Twins' Harrison Bader: Taking seat for series finale
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Bader is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Reds.
With Bader resting in the series finale, Willi Castro will move to Bader's usual spot in left field, while Kody Clemens enters the lineup at the keystone. Bader brings excellent defense in the outfield, but he's slashing just .176/.275/.353 since the middle of May and has now sat out three straight matchups with right-handed starting pitchers. He could be at risk of losing out on more playing time once Royce Lewis (hamstring) returns from the injured list to bring the Twins' position player group back to full strength.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Launches homer
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Bader went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run during Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.
Bader delivered a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning off Andrew Abbott to give the Twins a 5-4 lead. The long ball was Bader's seventh of the campaign and second in his last 10 games. During that stretch, Bader is 7-for-32 (.219) with a 3:14 BB:K. He's slashing .257/.347/.429 on the year.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Taking seat Wednesday
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Bader is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Bader is on the bench for the second time in three games while he's in the midst of an extended rough spell at the plate; dating back to May 25, he's slashing just .129/.243/.290 with a 29.7 percent strikeout rate. Though Bader is a strong defender in the outfield, the Twins could transition him into more of a part-time role if they want to move super-utility man Willi Castro to the corner outfield on a more regular basis in order to open up more opportunities for Brooks Lee and Kody Clemens in the infield.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Resting up Sunday
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Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Bader appears to be receiving a routine day off after starting each of the Twins' last five games. Willi Castro will fill in for Bader in left field.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Slugs sixth homer
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Bader went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-1 victory versus the Athletics on Wednesday.
Bader belted a two-run blast in the fifth inning to give the Twins a 3-0 lead. The long ball was a much-needed big hit after the veteran outfielder entered Wednesday having gone 1-for-13 over his previous eight contests. Bader was sidelined for a few games during that span due to a finger injury, so his power display Wednesday was a welcome sign that suggests he's beyond the issue.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Back in lineup
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Bader (finger) is starting in left field and batting eighth against Seattle on Saturday.
Bader was out of the Twins' lineup for four consecutive games due to a right finger injury, but he's been cleared to start in Saturday's contest. He has slashed .321/.391/.500 with five steals, two home runs and eight RBI in 64 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Out again Friday
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Bader (finger) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle.
Bader has now missed four consecutive starts due to a finger issue that first popped up Monday. It's unclear how close he is to rejoining the starting nine, but the Twins may begin thinking about placing him on the injured list if he can't return soon. Meanwhile, Willi Castro, Byron Buxton and Kody Clemens will start across the outfield Friday.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Still idle
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Bader (finger) isn't part of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Bader is absent from the starting nine for a third consecutive game due to a sore finger. Trevor Larnach will patrol left field while DaShawn Keirsey and Kody Clemens fill center and right field, respectively. Minnesota will have an off day Thursday before starting a three-game weekend series against the Mariners.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: On bench again Tuesday
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Bader (finger) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.
Bader sat out of Monday's game due to a sore finger and will remain on the bench Tuesday for a second straight game. Willi Castro, DaShawn Keirsey and Kody Clemens will start from left to right in the field Tuesday for Minnesota.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Working through finger injury
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Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters that Bader was held out of Monday's lineup against the Rays due to a sore finger, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
The injury doesn't appear to be that serious, with Baldelli relaying that Bader "[is going] to be fine." The Twins will go with Willi Castro, DaShawn Keirsey and Trevor Larnach in the outfield for Monday's series opener. Bader has slashed .321/.391/.500 with five steals, two home runs and eight RBI over 64 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Taking seat Monday
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Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
Bader will get a breather Monday for the Twins' series opener against Tampa Bay. Willi Castro, DaShawn Keirsey and Trevor Larnach will fill the outfield from left to right.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Returning to lineup Saturday
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Bader (groin) is starting in left field and batting seventh Saturday versus the Brewers.
A groin issue caused Bader to sit both Thursday and Friday after he was pulled early during the second game of a twin bill Wednesday. However, the injury doesn't appear to be severe, as Bader is back starting Saturday. Willi Castro -- who started in left field in Bader's stead Friday -- is out of the lineup Saturday while he deals with a knee injury.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: On bench Friday
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Bader (groin) is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Milwaukee.
It's the second straight absence for Bader after he suffered the groin injury during Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles. Willi Castro is shifting to left field Friday while Kody Clemens receives a start at second base.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Dealing with groin injury
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Bader is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles after exiting in the third inning of the Twins' 8-6 win in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday due to left groin tightness, MLB.com reports.
Bader started both contests of the twin bill, going a collective 2-for-6 with a double and an RBI before being lifted due to the groin issue. DaShawn Keirsey will pick up a start in left field Thursday in place of Bader, whom the Twins are viewing as day-to-day heading into their weekend series in MIlwaukee.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Exits second game with injury
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Bader was removed from the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Baltimore in the third inning due to an undisclosed injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Bader grounded out in the top of the third inning before being replaced in center field for the bottom of the frame. It's not clear what he's dealing with, but Bader was visited by the trainer in the first game Wednesday after sliding into the side wall following a catch. He stayed in that contest but might have aggravated something in the second game. The Twins should have more on Bader's condition shortly.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Returns to Twins' lineup
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Bader (illness) is starting in left field and batting eighth in Thursday's game versus the Orioles.
Bader was held out of the lineup the previous two days due to illness, but he homered as a pinch hitter Wednesday and is back in the Twins' lineup Thursday. The 30-year-old has provided surprising offensive punch for Minnesota this season, sporting an .825 OPS with four long balls.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Homers as pinch hitter Wednesday
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Bader (illness) slugged a two-run home run as a pinch hitter in a 5-2 win against the Orioles on Wednesday.
Bader began the game on the bench for the second day in a row due to an illness. However, he felt well enough to pinch hit in the seventh inning, and the veteran outfielder provided Minnesota with some big insurance runs on a two-run blast to left field. Bader remained in the game to play defense after hitting the long ball, so he seems likely to return to the starting lineup soon -- possibly Thursday for the final game of the series.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Sitting due to illness
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Bader is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Orioles on Tuesday due to an illness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Bader won't start Tuesday, but Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the 30-year-old outfielder could be available off the bench. The Twins will go with Willi Castro, Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach as their starting outfield trio against Orioles southpaw Cade Povich.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Out again Wednesday
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Bader (illness) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Orioles.
Bader is under the weather and will miss a second straight start. Willi Castro will play left field and bat eighth for the Twins.
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Twins' Harrison Bader: Taking seat Wednesday
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Bader is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cleveland.
It's a routine day of rest for Bader, who had started each of the previous five games. DaShawn Keirsey is playing left field and batting ninth for the Twins.
