Harrison Bader Officially Bids Farewell to Phillies Fans
Harrison Bader, the Phillies' free agent outfielder, posted a goodbye message to fans, signaling the end of his brief tenure in Philadelphia. Last week, Bader declined his side of a $10 million mutual option for 2026, officially making him a free agent.
Mutual options, often misnamed, are rarely exercised by both parties. Now on the market, Bader comes off one of the strongest seasons in his career.
Career Highlights and Performance
- Batted .277 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs
- Recorded a .796 OPS and 117 OPS+ between the Twins and Phillies
- Overcame years of team changes and injuries
- Showed potential as the well-rounded player scouts anticipated
Impact with the Phillies
Bader made a strong impression in his short time with Philadelphia, hitting .305 with an .824 OPS. He provided a crucial boost to the team both offensively and defensively during the trade deadline period.
"Harrison Bader in Philly worked. I would have liked to have him back."
Unfortunately, his postseason was cut short by a leg injury in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, sidelining him for the remainder of the series.
"Unfiltered, opinionated, and certainly do not care if you like it or not."
Though his time with the Phillies was brief, Bader demonstrated the full potential scouts once saw, leaving fans hoping for his return.
Author's summary: Harrison Bader’s impactful but short stint with the Phillies ended as he declined his 2026 option, leaving as a free agent after one of his best career seasons.
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