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 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,

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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.

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.