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Giants Reach Two-Year Deal With CF Harrison Bader Pending Physical

The move positions an elite defender in center, likely shifting Jung Hoo Lee to right.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 23: Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Harrison Bader #2, Weston Wilson #37 and Alec Bohm #28 after hitting a three run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 23, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 6-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Oct 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Harrison Bader (2) is hit by a pitch in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game one of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a two-year, $20.5 million agreement with up to $500,000 in incentives, first noted by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and pending a physical.
  • Bader is expected to be San Francisco’s everyday center fielder, with Jung Hoo Lee projected to move to right field and Heliot Ramos in left.
  • The Giants seek a defensive reset after posting minus-18 Outs Above Average in 2025, while Bader brings a 2021 Gold Glove and ranked with 7 OAA last season.
  • Off a career-best 2025 (.277/.347/.449, 17 HR in 146 games), Bader offers recent offensive upside following several below-average seasons earlier in his career.
  • Bader’s exit from Philadelphia clears a path for prospect Justin Crawford to be the favorite for the Phillies’ starting center-field job, according to local reports.