Phillies Acquire Gold Glove Outfielder Harrison Bader from Twins

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league prospects Hendry Mendez and Geremy Villoria. The 31-year-old, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, is a strong defender across all outfield spots and brings postseason experience, having recorded a .778 OPS, 12 home runs, and 38 RBIs in 96 games this season for the Twins. Bader, a right-handed hitter, is expected to address an outfield need and potentially platoon against left-handed pitching for the Phillies, with his contract including a $10 million mutual option for 2026.