Overview
- The scooter crash occurred early Sunday in San Francisco’s Marina/Cow Hollow area and led to Bader being taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police and fire department statements.
- The Giants say the incident worsened Bader’s existing left plantar fasciitis, he underwent an MRI, and the team has determined he will not return for the 2026 season.
- President Buster Posey announced the club is suspending Bader’s salary during an internal investigation into the crash to determine whether the incident violated his contract or MLB rules on risky activities.
- The players’ union has not commented publicly and reporting says a grievance is likely if the Giants press contractual discipline, which could include docking pay or other remedies under the CBA.
- Bader’s absence removes a contracted outfielder from the roster ahead of the trade deadline, ends a difficult season for the player who appeared in 30 games, and follows a separate 2014 college-era scooter incident that has been cited in coverage.