New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit his third home run of the season Wednesday afternoon. Bader now has 11 RBI in just 28 at-bats and is hitting .429. The 28-year-old missed time due to injury but has been red hot since coming off the IL. He hasn't been a weapon with the bat and mostly regulated to AL-Only leagues throughout his career, but he had a hot postseason for the Yankees and this good start to the season makes him someone to keep an eye on in other leagues.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is just a day off for the outfielder, who's appeared in three games since being activated from the injured list earlier this week. He missed the first five weeks of the season with an oblique strain and should be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is starting in center field and batting seventh against Drew Rasmussen

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he thinks outfielder Harrison Bader (undisclosed) will be OK after leaving Wednesday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians after an on-field collision with teammate Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the ninth inning. Bader is in good spirits after departing the contest early, but the Yankees will put him through precautionary tests just to be sure. For now, fantasy managers will want to consider Bader day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be ready to go for the team's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The 28-year-old was playing in just his second game of the 2023 season. Bader went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's game and has one hit in his first seven at-bats of the year.

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday's game in a corresponding move. Bader is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee. The 28-year-old's return is a big boost to an injured Yankees squad that just put All-Star slugger Aaron Judge (hip) on the injured list. Bader will have an everyday role for the Yankees in center field and should be returned to starting fantasy lineups for his debut on Tuesday.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has a chance to return for the team's series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning on May 5. The 28-year-old is currently on a rehab stint, trying to come back from a left oblique strain that he sustained on March 11 during a Spring Training contest. Bader is coming off a 2022 campaign that saw him hit .250 with five homers, 38 runs, 30 RBI, and 17 stolen bases over 86 games. If he's still on the waiver wire, fantasy managers in need of some speed should target the former Gold Glover.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) began a Minor League rehab assignment last Friday with Double-A Somerset and is expected to join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The 28-year-old, who was placed on the 10-day injured list in late March, will need about two weeks of Minor League action. This suggests that Bader could return to the Yankees in early May. Bader has been an inconsistent fantasy player, sometimes providing power and sometimes speed. Last season, he slashed .250/.294/.356 with five home runs, 30 RBI, and 17 stolen bases in 313 plate appearances between the Cardinals and the Yankees.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) went through an on-field workout at Yankee Stadium last Thursday, taking batting practice, running the bases, taking fly balls and ground balls and throwing to the bases. He's expected to have another similar day of workouts this week and could then start a minor-league rehab assignment. "It's right around the corner, which is very exciting," Bader said. "It's been a really good progression." Manager Aaron Boone said Bader will have a relatively longer stint in the minors, though, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back right away. The 28-year-old went on the 10-day injured list on March 30, but he'll be the club's everyday center fielder when he's fully healthy.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been hitting, running and throwing and is doing well, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's possible that Bader could play in minor-league rehab games on or around April 18. He strained his left oblique on a swing in spring training on March 8 and is expected to need around six weeks before making his 2023 debut with the Yanks. Bader was put on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 27) on March 30. Barring any setbacks once he starts playing in minor-league games, the 28-year-old outfielder should be able to return by the end of April. Bader played in only 86 games with the Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals in 2022 due to injuries, but he came on strong for the Bombers in last year's postseason and will be an everyday player when he's able to return.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been progressing in his recovery from a left oblique strain and is swinging in a pool. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Bader could begin swinging in a cage and re-introduce a throwing program within the week. The 28-year-old is on the 10-day injured list after straining his oblique on March 10. He is likely multiple weeks away from returning to action. When he returns, Bader is expected to be the Yankees starting center fielder. Aaron Judge and Isiah Kiner-Falefa will handle center-field duties while Bader is sidelined. Fantasy managers with an open IL spot should continue to stash Bader for now.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) is "doing better than we anticipated," according to manager Aaron Boone. It's not a very detailed account by Boone, but that's to be expected with injuries, especially ones in their early stages, such as Bader's. Bader is said to be set to miss around six weeks with a left oblique strain, and this doesn't ensure the timeline has shortened any. Injuries have been a problem for Bader in his career, and another has cropped up in the early going of this year. Bader's timeline is late April or early May, so it won't cost him most of the season like last year when he played in just 86 games.