"The Giants and free agent outfielder Harrison Bader are in agreement on a two-year contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal between San Francisco and Bader, a client of Vayner Sports, is still pending completion of a physical. Bader, 31, has been a free agent for three consecutive offseasons but now lands the multi-year deal that's previously eluded him. He signed one-year deals with the Mets and Twins, respectively, over the past two winters."
"In 501 plate appearances between Minnesota and Philadelphia last year, Bader slashed .277/.347/.449 with 17 homers, 24 doubles, a triple and 11 steals (albeit in 18 attempts). His 7.8% walk rate was the second-best he's posted in a 162-game season, though 2025's bloated 27.1% strikeout rate was also his worst full-season mark since 2019. Much of Bader's success can be attributed to an increase in playing time and a hefty .359 average on balls in play,"
Harrison Bader reached agreement on a two-year deal with the San Francisco Giants that remains subject to a physical. Bader, 31, had spent three consecutive offseasons as a free agent and previously signed one-year deals with the Mets and Twins. In 501 plate appearances between Minnesota and Philadelphia, he slashed .277/.347/.449 with 17 homers, 24 doubles, a triple and 11 steals. His 7.8% walk rate was strong, while a 27.1% strikeout rate was a full-season high. Increased playing time, a .359 BABIP, a 10.2% barrel rate and 40.3% hard-hit rate underpinned his performance.
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