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SF Giants to Move Lee to Right Field After Signing Harrison Bader

Following the club's signing of Harrison Bader to a two‑year deal, Buster Posey told reporters Friday that Lee will move from center to right field ahead of the 2026 season.
With defense the priority, the Giants moved Jung Hoo Lee from center to right field after signing Harrison Bader, who has +77 outs above average since 2017.
The general manager said the team evaluated Lee relative to center and right fielders, noting his 275 KBO games at right field, and plans to prepare him at Papago Park and spring workouts.
Entering year three of his deal, Lee will no longer be the primary center fielder, and Posey said Lee took the news well after discussions with Minasian and Vitello.
At Papago Park, Giants' minor-league facility, Lee will practice in a right-field replica and still play center for Team South Korea in the World Baseball Classic, starting Feb. 10.

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