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) will be out around six weeks due to a left oblique strain. Bader will begin the 2023 regular season on the injured list and won't make his debut until late April or early May. With the 28-year-old sidelined, the Yankees could use either Aaron Judge or Aaron Hicks to patrol center field, with Oswaldo Cabrera and Estevan Florial benefitting from more playing time in left field as a result. A foot injury limited Bader to 86 games with the Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals last year, and it wasn't until the postseason with the Yanks that he really started to swing a hot bat. Injuries continue to be an issue for him, and it will knock down his fantasy value in upcoming drafts.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain in spring training. Manager Aaron Boone said he doesn't have a timeline for Bader yet, but it's safe to assume that he'll start the season on the injured list. Oblique strains can take up to a month to recover from, so fantasy managers need to prepare for the possibility that the 28-year-old center fielder will miss at least several weeks in the season's first month. With Bader set to be sidelined to open up the 2023 campaign, look for Estevan Florial and Oswaldo Cabrera to see more playing time in the outfield for the Yankees. Both Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks could shift over to center field to replace Bader while he's out.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) is set to undergo further testing after "feeling something" in his oblique on Wednesday. Hopefully, this is only the Yankees being extremely cautious with Bader. The 28-year-old might only end up missing a few games, assuming that the tests come back clean. Otherwise, Bader could very well begin the regular season on the injured list. That would be a shame considering Bader was looked upon as a possible breakout candidate for the 2023 season. Fantasy managers will have to check back after additional testing is done.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit another home run on Sunday. The veteran also collected three hits from the leadoff spot in the lineup in the fourth game of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, scoring three runs in the process. The home run was Bader's fifth of the postseason. With the Astros sweeping the Yankees, the 28-year-old will now finish the postseason with a .333 average, a .429 on-base percentage, and those five home runs in 35 plate appearances. He previously hit .250 with a .294 on-base percentage, five home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 313 regular season plate appearances this year.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is starting in center field and is hitting leadoff for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Bader, who played in only 14 regular season games for the team after being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline in August, has been the Yankees' hottest hitter this postseason. The 28-year-old has gone 5-for-19 with four home runs, five RBI, five runs scored and two walks in six games played. In the Game 1 loss to the Astros on Wednesday, Bader hit his fourth round-tripper in the 4-2 defeat. With Bader in the top spot in the order, second baseman Gleyber Torres drops to fifth in the lineup.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit his third home run of the playoffs on Sunday. Hitting third in the top of the second inning with one out, Bader homered off Cal Quantrill to score third baseman Josh Donaldson and extend the Yankees lead to three runs in the fourth game of the American League Division Series matchup. It was his only hit in three plate appearances in the game. So far this postseason, Bader is batting .286 with three home runs in 14 plate appearances. The veteran hit .250 with a .294 on-base percentage, five home runs, and 17 stolen bases in 313 plate appearances during the regular season.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and is making his debut with the team on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Bader is starting in center field and is batting seventh. The 28-year-old is mostly known for his defense in center field and his speed on the basepaths. He should be the team's primary center fielder for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. Before getting injured in 246 at-bats with the St. Louis Cardinals, Bader hit .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases in 72 games. He should be returned to lineups for fantasy managers still in need of stolen bases, although it remains to be seen how much he'll run coming off his foot injury.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will likely be activated from his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26 when he was with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was put in a protective walking boot after going on a minor league rehab assignment with St. Louis' Triple-A affiliate on July 22 and was then moved to the 60-day injured list on Aug. 25. The 28-year-old will give the Yankees defense a boost in center field as well as on the basepaths when he finally makes his team debut. In 246 at-bats with the Cardinals before his foot injury, Bader was hitting .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases.

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (heel) is planning to play the outfield in rehab games on Saturday and Sunday. Bader has been down with plantar fasciitis since June, back when he was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. If all goes smoothly for Bader, he could be on track to be activated from the injured list by Tuesday. Bader is hitting .256 with five homers, 35 runs, 21 RBI, and 15 steals over 246 at-bats.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will be doing a "full ramp-up" on Monday, and there is a target for his minor league rehab assignment to begin on Sept. 13, but the date could be moved up. Bader started hitting off a tee last week after recently resuming baseball activities. The 28-year-old hasn't played since June 26 and has yet to make his Yankees debut after being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at the Aug. 2 trade deadline. He'll offer the Yankees plenty of speed on the base paths and excellent defense in center field, but by the time he returns, he'll be of little use in fantasy to close out the regular season. In 246 at-bats in 2022, he's hit .256/.303/.370 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 15 stolen bases.