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Giants' manager confirms Harrison Bader will not return this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:43 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Giants' manager confirms Harrison Bader will not return this season

Summary

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello announced that center fielder Harrison Bader, who last played on May 29, will miss the remainder of the season due to injury. Bader, signed to a two-year contract this offseason, faced setbacks from plantar fasciitis and a scooter-related incident that worsened his foot injury. Since Bader's absence, Drew Gilbert has taken over center field duties, but he has struggled offensively, managing a.237 batting average this season. The Giants continue to evaluate their options as they head into their series against the Padres.

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Status Watch

•Harrison Bader has not played since May 29 due to foot injuries.
•He sustained further injury from a scooter accident in late July.
•Bader was signed to bolster the Giants' outfield defense.
•Drew Gilbert has assumed Bader's position but has underperformed.
•The Giants are assessing their roster ahead of the Padres series.

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3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Tony Vitello Drops Brutal Season-Ending Harrison Bader Update

What they're saying

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The San Francisco Giants‘ season has not gone to plan. Despite winning the series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, the Giants were hit with more brutal injury news.Manager Tony Vitello told reporters before their series against the Padres on Thursday that Opening Day starting center fielder Harrison Bader will not return this season.“Tony Vitello […] The post Giants’ Tony Vitello Drops Brutal Season-Ending Harrison Bader Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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