Harrison Bader Officially Bids Farewell to Phillies Fans
The Phillies' free agent outfielder Harrison Bader posted a goodbye message to fans on Instagram, signaling the end of his brief time in Philadelphia. Last week, Bader declined a $10 million mutual option for 2026, making him a free agent.
Performance in the 2025 Season
Bader had one of the best seasons of his career, batting .277 with 17 home runs, 54 RBIs, a .796 OPS, and a 117 OPS+ while playing for both the Twins and the Phillies. After years of moving between teams and dealing with injuries, he finally displayed the complete skill set scouts had anticipated.
Impact on the Phillies
During his short tenure in Philadelphia, Bader impressed by hitting .305 with an .824 OPS, providing the Phillies a significant boost on offense and defense at the trade deadline. Unfortunately, a leg injury in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers ended his postseason prematurely.
"I would have liked to have him back. Harrison Bader in Philly worked."
"Mutual options are unironically never mutual and almost never picked up by both sides."
Bader’s departure leaves the Phillies without a player who briefly energized the team, and he now enters free agency following a season that rekindled his earlier promise.
Author’s Summary
Harrison Bader’s brief but impactful stint with the Phillies ended as he declined his contract option, leaving as a free agent after a strong comeback season marred by injury.
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