Harrison Bader injures foot in scooter crash before specialist appointment
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader further injured his left foot in a scooter accident in San Francisco. This incident occurred just before he was set to visit a specialist for plantar fasciitis that has kept him sidelined since May 30. Bader attended the appointment, but new injuries altered how the medical team evaluated his condition. Manager Tony Vitello described the situation as frustrating, noting that Bader's recovery timeline will be delayed. The Giants are facing a challenging season, currently 16 games under.500, compounded by injuries to other players, including Casey Schmitt and Trevor McDonald.
- •Bader's injury occurred before an appointment regarding plantar fasciitis.
- •Bader's foot injury has changed his medical evaluation process.
- •The Giants are experiencing a tough season, with multiple significant injuries.
- •Bader has played only 30 games this season, batting.170.
- •San Francisco is 16 games below.500 and could trade players.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Harrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season
- 2:05 AMNew York Post — Harrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season - New York Post
"The San Francisco Giants’ season has already gone horribly wrong. Harrison Bader somehow found a way to make it stranger.
"The San Francisco Giants’ season has already gone horribly wrong. Harrison Bader somehow found a way to make it stranger.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:05 AMHarrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season
The San Francisco Giants’ season has already gone horribly wrong. Harrison Bader somehow found a way to make it stranger.
- New York PostJul 29, 2026, 2:05 AMHarrison Bader’s scooter crash adds farcical twist to Giants’ nightmare season - New York Post
The San Francisco Giants’ season has already gone horribly wrong. Harrison Bader somehow found a way to make it stranger.
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