Harrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season - New York Post

What the report says

The New York Post reported that San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader aggravated his already injured left foot in a late-night scooter crash in San Francisco, adding another setback to a season the article described as spiraling for the club. Bader had been due to see a foot and ankle specialist in Indianapolis on Monday for plantar fasciitis, which has kept him sidelined since May 30, but the new injury altered the purpose of that evaluation.

According to the report, the Giants said Bader still went to the appointment, then returned to San Francisco to be examined by team orthopedist Dr. Ken Akizuki. He was also scheduled for an MRI to assess the damage. Manager Tony Vitello indicated the crash would slow Bader’s recovery, which was already expected to be lengthy.

Bader, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million deal in January, has played only 30 games while dealing with hamstring and foot issues. The Post reported that he is hitting .170 with a .198 on-base percentage and .358 slugging percentage, production well below what San Francisco expected from him in center field. The article also noted a previous scooter-related incident during his college career at Florida in 2014.

The Bader update came alongside other injury problems for the Giants. The Post reported that Casey Schmitt tore his meniscus rounding first base and could miss the rest of his breakout season, while pitcher Trevor McDonald is set for Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss 2027. With San Francisco 16 games under .500 and facing trade-deadline decisions, the injuries add to pressure on a disappointing season.