Slugging outfielders are in high demand and short supply, making it difficult to see a difference-making solution to a problem that in many ways all traces back to Harper.

The Phillies handed Milwaukee five outs in a disastrous seventh inning. Everyone agrees: The entire team's defense should look better.

The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled heavily as of late, losing eight of their last ten games. Amidst the struggles, superstar Bryce Harper was placed on the Injured List with a wrist injury. Despite the recent issues,

Mick Abel was fabulous in his major-league debut for the Phillies last month. After more quality work in Triple-A, he is returning to the majors.

Bryce Harper is now officially on the injured list, but the Phillies' handling of his nagging wrist injury has left fans wondering if this setback could’ve been avoided — or at least better timed.

The Phillies, losers of nine of 10 games, are in a tough spot. Many of the biggest reasons fall squarely at the feet of the outfield and the front office that decided it better to leave it untouched in the hopes of continued development that hasn’t come.