Bader went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and a two-run home run Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

For the second game in a row, Bader delivered multiple extra-base hits. He took Tyler Mahle deep in the second inning to homer in back-to-back contests -- his only two long balls this season. After a very slow start at the dish, Bader was a key contributor to the Cardinals' offense to close their series against the Reds, totalling two doubles, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in two contests. For the season, he's now hitting .233/.361/.533 across 36 plate appearances.

Bader went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a double in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bader got aboard with a double in the third inning and later scored on a Tommy Edman single. In the fifth, Bader launched his first homer of the year off Reds starter Wade Miley. The 26-year-old Bader had been held without a hit in the last three games. He's batting .185 with just one homer, one RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base across 32 plate appearances.

Bader is not starting Thursday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has appeared in seven games for the Cardinals in August, going 2-for-11 with a 2:2 BB:K in those contests. Dylan Carlson is covering center field in his place Thursday, with Tyler O'Neill getting the start in left field.

Bader is not in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was expected to sit Tuesday before Tyler O'Neill was scratched with a finger issue, pushing Dylan Carlson to left and Bader back into the lineup in center. Bader will now sit Wednesday afternoon instead, with O'Neill in left and Carlson in center, but there's a good chance Bader returns for the nightcap.

Bader will start in center field and bat ninth Tuesday against the Cubs, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was originally stationed on the bench for Tuesday's contest, but he'll take he place of Tyler O'Neill (undisclosed), who was a late scratch. Bader is 3-for-17 with three runs and a stolen base in nine games this season.

Bader isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bader went 1-for-1 with a walk in the second game of Monday's doubleheader, but he'll return to the bench Tuesday. Dylan Carlson will shift to center field with Dexter Fowler serving as the right fielder.

Bader isn't in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bader wasn't in the lineup for the series finale against the Pirates on Sunday, and he'll once again take a seat with right-hander Kyle Hendricks starting in the first game of the twin bill. While Bader shouldn't be in a platoon situation, the Cardinals' depth in the outfield gives the team more flexibility with the lineup card against righties. Dylan Carlson is starting in center field for Game 1 of the doubleheader.

Bader is not in Sunday's lineup against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

He is 2-for-5 with three strikeouts, one walk, two hit-by-pitches, two runs and one stolen base through two games this season. Bader will inevitably take a seat against the occassional righty this year, which is the case in this one against Mitch Keller. Lane Thomas will start in center field and hit ninth.

Bader will seemingly open the season as the starting center fielder as per manager Mike Shildt's comments following Sunday's intrasquad game, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the 26-year-old hasn't exactly lit it up with his bat during summer camp -- he's 4-for-15 with two strikeouts and one walk -- Bader will get his chance early to prove last season's lackluster .205/.314/.366 line was an outlier. Bader provided similarly sluggish results before spring training was suspended with a .229 average over 12 exhibitions; considering the promising Lane Thomas, and eventually, Dylan Carlson, will be looming behind him as competition, Bader may consequently have to produce early and often to keep a hold of an everyday spot.

Bader went 2-for-2 in the Cardinals' intrasquad game Saturday night, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was responsible for all of his side's hits during the three-inning contest, singling in the opening inning and adding a two-out double in the final frame. The success at the plate is key for Bader, who is looking to strengthen his grip on an everyday role during summer camp and build some momentum with the bat after hitting just .229 (8-for-35) in 12 Grapefruit League games this spring.