HARRISON BADER NEWS

Cave homers, Díaz has 2 hits and 2 RBIs to lift the Rockies to a 6-3 win over the Mets

Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Bader will take a seat against Jose Soriano and the Halos on Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's victory. Tyrone Taylor will get the starting nod in center field instead and bat ninth.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 15th steal Bader went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Bader got on base in three of his four at-bats Friday and reached 15 steals in a season for the fourth time in his career. After missing five games due to an ankle injury, Bader had no problems with his first stolen base attempt since the recent spell. The 30-year-old has been a consistent piece in the bottom of the Mets lineup, as his batting average (currently .268) has not dropped below .260 since April 11.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Tuesday Bader is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Bader returned from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury to start the first two games of the series with Minnesota. He manned center field in both of those contests, going 1-for-6 with a walk, two runs and an RBI between the two games. Tyrone Taylor will replace him in center field Wednesday, but Bader's absence appears to be maintenance-related as the Mets and Twins play a day game after a night game.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Checking back into lineup Bader (ankle) will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Twins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Bader had been on the bench for each of the Mets' last five games after he rolled his ankle while attempting to steal a base in last Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Yankees. A few days out of the lineup appears to have provided sufficient healing time for Bader, who will be part of a new-look Mets outfield Monday that includes recent trade acquisition Jesse Winker in right.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Bader (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Atlanta.

Impact Bader has not played since rolling his ankle Tuesday against the Yankees. The Mets will start Ben Gamel, Tyrone Taylor and Jeff McNeil in the outfield Sunday.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Bader (ankle) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game versus Atlanta.

Impact Saturday will mark Bader's fourth consecutive missed start since suffering a rolled ankle during Tuesday's contest. The Mets have not indicated that the 30-year-old is trending toward a stint on the injured list, though that could change if his condition doesn't improve soon. Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and DJ Stewart will start across the outfield Saturday.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Bader (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game versus Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bader hasn't played since rolling his ankle in Tuesday's win over the Yankees. He remains day-to-day for now, but a stint on the injured list will have to be considered if the problem lingers. Tyrone Taylor will patrol center field again Friday.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Bader (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Bader rolled his ankle in Tuesday's game against the Yankees and will now miss a second straight start. Tyrone Taylor will receive another start in center field while Bader rests.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Battling ankle injury Bader rolled his ankle while attempting to steal a base during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact MRI results on Bader's ankle came back clean, though he was spotted wearing a walking boot after Wednesday's contest. Manager Carlos Mendoza labeled him as day-to-day, so while the 30-year-old may sit out another game or two, a trip to the injured list shouldn't be necessary.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Bader is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Tyrone Taylor will enter the New York outfield for the series finale while Bader heads to the bench after starting in each of the Mets' last three contests. Bader is in the midst of a lull at the plate, having gone 2-for-22 with seven strikeouts over his last seven games.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Delayed flight leads to sleepless night for Mets before Subway Series opener at Yankee Stadium

A delayed flight led to a sleepless night for the bleary-eyed New York Mets before their Subway Series opener at Yankee Stadium

JULY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lindor's 2 homers lead Mets to 6-4 win over Marlins and split of 4-game series

Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4

JULY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting down Saturday Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Bader was held hitless in four at-bats during the Mets' first game back from the All-Star break, and he'll now take a seat Saturday against Roddery Munoz. Jeff McNeil, Brandon Nimmo and DJ Stewart will start from left to right in New York's outfield.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Burger homers and doubles in the Marlins' 6-4 victory over the Mets

Jake Burger homered and doubled to help the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 6-4 on Friday night

JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here's how Mets' Harrison Bader has managed to stay healthy this season Oft-injured Mets outfielder Harrison Bader has been healthy in 2024

JULY 13 • NJ.COM

Goes yard twice in win Bader went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact Both long balls came off Tanner Gordon, as the two teams combined for nine homers on the night -- the highest single-game total in the majors this season. Over his last 16 games, Bader is slashing .340/.357/.642 with four of his eight home runs on the year and four of his 13 steals.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York’s season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nimmo hits bases-clearing double to spark 5-run fifth as Mets beat slumping Nationals 7-0

Brandon Nimmo hit a bases-clearing double to ignite a five-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets beat the slumping Washington Nationals 7-0 Thursday to complete a three-game swee...

JULY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Sunday Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Bader missed a pair of starts last Wednesday and Thursday while recovering from a head injury, but he returned to the lineup for the first two games of the Mets' series in Pittsburgh, going 1-for-6 with a double and an RBI. The Mets haven't indicated that Bader suffered any sort of setback since rejoining the lineup, so his absence Sunday is likely just a maintenance day.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Bader is batting ninth and playing center field Friday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Bader had missed back-to-back games with a head injury after colliding with the outfield wall Tuesday. However, he's recovered from the injury and will return to his regular spot in center field.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Held out again Thursday Bader (head) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.

Impact Bader had to exit Tuesday's game with a head injury after colliding with the outfield wall. He's avoided a concussion but will now miss a second straight start. Tyrone Taylor will again handle center field in Bader's stead.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Bader (head) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Washington.

Impact Bader was removed from Tuesday's game with a head injury after crashing into the outfield wall while trying to make a catch. Although he cleared all testing following the incident, the Mets will still give the 30-year-old the night off. Tyrone Taylor will bat seventh and fill center field.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing head injury Bader said after Tuesday's win over Washington that he was removed from the game after hitting his head/neck on the outfield wall, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bader ran into the outfield wall while trying to make a catch during the third inning and had to be taken out of the game shortly afterward. He cleared all medical tests following the incident and said he's hopeful to return to action Wednesday. The 30-year-old entered Tuesday's contest slashing .265/.306/.529 with two home runs over his last 10 games.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Harrison Bader day to day with injury to neck and upper back area after crashing into wall

New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader injured his neck and upper back area crashing into the wall trying to make a catch at the Washington Nationals

JULY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS