Los Angeles Dodgers Interested In Harrison Bader

The problem here is that the Twins will be getting back a deep prospect.  That almost makes it senseless to go after a hitting prospect, since Twins can't identify or develop hitting.  On the other hand, they can look for a deep pitching prospect to develop.  But I doubt they'll be there to develop it.

A couple of Ko, Zazueta, Copen or Harlan.

I think Bader is simalar to Nelson Cruz and Eduardo Escobar. Escobar better three prospects with FVs 40+, 40 and below 35. For Cruz they got two 45s and Ryan slotted in below Strotman according the Fangraphs. To make that deal happen the Twins needed to add a prospect back. 

Someone in that 40-45 range for the Dodgers will have some success in the majors. The Twins need to find that guy. 

3 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

As I mentioned on the TD live stream a few days ago, the Twins are really interesting sellers. Their controllable pieces are top-shelf, and even their rentals can fit on pretty much any team.

What team doesn't need a switch-hitting tenth man in Castro?

What team doesn't need a legitimate center fielder, who can play elite corner outfield, all while hitting, in Bader?

What team doesn't need a legit shut down lefty out of the pen in Coulombe?

What team doesn't... um... need a guy nicknamed "The Sheriff"? Sure, we'll go with that.

Does anyone feel a little queasy thinking about returns for the expiring contracts? Guess we shall see. The only reason to hold those players is out of spite for the offers. Is that a thing even? The Twins don't look like a fully functioning team these days. Does Boston wake them up?

Selling off expiring contracts also opens a space in the roster and an opportunity to someone who they do control for next year.

5 minutes ago, Dman said:

And that might be the most important thing.  It should give them time to bring young players up, get them acclimated and find out who looks like they might possibly be ready and who doesn't which will also play into what they think their needs will be in the offseason.

 

What?

Is this A ball?

Bader is going to test the market this off-season based upon an excellent (for him) offensive showing and his usual strong and versatile OF defense.  Why would he re-sign with the Twins who are losing and on a losing trajectory?

56 minutes ago, SteveLV said:

Bader is going to test the market this off-season based upon an excellent (for him) offensive showing and his usual strong and versatile OF defense.  Why would he re-sign with the Twins who are losing and on a losing trajectory?

He wouldn't.

Bader believes he is a full time player. The Twins signed him as a 4th/5th outfielder. That is his ceiling.

Can't blame Bader for wanting a full time gig. Hope he gets the contract he is looking for but the Twins should pass.

On 7/27/2025 at 12:28 PM, Brock Beauchamp said:

As I mentioned on the TD live stream a few days ago, the Twins are really interesting sellers. Their controllable pieces are top-shelf, and even their rentals can fit on pretty much any team.

What team doesn't need a switch-hitting tenth man in Castro?

What team doesn't need a legitimate center fielder, who can play elite corner outfield, all while hitting, in Bader?

What team doesn't need a legit shut down lefty out of the pen in Coulombe?

What team doesn't... um... need a guy nicknamed "The Sheriff"? Sure, we'll go with that.

And after the deadline passes the Twins will probably need all of those things.

2 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

On their way to a 78-win season?

Rumor has it that another season is planned for 2026.  However, if it makes you feel better, there is less certainty about 2027.

2 minutes ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

What do Bader, Castro, Paddack, and Coulombe have to do with the 2026 season? None of them are under contract.

Another rumor I've heard is that sometimes fellas NOT under contract sign new contracts with their current team.

4 hours ago, dxpavelka said:

Another rumor I've heard is that sometimes fellas NOT under contract sign new contracts with their current team.

Not in the TD universe.

10 hours ago, Brock Beauchamp said:

The Twins can sign pretty much any free agent they want with one simple trick: offer them the most money.

and they sometimes do just this