Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will have his reconstructed right elbow examined Monday in Los Angeles, and if cleared, he is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, according to manager Rob Thomson.

The two-time National League MVP underwent Tommy John surgery Nov. 23. The procedure was performed by Los Angeles-based Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who Harper will visit Monday morning for a scheduled follow-up appointment. If given the OK, Harper would return to the Phillies' lineup as their designated hitter Tuesday against the Dodgers.