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.

Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Bryce Harper News Before Pirates Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.