Bader is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Orioles on Tuesday due to an illness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bader won't start Tuesday, but Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the 30-year-old outfielder could be available off the bench if he feels better. The Twins will go with Willi Castro, Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach in the outfield against Orioles southpaw Cade Povich.

Bader is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

It's a routine day of rest for Bader, who had started each of the previous five games. DaShawn Keirsey is playing left field and batting ninth for the Twins.

Bader is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Bader had started each of the previous four games but will grab a seat for Thursday's series finale. DaShawn Keirsey is playing left field and batting eighth for the Twins.

Bader is not in Minnesota's starting lineup against Atlanta on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader has gone 5-for-7 with one stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI over his last two games, but he'll begin Friday's game in the dugout. The Twins will start Trevor Larnach, Byron Buxton and DaShawn Keirsey in the outfield against Atlanta right-hander Bryce Elder.

Bader went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The speedy outfielder drove in a go-ahead run on a ground ball in the fourth inning, pushing Minnesota on top 3-2. Matt Wallner (hamstring) had to exit Tuesday's game, and Bader is a candidate for additional at-bats until the former is healthy. Bader could be a sneaky source of power and speed for fantasy managers in a more consistent role, as he's batting .255 with three home runs, 11 RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base through 47 at-bats to begin the season.

Bader is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bader will head to the bench after going 0-for-13 at the dish over his last four starts. With Bader out of the lineup, Trevor Larnach will fill in as the Twins' starting left fielder, opening up the designated-hitter spot for Edouard Julien.

Bader went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Bader was responsible for the Twins' lone run Tuesday, when his single in the fifth inning brought Ty France across home plate to tie things up at 1-1. Bader has logged a hit in three straight games and has gone 5-for-11 with one walk and two RBI over that span.

Bader went 1-for-1 with a three-run homer in a win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bader cemented the Twins' first win of 2025 with a pinch-hit blast to left field in the ninth to put them up 8-3. He has two homers on three hits in 12 plate appearances in the early going.

Bader went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bader appeared ticketed for fourth-outfielder duties with the Twins heading into spring training, but he seems to be a beneficiary of the injuries to infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Brooks Lee (back). With Lewis and Lee on the injured list, Jose Miranda is expected to see the majority of the starts at third base to begin the season, making corner outfielders Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner candidates to see more time at designated hitter and thereby opening up a spot in the outfield for Bader. His performance Thursday should also help keep him the lineup in the short term until Lee or Lewis return.

Bader will start in left field and bat ninth in Thursday's season opener versus the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bader appeared ticketed for fourth-outfielder duties with the Twins heading into spring training, but he seems to be a beneficiary of the injuries to infielders Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Brooks Lee (back). With Lewis and Lee on the injured list, Jose Miranda is expected to see the majority of the starts at third base to begin the season, making corner outfielders Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner candidates to see more time at designated hitter and thereby opening up a spot in the outfield for Bader. The 30-year-old brings most of his real-life value as a defender, but he proved to be a decent fantasy asset in 2024 despite often hitting at the bottom of the Mets' batting order. In 143 games last season, Bader totaled 12 home runs, 17 steals, 57 runs and 51 RBI.