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Minnesota Twins Sign Harrison Bader to Bolster Outfield Defense

The Twins add the Gold Glove-winning center fielder on a one-year deal as they prepare for the 2025 MLB season.

Sep 7, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
During his year with the New York Mets, center fielder Harrison Bader — pictured with a Star of David on his belt — endeared himself to many Jewish fans with his public displays of Jewishness. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Harrison Bader, a 2021 Gold Glove winner, signed a one-year, $6.25 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, including a mutual option for 2026.
  • Bader, known for his elite defensive skills and speed, will provide depth and support for injury-prone center fielder Byron Buxton.
  • The 30-year-old outfielder played 143 games for the New York Mets in 2024, hitting .236 with 12 home runs, 51 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases.
  • This marks Bader's fifth team in five seasons, following stints with the Cardinals, Yankees, Reds, and Mets.
  • The Twins have made minimal offseason roster changes, with Bader and reliever Danny Coulombe being their only notable free-agent signings so far.