Besides, once it came, Kemp’s head spun. There were phone calls (first up: his parents in California) and travel arrangements to make. His wife, Lily, and their dog piled in the car at 5:30 a.m. and drove to Pittsburgh from Charlotte, N.C., where the Phillies’ triple-A club was playing; Kemp hopped a 90-minute flight.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Saturday that they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list.

Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day IL Saturday morning, retroactive to Friday, June 6th, with right wrist inflammation. Harper previously missed five games after being hit in his right elbow. After returning for three in Toronto, where he went 1-for-11 with five strikeouts, he again sat out for the opening game in Pittsburgh.