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Bader's Season Ends After Scooter Mishap
31 Jul
Summary
- Harrison Bader's 2026 season is over due to a foot injury.
- A recent scooter accident reportedly involved a fire engine.
- Bader joined the Giants on a two-year, $20.5 million deal.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader's 2026 season has officially ended due to a persistent foot injury. Manager Tony Vitello confirmed on Thursday, July 31, 2026, that Bader will not return for the remainder of the year. This unfortunate conclusion stems from pre-existing left plantar fasciitis, which was reportedly aggravated by a late-night scooter accident last weekend.
Further details emerged on Thursday, July 31, 2026, from SFist, indicating the accident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2026. The 32-year-old Bader allegedly crashed his scooter into a fire engine near Balboa Cafe in San Francisco's Marina District. This incident echoes a past event during his college years when he was suspended for a similar scooter collision.
Bader has not played since May 29, 2026, and was scheduled to consult a specialist for his plantar fasciitis. He signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the Giants in free agency this offseason. While recognized as one of MLB's superior defensive center fielders when healthy, Bader struggled offensively this season, slashing .170/.198/.358 with five homers in 30 games.
