Harrison Bader was in the kitchen inside the Yankees’ clubhouse about 10-15 minutes before Tuesday’s game when he looked up at the TV.
The Yankees acquired Bader at last year’s trade deadline from the Cardinals and then opted not to move him at this year’s deadline, instead trying to see if they could go on a run to make the playoffs. But they have only continued to sink, which has recently led them to prioritize younger players that could be part of their future.
Bader, who had sat twice in the last four games before Tuesday while going through a brutal slump at the plate, said he has appreciated his time with the Yankees. “Regardless of what happened or may happen, just getting the opportunity to play in this uniform — and I still hopefully do get the opportunity to play in this uniform — just everything that’s happened has been an absolute blessing and an absolute gift,” the Bronxville native said. “I never in a million years thought I’d play in the big leagues, let alone for the New York Yankees. So just the opportunity has been incredible and I’ve loved every second of it.
Bader admitted that it was “a little weird” finding out about going on waivers via ESPN — it is not uncommon for teams not to tell players about going on irrevocable waivers — though he did not seem upset by it.“I never even watch ESPN, that’s what’s funny about it,” he said during a lighthearted session with reporters. “I just don’t even watch ESPN and all of a sudden here we go. Tune in, timing is everything.
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