Alternatives to Bader There were other free agents with more offense-focused skill sets from the right side of the plate whom the Twins could have targeted. Austin Hays, Ramón Laureano, and Randal Grichuk signed for less than Bader and are true lefty mashers. But the Twins opted to go with the defensive profile, despite almost no offensive upside.

The Minnesota Twins officially announced on Friday that they have signed outfielder Harrison Bader for the upcoming 2025 season. The deal is for a guaranteed $4 million and features a $750,000 signing bonus.

Former Florida baseball outfielder Harrison Bader has signed with the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2026, per sources.

MINNEAPOLIS — Outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement, which includes a mutual option for 2026, had not been finalized.

Bader seems likely to fill the role that Manuel Margot had in 2024. Margot appeared in 129 games for the Twins last year, though he was only in the starting lineup for 70. He spent a bit of time in all three outfield positions,

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Harrison Bader and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract

The former Yankees and Mets center fielder agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2026, the Daily News confirmed. Bader, a native of Bronxville, N.Y., hit .236 with 12 home runs, 51 RBI and 17 stolen bases with the Mets last season. He appeared in 143 games, and started 108, in the regular season.