San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader allegedly crashed his scooter into the back of a fire truck early Sunday morning, an accident that further injured his foot and ended his season.
Bader, who has dealt with injuries throughout 2026, was scheduled to see a foot specialist this week for ongoing plantar fasciitis issues.
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However, the team announced Tuesday that his condition worsened after the scooter crash, and he will need an MRI to assess the new injury.
Details of the Incident
While the team did not provide specifics, SFist reported the crash occurred in the Cow Hollow area around 1:50 AM near the Balboa Cafe.
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A witness told the outlet that Bader collided with the back of a San Francisco Fire Department truck, and the scooter wheel rolled over his foot, causing a "major injury."
The fire department said a patient was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police confirmed they responded to a call for someone needing assistance.
Witnesses told reporter Matt Lively they saw Bader drinking at bars in San Francisco hours before the accident.
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Bader, who signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Giants before the season, has a history of scooter mishaps.
He was suspended 19 games at the University of Florida in 2014 after allegedly crashing a scooter into a parked car.
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It remains unclear if alcohol played a role in the latest incident, but officials claimed he had a "strong odor of alcohol" on his breath during his first scooter wreck.
