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Phillies Trade Grade: Harrison Bader immediately upgrades problem outfield

With the Philadelphia Phillies looking for an outfield upgrade for the second consecutive trade deadline, they managed to get their hopeful piece in Harrison Bader. The Phillies acquired Bader from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for prospect outfielder Hendry Mendez and 16-year-old right-handed pitcher Geremy Villoria. So how well did Philadelphia do with the move?

In adding Bader, he immediately upgrades their outfield by providing a solid combination of both defense and offense. Without question, the 31-year-old veteran’s calling card had always been his defense. As a former Gold Glove winner, Bader has compiled 67 defensive runs saved, 35 outfield assists along with an elite .