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Making push for everyday role Bader will start in center field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After being acquired from the Twins on July 31, Bader started in just three of the Phillies' first seven games of August, but he appears to have since moved into a quasi-everyday role. He included this past month by starting in 17 of the final 22 contests, slashing .328/.408/.475 with one home run, three RBI and nine runs. Given that he's swinging a hot bat and is an excellent defender, Bader could end up being prioritized ahead of Nick Castellanos -- who is out of the lineup Monday -- Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh in the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Castellanos not happy with being removed for defensive replacement in simmering Phillies drama The Phillies outfielder was pulled from Friday’s night’s 2-1 win over the Braves before the final frame for the slick-fielding Harrison Bade...

AUGUST 30 • NYPOST.COM

Phillies play the Braves after Schwarber's 4-home run game

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Atlanta Braves after Kyle Schwarber hit four home runs on Thursday in a 19-4 win over the Braves

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Falls homer short of cycle Thursday Bader went 4-for-5 with a triple, a double and three runs scored in Thursday's 19-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact Bader had a chance at a cycle despite a first-inning popout, but he singled when he needed a homer to complete the feat in the eighth inning. The outfielder has three efforts of three or more hits over his last six games, going 12-for-21 (.571) with five extra-base hits in that span. On the year, he's up to a .269/.351/.450 slash line with 14 home runs, one triple, 17 doubles, 44 RBI, 42 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 118 games between Philadelphia and Minnesota. As long as he's hitting well, he should continue to see a majority of the playing time in center field.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan McLean makes Mets history and continues to provide much-needed boost

Three games into his major league career, Nolan McLean has already accomplished something Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Jacob deGrom or anyone else wearing a New York Mets uniform cou...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

McLean goes 8 innings as Mets blank Phillies 6-0 for 3-game sweep

Nolan McLean became the first New York Mets pitcher to win his first three major league starts, tossing eight magnificent innings in a 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies th...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Justin Verlander reached a historic strikeout threshold, the Phillies can't beat the Mets, Riley Greene hit an absurd homer and more from Tu...

AUGUST 27 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Despite Bader's clutch blast, Phillies can't break Citi Field jinx NEW YORK -- With one cathartic swing from Harrison Bader, it looked as if the Phillies had finally reversed their fortunes at Citi Field. Ba...

AUGUST 27 • MLB.COM

Struggling reliever Ryan Helsley booed off Citi Field mound after latest meltdown with Mets

Ryan Helsley is having one heck of a time adjusting to his new role in the big city

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Homers in three-hit effort Bader went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Mets.

Impact The homer was Bader's 14th of the season and his second since being acquired by the Phillies. The veteran outfielder is playing a significant role in center field with his new club, slashing .288/.386/.441 with three doubles, six RBI and eight runs scored over his last 70 plate appearances. The three-hit game was Bader's fourth of the year as well.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three-hit effort Bader went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Mets.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo and Alonso lead Mets past Phillies 6-5 after Helsley's latest flop

Brandon Nimmo singled home the winning run in the ninth inning, Pete Alonso had four hits and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Suarez has career-high 11 strikeouts as Phils hold off Nats for 3-2 victory

Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings and backup catcher Rafael Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia with three RBIs and the Phillies held...

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

With some bad luck, Duran blows first save with Phils to snap win streak PHILADELPHIA -- The sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park roared in anticipation just moments after Harrison Bader struck out to end the eigh...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

On bench against righty Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Bader will return to the bench after he went a collective 2-for-10 with a walk and an RBI while starting in the final three games of the Phillies' weekend series in Washington. Two of those starts came against lefties, but Bader's playing time will likely be more inconsistent when the Phillies face right-handed pitching. Max Kepler, Brandon Marsh and Nick Castellanos remains the Phillies' preferred outfield trio versus righties.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals' Cade Cavalli savors 1st major league victory nearly three years after debut

It took Cade Cavalli nearly three years to make it back to a major league mound after his debut

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Rookie Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals beat NL East-leading Phillies 2-0

Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Kyle Schwarber's 43rd homer sends Phillies to 6-2 win over Nats. Closer Duran injured in 9th

Kyle Schwarber hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 to snap a three-game skid

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Phillies sweep Rangers with Wheeler's strong outing and Sosa's homer

Zack Wheeler struck out seven and allowed three hits, Edmundo Sosa homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2 to sweep the three-game series

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Max Kepler has go-ahead hit as Phillies beat Rangers 3-2 and hand deGrom his 3rd loss in a row

Max Kepler had a go-ahead two-run double and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Walk-Off Struggling Yankees, Narrow Wild Card Gap

The Rangers beat the Yankees with a massive walk-off homer, Lars Nootbar made a rally-killing catch, the Blue Jays left a crater where the R...

AUGUST 5 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Rangers Walk-Off Struggling Yankees, Narrow Wild Card Gap

Harrison Bader comes up 'huge' with first homer in Phillies win Harrison Bader’s 3-run home run put the Phillies ahead for good Monday night in a 13-3 win over Baltimore.

AUGUST 5 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Comes up clutch for new club Bader went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 13-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Bader had his first big moment with the Phillies, breaking a 3-3 tie with a three-run blast in the sixth inning. It marked his first hit in four games since joining the club, as he's drawn two starts against lefties while sitting against two righties. The 32-year-old is slashing .253/.333/.438 with 13 homers, 41 RBI, 33 runs scored and 10 steals across 318 plate appearances this season, though he'll likely need more performances like this to carve out more than a platoon role moving forward.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE