Fansided · Sep 17, 2025
Projecting a reasonable extension for Phillies' spark plug Harrison Bader
Kansas City Royals v Philadelphia Phillies | Mitchell Leff/GettyImagesWhat could a reasonable extension look like for Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader? He has arguably been the club's best hitter over the past few weeks. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson has used him to hit in the leadoff position regularly since Sept. 9 in place of the injured Trea Turner.
The team will experience turnover in its outfield group this winter and next offseason. Max Kepler will be a free agent after 2025, and Nick Castellanos will enter the final season of his five-year deal in 2026. The Phillies could offer Bader an extension this winter to prevent him from becoming a free agent.