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Phillies trade for Twins OF Harrison Bader at MLB trade deadline: Social media reacts
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The Philadelphia Phillies have done some one-stop shopping with the Minnesota Twins .
A day after acquiring closer Jhoan Duran from the Twins , the Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader on July 31, the day of MLB's 6 p.m. trade deadline.
Bader, a right-handed hitter, is batting .258 on the season with 12 homers, 38 RBI and an OPS of .778. The Phillies are sending outfielder Hendry Mendez, the organization's 12th-rated prospect, and RHP Geremy Villoria to the Twins.
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Bader, 31, won a Gold Glove in 2021 while playing for St. Louis . He signed a one-year deal with the Twins in the offseason which included a mutual option for 2026. He has also played for the Yankees and Mets .
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The Phillies' outfield has been a concern for much of the season, with free-agent addition Max Kepler struggling to provide offensive stability. While he has improved at the plate as the summer has progressed, center fielder Brandon Marsh , along with outfielders Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas , have been inconsistent offensively this season.
Harrison Bader contract
Bader signed a 1-year, $6.25 million deal with the Twins before the 2025 season. His contract includes a mutual option worth $10 million for the 2026 season, according spotrac.com .
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Fans react to Harrison Bader trade to Phillies
As with any move, the Harrison Bader trade to the Phillies has sparked debate on social media:
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Harrison Bader trade: Phillies acquire Twins OF at MLB trade deadline
