Overview

• The Phillies have dropped nine of their last 10 games, falling four games behind the New York Mets in the National League East.
• Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 7 with recurring right wrist inflammation that has hampered his swing.
• Over their last eight losses, Philadelphia’s offense has scored just 19 runs, averaging 2.3 per game while allowing six runs per outing.
• The bullpen carries a 4.67 ERA and remains stretched thin after closer José Alvarado began an 80-game PED suspension in May.
• Suggestions to reverse the slide include replacing the leadoff hitter, promoting outfielder Justin Crawford from Triple-A and overhauling the hitting coach’s approach.