The Philadelphia Phillies will welcome Bryce Harper back to the lineup on Friday.

Harper was originally expected to rejoin the Phillies no earlier than Monday, but the reigning National League MVP went 5-for-8 with two home runs, two doubles and six RBIs in a two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

"It all depended on how he felt seeing pitches, his timing and how comfortable he was in the box," Rob Thomson said.