Harrison Bader wanted an opportunity to play and he wanted to be on a competitive team. That's why the outfielder took his time finding a home in free agency, and ultimately, why he ended up signing with the Minnesota Twins.

The Mets brought back Jesse Winker to add to a crowded outfield that also has newcomers Juan Soto and Jose Siri, in addition to Taylor and veterans Starling Marte and Brandon Nimmo. In the Twin Cities, he’ll provide depth behind injury-prone Byron Buxton and provide an extra right-handed bat available to the lineup.

The Twins moved to fill another of their needs, signing a deal with free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader, the team announced on Friday. It was the second addition of the week and the second Major League signing of the offseason for Minnesota,

Harrison Bader's earnings with the Minnesota Twins could increase by $1.5 million to $7.75 million if the former Gold Glove center fielder plays regularly this season. Bader gets a $750,000 signing bonus and a $4 million salary as part of the $6.

Bader, 30, fills a need in the outfield created by Max Kepler’s departure in free agency, adding a right-handed complement to an outfield group that includes Byron Buxton and left-handed corner outfielders Matt Wallner and Trevor Larnach.

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Harrison Bader, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.The deal includes a mutual option for 2026 and pays Bader $6.25 million in guaranteed money,