The Phillies are taking two big hits today, announcing thatboth and are going on the 10-day injured list. Harper has a left hamstring strain while Schwarber has a left groin strain. They have reinstated infielder from the injured list and recalled outfielder in corresponding moves. Schwarber exited last nights game with left groin tightne s. Harper was clearly injured on the final play of the game, as he limped to first base after attempting to run out a ground ball. reported the IL placements for Harper and Schwarber prior to the official announcement, adding that both injuries are fairly mild, as Harper has a low-grade hamstring strain and could be back by July 9, but the Phils might also let him stay on the IL through the July 15-18 All-Star break for some extra rest. Schwarbers left groin strain is mild enough that he could be back after the 10-day minimum. The fact that both i sues are fairly mild is undoubtedly good news, but the two absences will still be a challenge for the Phils. Schwarber is having yet another excellent season at the plate in his typical fashion, blending power and patience. He has a 16.1% walk rate and 17 home runs, leading to a .250/.373/.447 batting line and 133 wRC+. Ty Mueller Jersey Harper has 20 homers, a 14% walk rate, .303/.399/.582 batting line, 169 wRC+ and the defensive metrics like his work at first base. The Phillies have the best record in baseball at 53-28 but losing two of the better hitters in the game, even for a short time, is obviously le s than ideal. It also adds to a growing injury problem, as , , and others are already on the IL. Given the clubs strong record and the fact that the injuries arent too serious, its not a catastrophe, but the club will have to improvise for a little bit. Clemens was in good form before landing on the IL, as he currently has a .256/.293/.615 line on the year. But that was in a small sample size of 41 plate appearances, with all but six of those coming with the lefty swinger facing right-handed pitching. Perhaps he and could share first base, with the right swinging covering third base when a left-hander is on the mound. Sosa performed well when was on the IL but has had le s playing time since Turner returned. Schwarbers IL placement does come with one silver lining, which is that the club will have more ability to rotate players into the DH slot. That could perhaps allow them to put in there fairly regularly, as hes generally not considered to be an especially strong defender. Rojas is a strong defender but was optioned not too long ago as he struggled offensively. If Castellanos is in the DH slot, Rojas would be part of an outfield group that also includes , , and . Igor Larionov Jersey