Phillies' Bryce Harper 'Can't Really Function' With Current Wrist Injury
Phillies' Bryce Harper 'Can't Really Function' With Current Wrist Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their intrastate series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they'll be without the face of the franchise.
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First baseman Bryce Harper has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, with right wrist inflammation. And according to the slugger, it sounds more severe than any Philly fan would've liked to hear.
"It got to the point where I can't really function on a baseball field or hit a baseball," Harper said before Saturday's game. "It's a good time for me to take some time and get it right."
Harper largely echoed manager Rob Thomson's thinking with that answer. Thomson said Friday that anything involving the hands or feet is concerning and wouldn't be something the club overlooks.
Bryce Harper has made an enormous impact on the Phillies' lineup when healthy. Just like in past seasons, the offense has struggled to score without him.Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Harper went on to confirm that this injury is the same issue he dealt with throughout last season. This time around, it started early and hasn't gone away.
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"(I) felt it early in the season and tried to play through it as long as I could," Harper said. "Just trying to get through it the best I can. It's going to take some time (to heal)."
Harper did not offer any timetable on when he could return. The first day he's eligible to do so is Monday, June 16, when the Phillies travel to Miami.
Shortly after that, the New York Mets come to Philadelphia for three games from June 20-22. The Phillies would like to get him back for a series that will have major implications for the National League East Division race.
Harper is slashing .258/.368/.446 with nine home runs, 13 doubles and 34 RBIs. Prospect Otto Kemp, who made his major league debut Saturday, is holding Harper's spot on the roster for now.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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