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Bader Benched: Thumb Injury Sidelines Giants Star

28 Feb

Summary

Bader removed from Friday game with right thumb contusion.
Thumb issue had been bothering him for a few days.
Expected to miss a couple of days; contract is for two years.

Bader was sidelined during Friday's Cactus League matchup against the Dodgers. The reason for his removal was a right thumb contusion, reported by Justice delos Santos.

Bader exited the game after his first at-bat in the initial inning. Giants manager Tony Vitello stated that Bader's thumb had been a concern for "a few days." He is expected to be unavailable for the next couple of days.

Signed to a two-year, $20.5 million contract in January, Bader is slated to be the team's starting center fielder. While his absence is not predicted to be lengthy, it presents an opportunity for Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan to gain more experience in the outfield.

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