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Phillies Acquire Gold Glove Outfielder Harrison Bader in Deadline Deal with Twins

Providing a right-handed bat along with elite center-field defense, the trade aims to propel Philadelphia’s drive for the NL East lead.

Jul 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Harrison Bader (12) reacts after hitting a single during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 9: Manager Rob Thomson #59 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 9, 2025 in San Francisco, California. The Phillies defeated the Giants 13-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)
Royce Lewis #23 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates a home run with Harrison Bader #12 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 23, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Philadelphia sent outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria to Minnesota in exchange for Bader on July 31.
  • Bader, 31, is slashing .258/.339/.439 with 12 home runs, 38 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 96 games this season.
  • A Gold Glove center fielder in 2021, he ranks among MLB leaders in Defensive Runs Saved (63) and Outs Above Average (76) since 2017.
  • His one-year deal features a $10 million mutual option for 2026, with incentives that can boost the buyout value.
  • The acquisition follows Philadelphia’s earlier trade for closer Jhoan Duran and fills a right-handed bat and defensive gap in the outfield.