The Philadelphia Phillies faced a setback on Friday as two of their key players were placed on the injured list due to lower body injuries sustained in Thursday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Harper, who was recently named an All-Star starter, experienced a hamstring issue while running to first base during the final moments of the game. Similarly, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber felt groin soreness while making a throw during his outfield appearance. Both players underwent imaging which confirmed strains.
The Phillies have been dealing with several injuries this season, including catcher J.T. Realmuto and pitchers Taijuan Walker and Spencer Turnbull. Despite these setbacks, the team has been performing well with a record of 53-28 and is currently leading the National League East division.
In response to these injuries, the Phillies activated infielder Kody Clemens from his rehab assignment and called up outfielder Johan Rojas from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill in for Harper and Schwarber’s spots in the lineup. However, both players face uncertainty regarding their participation in the upcoming All-Star Game due to their injuries.
Harper has had an impressive season with a batting average of .303 and 20 home runs, while Schwarber has contributed 17 home runs and a batting average of .250. Their statuses are still unclear at this time.
The Phillies will continue their series against the Marlins and work towards maintaining their strong performance in the season without losing sight of their ultimate goal – winning another World Series championship.