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• Giants' Harrison Bader: In lineup Tuesday

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2026

  Bader (hamstring) will start in center field and bat second during Tuesday's exhibition game against the Sultanes de Monterrey, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Bader has been dealing with left hamstring tightness since Friday, but he's now been given the green light to return to a game setting. Assuming his hamstring holds up, the 31-year-old outfielder figures to be good to go for San Francisco's season opener against the Yankees on Wednesday.

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• Giants' Harrison Bader: DTD with hamstring issue

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2026

  Bader is considered day-to-day after experiencing tightness in his left hamstring Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. Bader dealt with a thumb injury earlier this spring, and now he's tending to what appears to be a minor hamstring injury. The Giants have just one more spring training game Saturday against Cleveland before beginning the regular season Wednesday against the Yankees. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, manager Tony Vitello sounded optimistic in regards to Bader's chances of being ready for Opening Day.

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• Giants' Harrison Bader: Pauses hitting

  Rotowire Feb 28, 2026

  Bader (thumb) will be withheld from hitting until Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Bader had been dealing with thumb problems for several days before he aggravated it during Friday's Cactus League game, which led to an early departure. The Giants will help his thumb heal by keeping a bat out of his hands for a few days; meanwhile, Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan figure to benefit from a few extra reps in spring training.

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• Giants' Harrison Bader: Nursing thumb injury

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2026

  Bader was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers due to a right thumb contusion, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. Bader was removed from Friday's game after his lone at-bat in the first inning, when he grounded out to second base. Giants manager Tony Vitello relayed to reporters after the game that Bader's thumb had been bothering him "for a few days" and will keep him out of action for the next couple of days, per Santos. Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the Giants in January and is expected to serve as the team's starting center fielder, and while an extended absence isn't expected, this allows for Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan to both see more reps in the outfield.

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• Giants' Harrison Bader: Goes yard in spring game

  Rotowire Feb 26, 2026

  Bader went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 13-12 Cactus League loss to the Brewers. Bader, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million pact with San Francisco in January, recorded his first home run with the Giants in the fourth inning. The 31-year-old is coming off the best offensive campaign of his career in 2025, during which he slashed .277/.347/.449 with 17 long balls, 54 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 501 plate appearances over 146 regular-season games between the Twins and Phillies. He is expected to take over as the Giants' everyday center fielder this season, pushing Jung Hoo Lee to right field.

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• Giants' Harrison Bader: Lands with Giants on two-year pact

  Rotowire Jan 26, 2026

  The Giants signed Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. Rosenthal's colleague, Andrew Baggarly, reported over the weekend that the Giants were expected to pursue Bader, and now the two sides have come together on a deal. Bader is expected to take over in center field for the Giants, shifting Jung Hoo Lee to right field. The 31-year-old Bader slashed .277/.347/.449 with 17 home runs and 11 steals over 146 regular-season games in 2025 between the Twins and Phillies. He is likely to take a step back offensively in 2026, particularly when factoring in his pitcher-friendly home park.

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• Harrison Bader: Declines mutual option

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2025

  Bader (groin) declined his $10 million mutual option for 2026 on Tuesday and became a free agent, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Bader slashed .305/.361/.463 with five homers, 16 RBI and 30 runs scored across 194 plate appearances in the regular season after being traded to Philadelphia at the deadline. The Phillies have already expressed interest in re-signing the 31-year-old outfielder, per Zolecki, but before they have a chance to contend for his services, they will first need to pay Bader a $1.5 million buyout.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Appears as pinch hitter

  Rotowire Oct 10, 2025

  Bader (groin) went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Dodgers. Bader was out of the lineup due to a groin injury but appeared as a pinch hitter in the 11th inning. He was immediately replaced for defensive purposes, suggesting he may not have been feeling healthy enough to handle left field. Bader could be headed for recovery early in the offseason, but he should be healthy in plenty of time for spring training.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: On bench for Game 4

  Rotowire Oct 9, 2025

  Bader (groin) isn't in the lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Thursday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Bader will miss a third consecutive start after suffering a left groin injury in Game 1, but he'll continue to be available off the bench. If the Phillies are able to force a Game 5, the team is hopeful that an extra day of rest between games would enable the 31-year-old to return to the lineup in the series finale.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Absent from Game 3 lineup

