Phillies Reportedly Want Gold Glove Winner Back In 2026
Summary
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins to improve their outfield. Bader played well, leading to interest from the Phillies to keep him beyond 2026 despite the expectation that Bader will decline a $10 million mutual option.Key Facts
- The Phillies traded two prospects for Harrison Bader during the MLB trade deadline.
- Bader played 50 regular-season games for the Phillies with a batting average of .305, hitting five home runs.
- He also contributed with 16 RBIs (runs batted in), 11 doubles, and 30 runs scored.
- Bader has a mutual option for $10 million in 2026 but is expected to decline it.
- Philadelphia is interested in negotiating a new deal with Bader this offseason.
- The last time a mutual option was exercised was in 2014 with the Brewers.
- Bader won a Gold Glove Award in 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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