Harrison Bader's foot injury complicated by scooter crash
San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader faces an extended absence after an incident over the weekend. The outfielder, who has been sidelined since May 29 with left plantar fasciitis, was involved in a scooter crash between Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Team officials confirmed on Tuesday that the accident further damaged his injured foot. This event interrupted a scheduled evaluation with a specialist in Indianapolis, forcing the medical staff to reassess his status. Giants manager Tony Vitello stated that while Bader is safe, his recovery timeline remains unclear and likely delayed by these recent developments.
Bader is in his first season with the Giants following a two-year, 20.5 million dollar free agent signing. His current campaign has been hampered by various health setbacks, including an initial hamstring strain during spring training. In the 30 games he appeared in this year, he hit .170 with five home runs and 14 RBIs.
This is not the first time a scooter incident has impacted the veteran player. In 2014, he served a 19-game suspension at the University of Florida following a separate scooter accident. The team is currently waiting for the results of an MRI performed in San Francisco to determine the extent of the new complications.