#contract-projection

#contract-projection

Among the center fielders available in free agency, Harrison Bader stands as the best option in terms of defense. In 2025, he tied for 7th-best among qualified outfielders with 13 Defensive Runs Saved. Indeed, Bader has been worth a staggering 67 DRS along with 77 Outs Above Average dating back to his debut 2017 season. In 2025, Bader paired his typically excellent defense with a career-best offensive performance.

The longtime Blue Jays shortstop is now a free agent, and after a brilliant bounce-back campaign in 2025, he's due to strike it rich on the open market. The shortstop hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs, supplying 3.8 fWAR and a 134 wRC+ to the lineup. His defense remains a serious question mark - he accrued -13 Outs Above Average and -12 Defensive Runs Saved this season - but a move to second base in the World Series could portend a long-term change.