Count new Twins outfielder Harrison Bader among his many fans. “I’m pretty sure I’ve asked him for multiple autographs in the past just because I admire his game so much,” said Bader, who now has a locker next to Buxton’s at Hammond Stadium.

The Minnesota Twins will try some position movements during Spring Training. Center fielder Harrison Bader will try to work in left field. On days where Byron Buxton is given a day off, it’s been reported that Bader would be back in center field for the Twins.

Both France and Harrison Bader, whom the Twins signed to one year-deals earlier this month, hit home runs on Tuesday in the Twins’ 5-4 win over the New York Yankees at Hammond Stadium. France is trying to rebound after a tough 2024 season at the plate in which his power and production were down.

Plus an injury update on top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Royce Lewis clarifies a viral comment about slumps.

Tuesday marked the Minnesota Twins' third exhibition game of spring training and it was a good one in terms of expected regular-season contributors slugging home runs.

Minnesota Twins third base coach Tommy Watkins (40) congratulates Harrison Bader (12) on hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers,

He doesn’t exactly need to ask directions to find the place. But Harrison Bader hasn’t done more than jog through left field since before Rocco Baldelli became Twins manager. Baldelli wants Bader to reacquaint himself with it.

Minnesota Twins Matt Wallner (38) is greeted by Harrison Bader after his two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees

Plus an injury update on top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, and Royce Lewis clarifies a viral comment about slumps.

Training is just around the corner for the Minnesota Twins after what many fans considered to be a lackluster offseason. While some insiders may not agree, the team still has to get ready for another 162-game season regardless of who they signed or didn’t sign.

Although Harrison Bader will likely play in center field when Byron Buxton is given a day off, Bader more likely will play in left when the Twins face lefthanded starters.

The Minnesota Twins are planning to give Harrison Bader regular playing time in left field this season. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.