Giants suspend Harrison Bader without pay for off-field issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The San Francisco Giants announced the suspension of outfielder Harrison Bader without pay due to his involvement in an accident that delayed his recovery from plantar fasciitis. The incident occurred over the weekend, with Bader reportedly crashing a scooter into a fire department truck, resulting in aggravated injuries. The team's general manager, Buster Posey, confirmed the suspension in a statement, noting an ongoing investigation into the accident. The suspension will remain in effect until Bader can return to the field and resume his duties for the team.
- •Harrison Bader was suspended without pay by the San Francisco Giants.
- •The suspension follows a scooter accident that worsened his existing injury.
- •Bader was reportedly out late before the incident occurred.
- •Buster Posey announced the suspension as part of an ongoing investigation.
- •Bader's future with the team remains uncertain amid recovery.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Harrison Bader suspended without pay
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