Bryce Harper Makes Catch Tumbling Into Photo Pit in First Career Start at First Base
Phillies star Bryce Harper makes catch tumbling into photo pit in first career start at first base
Phillies' Bryce Harper progresses to first regular batting practice
Phillies to play Bryce Harper at first base, likely moving on from Rhys Hoskins