Giants' Harrison Bader ends season after scooter crash

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after a scooter accident early Sunday morning, July 26, complicated an existing foot injury. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the city's Marina district, near the Balboa Cafe, and resulted in Bader being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Giants manager Tony Vitello confirmed the season-ending decision on Thursday, July 30, stating that a return this year would have been a longshot even before the crash. The 32-year-old center fielder had not played since May 29 due to a left plantar fasciitis injury and was scheduled to fly to Indianapolis to see a specialist for the persistent issue. According to the team, the scooter accident further injured the same foot, changing the nature of his medical evaluation and complicating his planned consultation.

While the Giants have not released detailed findings from an MRI scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, Vitello indicated the crash would delay Bader's recovery process. The manager said he first learned something had happened on Sunday, the day before Bader's scheduled trip. Witness accounts reported by local media...