Phillies' Bryce Harper 'Can't Really Function' With Current Wrist Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their intrastate series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they'll be without the face of the franchise.

Harper’s wrist problem wasn’t revealed until Friday, even though he said it has lingered “long enough.” To fill Harper's spot, utility man Otto Kemp was added to the roster.

The two-time National League MVP and eight-time All-Star is hitting .258 with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 57 games.