Harrison Bader

[Padres]

may be available. His 2026 ZiPS projection is okay [certainly not great] at .247/.309/.407, 15 HR, 13 SB, 94 OPS+ (4 @ CF). Normally he grades out at EX in COF positions and VG in CF. In all likelihood in real life he will sign a 2 year contract this off season as he is currently a Free Agent. I am leaning on going with Denzel Clarke in CF for the 2026 IBC Padres [He projects lesser on O but better on D at .231/.307/.377, 13 SB, 89 OPS+ (7 @ CF)] and would use Bader as a semi-platoon in CF and 4th OF/defensive replacement in the COF if I go this route ... Not looking for anything in particular but not looking for MI ...

[Padres]

may be available. His 2026 ZiPS projection is okay [certainly not great] at .247/.309/.407, 15 HR, 13 SB, 94 OPS+ (4 @ CF). Normally he grades out at EX in COF positions and VG in CF. In all likelihood in real life he will sign a 2 year contract this off season as he is currently a Free Agent. I am leaning on going with Denzel Clarke in CF for the 2026 IBC Padres [He projects lesser on O but better on D at .231/.307/.377, 13 SB, 89 OPS+ (7 @ CF)] and would use Bader as a semi-platoon in CF and 4th OF/defensive replacement in the COF if I go this route ... Not looking for anything in particular but not looking for MI ...

Between Clarke and Melton the IBC Padres have good options for CF so Bader is definitely available ...

[Padres]

Been a wonderful weekend that included attending a birthday party celebrating a good friend/relative turning 100; da' Bears, big real life White Sox signing; NFL 'specially Steelers ... 6 teams interested and I will follow up ... I rarely say this ... Go Pats.