San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader has not had the type of season he probably hoped for entering 2026. Bader appeared in only 30 games these season, posting a .170 batting average, 14 RBIs and five home runs. (Scott Marshall, Imagn Images) Cleveland Guardians mascot Slider interacts with fans during game against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on April 17, 2026. (Jeff Curry, Imagn Images) Fans react as the Milwaukee Brewers' Jake Bauers homers against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field on March 26, 2026. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: What happened to Harrison Bader?