Giants outfielder Harrison Bader suffers injury in scooter accident
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader worsened his existing plantar fasciitis injury after a late-night scooter accident, complicating his recovery and requiring an MRI to assess the damage.
- Bader, who signed a two-year contract this year, has struggled with injuries and underperformance, batting just .170 in 30 games amid hamstring and foot issues.
- Additional injuries have hit the Giants hard, with Casey Schmitt suffering a torn meniscus and pitcher Trevor McDonald set for Tommy John surgery, likely sidelining him for the 2027 season.
- The Giants are currently 16 games below .500, facing a challenging season that may include trading key players like Robbie Ray, Tyler Mahle, and Luis Arráez, and potentially ending with their first 90-loss season since 2017.
- Bader’s scooter accident adds to a season marked by injuries, poor performance, and uncertainty, highlighting the team’s ongoing struggles.
