Harrison Bader

The Royals are among the teams considering signing OF Harrison Bader.

Fantasy Impact

The Royals are reportedly in the market for right-handed hitting position players this offseason. Bader hit .277, with 17 home runs, 54 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 146 games with the Twins and the Phillies last season. Bader would provide the Royals with an option at all three outfield positions should they decide to offer him a contract.

Harrison Bader declined his $10 million mutual option for 2026 with the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Bader will seek a long-term deal in free agency. He spent last season with the Twins and Phillies.

Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup for Monday’s Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers but will be available off the bench as a pinch hitter.

Fantasy Impact

According to Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, Bader is about 75-80 percent healthy, which affects his defense and is why he is being held out of the starting lineup. With Bader out, Brandon Marsh will start in center field and Otto Kemp will play left field.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson is hopeful that Harrison Bader can be available for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers after the outfielder's MRI showed no tear or major strain.

Fantasy Impact

Bader avoided a significant injury and now has a chance to return for Game 2 after an off-day on Sunday. If he's unable to play, Brandon Marsh would likely take his spot in the outfield.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Harrison Bader was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to groin tightness.

Fantasy Impact

After hitting a sacrifice fly and being hit by a pitch in his two at-bats, Bader was pinch-hit for in the seventh inning due to a groin injury. He is expected to undergo imaging on Sunday, and his availability for Game 2 of the NLDS on Monday is currently in question.