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Philadelphia Phillies Lose 2B Jean Segura and RF Bryce Harper to Injuries
Introduction
On Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 the Philadelphia Phillies had two of their everyday starting ball players leave the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to injuries. The Los Angeles Dodgers ended up defeating the Philadelphia Phillies that game from Dodger Stadium located in Los Angeles, California with a final score of 5 to 3, but that was most likely not what was on the mind of the Philadelphia Phillies’ manager, Joe Girardi, as he must figure out how to fill the void of losing a core outfielder and a key infielder for at least the near future.
Injury to Bryce Harper
During the fourth inning of Tuesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies’ veteran former National League MVP right fielder, Bryce Harper, had to leave the game with lower back tightness following a hard swinging strikeout. The six – time MLB All – Star in Harper is listed as day – to – day as he deals with this recent minor back injury. The good news about this issue is that their best player is not expected to miss very much game time due to this little setback.
Injury to Jean Segura
Then later on the Philadelphia Phillies’ veteran 2 – time MLB All – Star second baseman, Jean Segura, was also forced to exit the ball game early as he appeared to have injured himself badly while crossing first base on a ground ball he hit in the ninth inning of this match – up against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After undergoing testing by the Philadelphia Phillies medical staff, they diagnosed Segura with a Grade 1 left groin strain. Right now, Jean is expected to miss approximately the upcoming three weeks of big – league baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in order to recover from this devastating injury.
On Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 Segura was placed on Major League Baseball’s 10 – day injured list by the Philadelphia Phillies. In order for the Philadelphia Phillies organization to fill Segura’s vacant roster spot in their starting line – up, they have recalled infielder Nick Maton from their Triple – A affiliate in the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
Media Statements
According to the analysts at ESPN, “Segura is batting .332 with three home runs and 20 RBIs and had been particularly hot of late with three consecutive three-hit games before the Phillies started a three-game series at Los Angeles on Monday. Harper is hitting .274 with eight home runs and 18 RBIs, with a three-hit game Saturday at home against the New York Yankees, while collecting two hits and the Phillies' only RBI in Monday's 3-1 defeat to the Dodgers.”
Harper’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards
- 6 Time MLB All – Star (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
- MLB All – Star Weekend Home Run Derby Champion (2018)
- National League MVP (2015)
- National League Rookie of the Year (2012)
- Silver Slugger Award (2015)
- National League Hank Aaron Award (2015)
- National League Home Run Leader (2015)
- Golden Spikes Award (2010)
Segura’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards
- 2 Time MLB All – Star (2013, 2018)
Current MLB Standings (as of Friday, June 18th, 2021)
American League East
Tampa Bay Rays 43 – 27 0 Games Behind
Boston Red Sox 42 – 28 1 Games Behind
New York Yankees 36 – 33 6.5 Games Behind
Toronto Blue Jays 33 – 35 9 Games Behind
Baltimore Orioles 23 – 46 19.5 Games Behind
American League Central
Chicago White Sox 43 – 27 0 Games Behind
Cleveland Indians 38 – 29 3.5 Games Behind
Kansas City Royals 31 – 37 11 Games Behind
Detroit Tigers 29 – 40 13.5 Games Behind
Minnesota Twins 28 – 41 14.5 Games Behind
American League West
Oakland Athletics 44 – 27 0 Games Behind
Houston Astros 41 – 28 2 Games Behind
Seattle Mariners 35 – 36 9 Games Behind
Los Angeles Angels 34 – 35 9 Games Behind
Texas Rangers 25 – 44 18 Games Behind
National League East
New York Mets 35 – 27 0 Games Behind
Philadelphia Phillies 33 – 33 4 Games Behind
Atlanta Braves 32 – 35 5.5 Games Behind
Washington Nationals 31 – 35 6 Games Behind
Miami Marlins 30 – 39 8.5 Games Behind
National League Central
Chicago Cubs 39 – 31 0 Games Behind
Milwaukee Brewers 38 – 31 0.5 Games Behind
Cincinnati Reds 35 – 32 2.5 Games Behind
St. Louis Cardinals 35 – 35 4 Games Behind
Pittsburgh Pirates 24 – 44 14 Games Behind
National League West
San Francisco Giants 44 – 25 0 Games Behind
Los Angeles Dodgers 41 – 27 2.5 Games Behind
San Diego Padres 39 – 32 6 Games Behind
Colorado Rockies 29 – 41 15.5 Games Behind
Arizona Diamondbacks 20 – 50 24.5 Games Behind
Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series
According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Friday, June 18th, 2021. Currently the Philadelphia Phillies have the 19th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.
| Team Odds |
|---|
| Los Angeles Dodgers +350 |
| Chicago White Sox +650 |
| San Diego Padres +700 |
| New York Mets +1000 |
| New York Yankees +1200 |
| Houston Astros +1400 |
| Tampa Bay Rays +1500 |
| Boston Red Sox +1800 |
| Oakland Athletics +2000 |
| Atlanta Braves +2400 |
| Toronto Blue Jays +2500 |
| Milwaukee Brewers +2500 |
| San Francisco Giants +2800 |
| St. Louis Cardinals +3500 |
| Chicago Cubs +4500 |
| Cleveland Indians +4500 |
| Los Angeles Angels +6000 |
| Cincinnati Reds +6600 |
| Philadelphia Phillies +7000 |
| Seattle Mariners +7500 |
| Minnesota Twins +8000 |
| Kansas City Royals +10000 |
| Washington Nationals +12500 |
| Miami Marlins +15000 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates +60000 |
| Detroit Tigers +60000 |
| Texas Rangers +75000 |
| Colorado Rockies +100000 |
| Baltimore Orioles +100000 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks +150000 |
Sources:
“Philadelphia Phillies' Jean Segura (groin) out at least 3 weeks; Bryce Harper (back) day-to-day”, espn.com, June 16, 2021.
“Bryce Harper”, baseball-reference.com, June 18, 2021.
“Jean Segura”, baseball-reference.com, June 18, 2021.
“MLB Standings 2021”, espn.com, June 18, 2021.
“United States, MLB Futures, MLB 2021 World Series: To Win Outright”, bovada.lv, June 18, 2021.