The Philadelphia Phillies announced they have placed Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list with right wrist inflammation. Otto Kemp has been called up to fill the open spot on the 26-man roster. The Phillies had an open spot on the 40-man roster. Harper being placed on the injured list is retroactive to June 6. Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Friday that this has been an ongoing issue for Harper. However, the team will now need others to step up while Harper is on the IL.
Today the Phillies selected the contract of INF/OF Otto Kemp from Lehigh Valley (AAA). 1B Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day IL (retro to 6/6) with right wrist inflammation. RHP Daniel Robert was recalled from LV. Following last night’s game, RHP Alan Rangel was optioned to…
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Additionally, the Phillies have optioned Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalled Daniel Robert. Rangel came up for the bullpen game on Friday while Seth Johnson was optioned. Johnson came up as part of a bullpen shuffle earlier in the week. Zack Wheeler will need to be activated from the paternity list on Saturday by rule. Furthermore, this makes Robert coming up an interesting move. Wheeler is in line to return to the rotation on Monday at the earliest as things currently stand.
Phillies Put Bryce Harper on Injured List with Wrist Inflammation
Immediate Implications
Alec Bohm is in line to get most of the playing time at first base while Harper is out. Bohm has been starting at the position in place of Harper recently. Kyle Schwarber spent time at first base during spring training and could also play there while Harper is out. Kemp has played four different positions, including first base, in the minor leagues this season. The other positions are second base, third base, and left field. Of those positions, he has played at third the most this season.
Incoming Major League Debut
Kemp has been in line for a call-up after a great start to the season at Triple-A. In 55 games, he has a .313/.416/.594 line with International League-leading totals of 14 home runs and 55 RBI. He also has a 163 wRC+, along with a .386 BABIP and a 0.37 BB/K rate. His 1.010 OPS ranks second among qualified players in the International League. Kemp has 11 stolen bases and a 20.9% HR/FB rate this season.
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