  Rotowire Oct 8, 2025

  Bader (groin) isn't in the lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Bader was a game-time decision heading into Game 3 due to a groin injury he suffered in Game 1, and the Phillies have officially decided to keep the speedy outfielder on the bench for another day. He picked up a single off the bench in Game 2 and will likely be available to serve as a pinch hitter again Wednesday.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Game 3 status uncertain

  Rotowire Oct 7, 2025

  Manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Bader (groin) will be a game-time decision to start Game 3 of the NLDS on Wednesday, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. After exiting Game 1 early due to a groin injury, Bader came off the bench to deliver a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning of Game 2. If the Phillies decide to keep him out of the starting lineup Wednesday, the 31-year-old would presumably still be available to serve as a pinch hitter again.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Not in lineup but could pinch hit

  Rotowire Oct 6, 2025

  Bader (groin) is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers. Bader had to exit Game 1 on Saturday with left groin tightness and is not well enough to return to the lineup. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Bader will hit in the cage pregame and could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports. Brandon Marsh will start in center field and will be flanked by Nick Castellanos in right field and Otto Kemp in left field.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Hopeful for Game 2

  Rotowire Oct 5, 2025

  An MRI on Bader's left groin didn't reveal a tear or major strain, and the team remains hopeful he'll play in Monday's Game 2 against the Dodgers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Bader departed Game 1 with what was initially deemed a hamstring strain, but manager Rob Thompson clarified postgame that it's a groin injury. Bader's MRI results are encouraging, as it seems he's avoided a significant injury, and he'll have a shot at returning for Game 2. If he can't go, Brandon Marsh would be the likeliest candidate to start in center field.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Left with groin tightness

  Rotowire Oct 4, 2025

  Manager Rob Thomson said after Saturday's loss to the Dodgers that Bader was removed from the game due to groin tightness, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The Phillies initially announced Bader was removed from the contest due to a left hamstring strain, but Thomson clarified it's a groin issue. It's unclear if Bader will be able to recover enough in time to play in Monday's Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. Both Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler saw time in center field following Bader's departure Saturday.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Getting breather Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 28, 2025

  Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. His streak of 18 consecutive starts comes to an end in the Phillies' regular-season finale, with Brandon Marsh patrolling center field in his stead. Bader had served as Philadelphia's leadoff hitter in 17 consecutive games before Sunday, but now that Trea Turner is back from the injured list, Bader could move back down the batting order during the postseason.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Homers in three-hit game

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2025

  Bader went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 8-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Bader's bat has cooled a bit after his surge last week, but he's still gone 21-for-51 (.412) over his last 11 games, a span that includes a quartet of three-hit efforts. The outfielder tied the game at 2-2 with his fifth-inning blast Friday. For the season, he's set career highs with a .287/.358/.471 slash line, 17 homers and 54 RBI across 138 games while adding 58 runs scored and 11 stolen bases.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Knocks three hits

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2025

  Bader went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over the Mets. Bader made his first start as the leadoff hitter since joining the Phillies. After striking out in the first inning, he ripped a solo shot in the second. He later scored another run in the seventh and knocked an RBI single in the eighth. Bader has gone 35-for-105 (.333) with four home runs and 19 runs scored as a Phillie. For the year, he owns a .279/.355/.465 slash line with 37 extra-base hits through 425 plate appearances.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Batting leadoff Tuesday

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2025

  Bader will start in center field and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Mets. The Phillies have had to shake up the top of their lineup with Trea Turner (hamstring) sidelined. Bryce Harper was up in the leadoff spot against a righty Monday, and it's Bader at the top of the batting order Tuesday versus southpaw Sean Manaea. Bader has had reverse splits this season, but he's traditionally been a much better hitter in his career against lefties, sporting a .762 OPS as compared to a .695 OPS versus righties.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Tallies three hits Monday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2025

  Bader went 3-for-4 with three singles in Monday's 1-0 victory over the Mets. The Phillies outfielder notched his fifth three-hit performance since joining the club at the trade deadline, including his second against one of his former clubs, the Mets. Bader has taken control of the center field job in Philadelphia thanks to an impressive .320 (32-for-100) average with three homers, 17 runs scored and 11 RBI in 31 contests with his new team. Overall, the 31-year-old is now slashing .275/.352/.456 in 420 total plate appearances this season.

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• Phillies' Harrison Bader: Not in Sunday's lineup

  Rotowire Sep 7, 2025

  Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Miami. Bader will head to the bench Sunday after a run of seven straight starts, during which he batted .286 (8-for-28) with three doubles, a homer, five RBI and six runs. Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale versus Miami.

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