One day after slugger Aaron Judge landed on the injured list because of a hip injury, the New York Yankees have activated fly-catcher Harrison Bader from the IL. In a corresponding move, Franchy Cordero has been optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The club made the announcement on Tuesday morning.
Bader, 28, has been sidelined for the entire regular season to date because of a strained oblique. Last season, Bader, who's a standout defensive center fielder, was acquired from the Cardinals in exchange for left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery. He struggled across 14 games with the Yankees but his career OPS+ of 97 makes him a valuable contributor in light of his value in the field and on the bases.
As well, Bader put up big numbers at the plate last postseason with the Yankees.
The 2023 season marks Bader's walk year.[
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