Giants suspend payment to Harrison Bader after scooter crash
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants have suspended payments to outfielder Harrison Bader pending an investigation into a scooter accident that delayed his treatment for plantar fasciitis and his return to play.
- Bader's suspension will cost him approximately $1.5 million for the remainder of the 2026 season and could impact his $10 million salary for 2027, with long-term concerns about his left foot.
- The accident occurred early Saturday morning and may involve further evidence, including video; Bader has a history of scooter-related incidents, including a prior accident in college.
- Bader has played only 30 games this season due to injuries, and the scooter accident complicated a scheduled visit to a foot specialist in Indianapolis for his plantar fasciitis.
- The Giants' decision aligns with MLB's collective bargaining agreement, which restricts high-risk activities without team consent, and the organization is prepared for a potential dispute with Bader and the MLB Players Association.
