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Phillies' Bader Sidelined with Groin Injury Ahead of Crucial Playoff Game
6 Oct
Summary
- Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader injured his groin in Game 1
- Bader not in starting lineup for Game 2 against the Dodgers
- Phillies started Brandon Marsh, Otto Kemp, and Nick Castellanos instead
On October 7, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies were forced to adjust their lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an injury to star center fielder Harrison Bader. Bader, who was acquired by the Phillies in a trade-deadline deal, sustained a groin injury while running the bases in the team's Game 1 loss to the Dodgers.
Imaging showed no major tear or strain in Bader's groin, and there was a possibility he could be available to pinch-hit in Game 2. However, Phillies manager Rob Thomson opted to keep Bader out of the starting lineup. In his place, the team started Brandon Marsh in center field, with Otto Kemp in left field and Nick Castellanos in right field against Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell.
Bader had been a key contributor for the Phillies since joining the team, hitting .277 with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs during the regular season. His absence was a significant blow for the Phillies as they looked to even the series against the Dodgers.
