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Harrison Bader becomes a free agent after declining his $10 million mutual option with Phillies Bader, who hit .305 with five homers and an .824 OPS in 50 games with the Phillies, will join Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, and Ranger Suár...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • INQUIRER.COM

Declines mutual option Bader (groin) declined his $10 million mutual option for 2026 on Tuesday and became a free agent, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bader slashed .305/.361/.463 with five homers, 16 RBI and 30 runs scored across 194 plate appearances 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.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

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OCTOBER 13, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Phillies Lose in Heartbreaker, Cubs Force Decisive Game 5

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Appears as pinch hitter Bader (groin) went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 4 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins offseason notes: Productive prospect, awards, manager Hendry Mendez is rapidly becoming a name to know among Twins prospects. Mendez, still just 21, was acquired in the midseason trade that sent...

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

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OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies' Harrison Bader gets brutal injury update ahead of NLDS Game 3 | Sporting News Harrison Bader won't be a major factor for the rest of the NLDS.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Absent from Game 3 lineup 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Harper and Schwarber in postseason slump as team faces elimination against Dodgers

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies trade deadline addition Harrison Bader linked to Guardians in free agency | Sporting News Harrison Bader has been a solid addition for the Phillies.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Game 3 status uncertain 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.

Impact 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 again Wednesday, he would presumably still be available to serve as a pinch hitter.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phillies CF Harrison Bader (groin) out of lineup for Game 2 Deadspin | Phillies CF Harrison Bader (groin) out of lineup for Game 2

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Blake Snell Strikes Out Nine as Dodgers Hold off Phillies To Win NLDS Game 2

Blake Snell strikes out nine over six shutout innings for the Dodgers, leading to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday nig...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Blake Snell Strikes Out Nine as Dodgers Hold off Phillies To Win NLDS Game 2

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Blake Snell allowed one hit in six shutout innings, striking out nine, and the Los Angeles Dodgers barely turned back Philadelphia’s late rally for a 4-3 victory over the Phillies...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies Notebook: No Harrison Bader, but Ranger Suarez an option in Game 2 And, with Bader out, Otto Kemp got a start in the outfield.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Phillies Without Harrison Bader for Game 2 vs. Dodgers

Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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