Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Phillies Acquire Harrison Bader from Twins, Bolster Playoff Chances
The Philadelphia Phillies, a baseball team, got a new outfielder named Harrison Bader from another team called the Minnesota Twins.
In exchange, the Phillies gave up two players: Geremy Villoria and Hendry Mendez.
Bader is a good player with experience, hitting well this season.
He's joining the Phillies to help them.
This trade happened right after the Phillies got a pitcher from the Twins too, showing they're trying to get even better to win games.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.
The Phillies traded Geremy Villoria and Hendry Mendez to the Twins.
Bader, 31, has a .258 batting average with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs this season.
Bader has nine MLB seasons of experience and a .230 lifetime playoff batting average.
This trade follows the Phillies' acquisition of closer Jhoan Duran the previous day.
- Who
- The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.
- What
- The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins.
- When
- The trade occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- The trade involves the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Twins.
- Why
- To strengthen their team.
- Acquired Player
- Harrison Bader
- Age
- 31
- Batting Average
- .258
- Home Runs
- 12
- RBI
- 38
- Former Teams
- Yankees, Mets, St. Louis, Twins