He is hitting .258/.368/.446 with nine home runs and 34 RBIs in 57 games for the Phillies. While losing his bat creates a hole in the middle of Philadelphia's lineup, ensuring Harper's health in the long run is surely more important for a team in contention.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is sidelined again, this time due to soreness in his right wrist. After returning from a recent elbow injury, Harper missed Fridays June 6, game against the Pirates.

Bryce Harper will sit out Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Philadelphia Phillies enter the matchup on a two-game skid, following a disappointing series loss to the Toronto Blue Jays — another rough stretch for the club.