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Giants’ Harrison Bader out for season following scooter crash that worsened foot injury
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader aggravated his foot injury in a scooter accident early Sunday morning in the Marina District, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries and a hospital visit.
- The accident altered the planned evaluation of his plantar fasciitis by a specialist, leading to an MRI to assess the new injury's severity.
- Giants manager Tony Vitello announced Bader will miss the remainder of the 2026 MLB season, though the scooter accident did not change this decision.
- Bader has not played since May 29 due to his foot injury and had previously missed time with a hamstring injury, limiting him to 30 games this season after signing a two-year contract.
- When active, Bader has struggled offensively, batting .170/.198/.358 with five home runs and 14 RBIs over 106 at-bats in the 2026 season.
