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Phillies' Bryce Harper Reveals Severity of Wrist Injury After IL Move

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Mike Ostrowski | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 6:10 PM ET

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their interstate series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they'll be without the face of the franchise.

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. Topper said Friday that anything involving the hands or feet is concerning and wouldn't be something the club overlooks.

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.

"(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 16th when the Phillies travel to Miami.

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Shortly after that, the New York Mets come to Philadelphia for three games June 20-22. If at all possible, the Fightins 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 RBI. No. 24 Phillies' prospect Otto Kemp is holding his spot on the roster for now.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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