The San Francisco Giants centerfielder Harrison Bader is going to be missing some paydays as he recovers from the foot injury he aggravated in a bizarre late-night scooter crash.
The 32-year-old was already on the injured list recovering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot when the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday. According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Bader was riding an electric scooter in the city’s Marina district around 1:50am when he crashed into the back of a firetruck. He was then taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Now the Giants have announced they will be suspending payments to Bader, who is owed $1.42 million for the remainder of the season and another $10 million in 2027.
‘Over the weekend, Harrison Bader was involved in an accident that has delayed Harrison’s prior treatment timeline for plantar fasciitis and, unfortunately, his return to the field,’ Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey said in a statement.
‘We are still investigating the circumstances of the accident, but will be suspending payment to Harrison until he is able to resume performing services for the club.’
The Daily Mail has sought comment from Bader’s agent.
San Francisco Giants star Harrison Bader has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a bizarre late-night scooter crash involving a fire engine
Bader (seen here playing for the Philadelphia Phillies last season) won a Gold Glove in 2021
Giants manager Tony Vitello confirmed on Thursday that Bader’s first year in San Francisco is effectively over as medical staff evaluate the full extent of the damage.
‘I think that would have been a longshot to begin with,’ Vitello said regarding a potential return this season. ‘Obviously he’s not better than he was prior to that.
‘It’s going to delay him. There’s a chance it could delay the recovery process for him.’
Bader, who has not played a game since May 29, was scheduled to fly to Indianapolis on Monday to consult a specialist for his initial injury but the accident forced the team to alter his evaluation and order fresh MRI scans.
Remarkably, Bader was accused of a similar incident at the University of Florida in 2014 when he allegedly crashed a scooter into a parked car while intoxicated. As a result, the Florida Gators handed him a 19-game suspension to start the season.
When asked if Bader could face internal disciplinary action for his latest scooter crash, Vitello left the door open for front-office intervention.
‘I don’t know the circumstances. Depending on what those are, I wouldn’t rule any of that out,’ Vitello admitted. ‘The front office is sorting through all that other stuff.’
Prior to his injury, Bader endured a miserable debut campaign in the Bay Area, hitting a career-low .170, with five home runs, across 30 games.
