Giants update Harrison Bader's contract status after scooter incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey provided a contract update on Harrison Bader, following an incident where the former Phillies outfielder's scooter collided with a fire truck. The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing. Bader, 32, signed a two-year, $20.5 million deal in January and remains under contract through 2027. Despite the incident, Posey's comments suggest the team aims to have Bader back next season. This situation adds to the Philadelphia Phillies' ongoing challenges in building a reliable outfield after their postseason exit.
- •Bader's scooter accident involved a collision with a fire truck.
- •The Giants are conducting an ongoing review of the incident.
- •Bader is in the first year of a two-year deal worth $20.5 million.
- •Posey indicates hope for Bader's productive return next season.
- •The Phillies face challenges in their outfield options after the postseason.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former Phillies Outfielder Gets Giants Contract Update After Viral Scooter Incident
"The Philadelphia Phillies got an update on a familiar face who made headlines for a confusing off-field decision.
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