Giants gathering details about Harrison Bader’s late-night scooter crash
Key Points:
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader was injured in a scooter crash early Sunday near Balboa Cafe in San Francisco, colliding with a fire engine and sustaining major foot injuries.
- Bader was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later traveled to Indianapolis for a specialist evaluation, but the Giants have not released detailed updates or MRI results.
- The team is still investigating the incident, but Bader has been reportedly uncooperative, possibly due to concerns about contract implications related to engaging in high-risk activities without team consent.
- Bader has struggled with injuries and performance this season, batting .170 in 30 games before missing time due to a foot ailment; his return to play this season remains uncertain.
- Giants manager Tony Vitello provided limited information on Bader’s status, indicating uncertainty about his recovery timeline and whether he will play again this season, while the team’s front office handles ongoing matters.