"The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent center fielder Harrison Bader, a source told ESPN on Monday. The deal is worth $20.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Bader, 31, is a right-handed hitter who's coming off one of his best offensive seasons and provides a major boost to the Giants' center-field defense, an organizational goal for the offseason."
"Originally a third-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015, Bader has slashed .247/.313/.401 for six different teams since 2017. Bader's biggest improvement last year was his production against same-side pitching, slashing .300/.369/.476 against right-handers and showing he can be more than a platoon player. The Bader signing is a highlight in a relatively conservative offseason for the Giants, who have mostly added two starters, Tyler Mahle and Adrian Houser, on low-cost deals. The team is still expected to be in the market for a second baseman."
San Francisco signed Harrison Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract. Bader, 31, hit .277/.347/.449 with 17 homers, 54 RBIs and 11 stolen bases last season, producing a career-high .796 OPS. Bader won a Gold Glove in 2021 and is regarded as a top defensive center fielder who should address the Giants' minus-18 outs above average in the outfield. He improved notably against right-handed pitching, slashing .300/.369/.476, indicating he can play beyond a platoon role. The Giants have otherwise made conservative, low-cost pitching additions and remain linked to second-base help.
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