Harrison Bader's foot injury complicated by scooter crash
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Key Points:
- San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader, sidelined since May 29 with left plantar fasciitis, suffered further foot damage in a scooter crash over the weekend, potentially extending his recovery time.
- The crash complicated a planned specialist appointment in Indianapolis, altering the nature of his evaluation, and Bader was scheduled for an MRI in San Francisco on Tuesday.
- Giants manager Tony Vitello indicated the injury could delay Bader's return, noting the recovery was already expected to be lengthy and frustrating.
- Bader, 32, previously faced a 19-game suspension in 2014 related to a scooter crash involving alcohol, and this season he has struggled offensively, batting .170 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 30 games.
- He also missed time earlier this year due to a left hamstring strain sustained in spring training.
