Harrison Bader out of Phillies’ Game 2 starting lineup vs Dodgers because of groin injury
October 6, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Harrison Bader is out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Division Series because of a groin injury. Bader was injured running the bases in the Phillies’ Game 1 loss. On Monday, manager Rob Thomson said imaging showed no major tear or strain in Bader’s groin. There is a possibility he could pinch hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Bader sidelined, the Phillies started Brandon Marsh in center field and right-handed hitters Otto Kemp in left field and Nick Castellanos in right against Dodgers lefty Blake Snell.