Harrison Bader

Buster Posey confirmed that Harrison Bader will play in center field this season.

Fantasy Impact

Bader signed a two-year deal with San Francisco last week. Jung Hoo Lee is expected to transition into right field.

Harrison Bader and the Giants are in agreement on a two-year deal, pending a physical.

Fantasy Impact

The exact numbers are unknown at the moment, but Bader looks set to play a regular role in the Giants' outfield. He had a bounce-back season in 2025 with both the Twins and Phillies, putting up a .796 OPS.

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.