Schwarber (groin) and Harper (hamstring) were put on a 10-day IL.

Philadelphia Before the Phillies’ 2-0 victory against the Marlins on Friday night, they placed both Kyle Schwarber (left groin strain) and Bryce Harper (left hamstring strain) on the 10-day injured list. However, the news might have been far worse.

“We managed to avoid a bullet,” remarked manager Rob Thomson. It’s really gentle on both of them. Thus, ideally, 10–14 days. Although we don’t have a schedule, I don’t think they will be gone for very long.

To cover the gaps on the active roster, the team promoted outfielder Johan Rojas from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated infielder Kody Clemens from the injured list.

The Phillies have fifteen games left before the All-Star break, beginning with their game against the Marlins on Friday night. When Philadelphia begins a six-game homestand against the Dodgers and the A’s before the break, on July 9, is the earliest the two may be back.

If the two aren’t recuperating as rapidly as anticipated, the Phillies could certainly wait until after the break to give them an additional seven to ten days. However, the Phillies may gradually reintroduce Harper and/or Schwarber before the Midsummer Classic, then utilize that four-day break as additional recuperation time.

“I think Schwarber and Harper, there’s a chance — a good chance — they’ll come back before the All-Star break,” Thomson said. “But having said that, we want to make sure they’re completely healed.”

Added Harper: “I don’t want to put timelines on anything. I’m not that type of person. But as you guys know, I want to beat every timeline out there. So I’m just going to try to come back as quick as possible, but the smartest way, as well.”

“I think Schwarber and Harper, there’s a chance — a good chance — they’ll come back before the All-Star break,” Thomson said. “But having said that, we want to make sure they’re completely healed.”

Added Harper: “I don’t want to put timelines on anything. I’m not that type of person. But as you guys know, I want to beat every timeline out there. So I’m just going to try to come back as quick as possible, but the smartest way, as well.”