HARRISON BADER NEWS

Homers in Minnesota debut Bader went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Bader appeared ticketed for fourth-outfielder duties with the Twins heading into spring training, but he seems to be a beneficiary of the injuries to infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Brooks Lee (back). With Lewis and Lee on the injured list, Jose Miranda is expected to see the majority of the starts at third base to begin the season, making corner outfielders Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner candidates to see more time at designated hitter and thereby opening up a spot in the outfield for Bader. His performance Thursday should also keep him the lineup in the short term until Lee or Lewis return.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arenado homers and Gray pitches Cardinals past Twins 5-3 in rain-delayed opener

Lars Nootbaar homered and Sonny Gray pitched five solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draws Opening Day start Bader will start in left field and bat ninth in Thursday's season opener versus the Cardinals.

Impact Bader appeared ticketed for fourth-outfielder duties with the Twins heading into spring training, but he seems to be a beneficiary of the injuries to infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Brooks Lee (back). With Lewis and Lee on the injured list, Jose Miranda is expected to see the majority of the starts at third base to begin the season, making corner outfielders Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner candidates to see more time at designated hitter and thereby opening up a spot in the outfield for Bader. The 30-year-old brings most of his real-life value as a defender, but he proved to be a decent fantasy asset in 2024 despite often hitting at the bottom of the Mets' batting order. In 143 games last season, Bader totaled 12 home runs, 17 steals, 57 runs and 51 RBI.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins preseason capsule: Younger stars provide hope Minnesota Twins2024 record: 82-80 (4th place, AL Central)He gone: INF Kyle Farmer, OF Max Kepler, OF Manuel Margot, IF Carlos Santana.New fa...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets preseason capsule: Juan Soto's arrival boosts expectations New York Mets2024 record: 89-73 (3rd place, NL East).He gone: INF Jose Iglesias, RHP Luis Severino, LHP Jose Quintana, DH J.D.Martinez, OF H...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Will see significant run in LF Bader is expected to see a "significant amount of playing time" in left field for the Twins this season, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bader's best asset is his defense in center field, which is where each of his last 651 appearances have come. However, as long as he's healthy, Byron Buxton is slated to handle the bulk of the playing time in center field. Trevor Larnach is projected to start in left field against right-handers, but he could yield to Bader regularly versus lefties.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins plan to give Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove winner in center field, work in left Although Harrison Bader will likely play in center field when Byron Buxton is given a day off, Bader more likely will play in left when the...

FEBRUARY 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

New Twins outfielder Harrison Bader open to moving around outfield The Twins signed Harrison Bader to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2026 earlier this month.

FEBRUARY 17 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins agree to deal with free agent Ty France, bringing in 2022 All-Star as another option at 1B

The Minnesota Twins and free agent first baseman Ty France have agreed to a one-year major league contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder Harrison Bader could earn $7.75 million if he plays regularly with Twins

Harrison Bader’s earnings with the Minnesota Twins could increase by $1.5 million to $7.75 million if the former Gold Glove center fielder plays regularly this season

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins value depth signings Bader and Coulombe despite offseason holding pattern for payroll

The Minnesota Twins were determined to add some depth to their roster despite an offseason holding pattern for their player payroll

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outfielder Harrison Bader agrees to a 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One-year deal with Minnesota The Twins signed Bader to a one-year contract Wednesday that includes an mutual option for 2026, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Twins have an injury-prone center fielder in Byron Buxton and two left-handed hitting corner outfielders in Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner, so the right-handed hitting Bader makes sense as an active fourth outfielder. Bader has a career .776 OPS against left-handed pitching and much of his playing time could come versus southpaws, provided Buxton is able to stay healthy.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mets acquire center fielder Jose Siri from Rays for reliever Eric Orze

Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit the lights: Mets outfit Citi Field for electric light shows

The Mets are lighting up Citi Field, even before their batters step up to the plate

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making start in Game 2 Bader is starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLDS.

Impact Bader didn't start in Game 1, but he made an impact nonetheless, entering as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and scoring the tying run. He then logged an at-bat in the ninth and singled before stealing second base and subsequently scoring again. With Bader entering the lineup Sunday, Tyrone Taylor will begin the game on the bench.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start in first game Bader will start in center field and bat ninth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Bader had not started the last six games against right-handed pitching, but he's getting the call for this one versus righty Spencer Schwellenbach. Tyrone Taylor is handling right field and Starling Marte will begin the contest on the bench.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte's single in 10th inning

Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Even though Starling Marte (forearm) is on the bench for the second day in a row, the Mets won't make room in the outfield for Bader, who had started in center field in each of the previous four contests. Instead, Tyrone Taylor will get the starting nod in center after he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double, home run in win Bader went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Bader laced a two-out double off Max Lazar in the sixth inning before putting the game to bed with a three-run homer off Tyler Gilbert in the eighth, his 12th long ball of the year. Bader had gone just 3-for-24 with no extra-base hits in 12 games prior to Friday while continuing to lose at-bats to Jesse Winker, Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor. Overall, the 30-year-old Bader is slashing .246/.290/.393 with 50 RBI (matching a career high), 54 runs scored and 16 stolen bases across 404 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games

Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers, Jose Quintana allowed three hits in seven shutout innings and the New York Mets routed the NL East-leading...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis again loses no-hit bid on leadoff homer in 9th

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has lost a no-hit bid on a leadoff homer in the ninth inning for the second time in four starts

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch homer in win Bader went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Reds.

Impact The center fielder broke open a scoreless tie by taking Sam Moll deep to lead off the sixth inning. Bader has been making his rare hits count over the last few weeks -- he's gone just 3-for-45 (.067) since Aug. 15, but all three hits have left the yard. On the season, Bader is slashing .243/.288/.384 with 11 homers, 15 steals, 47 RBI and 52 runs in 392 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quintana gets 100th win as Mets blank Reds 4-0 for 9th straight victory

Jose Quintana earned his 100th career win with 6 2/3 sharp innings as the surging New York Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years with a 4-0 victory over...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS