Bader's Salary Suspended
Giants Suspend Harrison Bader's Salary After Scooter Crash Aggravates Foot Injury
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The San Francisco Giants have suspended payment on Harrison Bader's salary after the outfielder crashed a scooter on July 26, further injuring his already-damaged left foot, according to MLB.com. Bader, 32, had not played since May 29 due to plantar fasciitis — a painful foot condition — and the crash set back his recovery even further.
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey announced the decision, saying the team will withhold pay until Bader is cleared to resume performing services for the club, Mercury News reported. The team is actively investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Scooter Crash Derails Bader's Already Fragile Recovery
Bader had been sidelined since late May with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The July 26 scooter accident made things worse. MLB.com reported the crash caused further damage to that same foot, pushing back his expected return date. The Giants had been waiting on him to return to an outfield that needed help.
By suspending his salary, the Giants are signaling they believe the accident violated his contract obligations. Players are typically required to avoid activities that put them at unnecessary risk of injury. Riding a scooter late at night could fall under that kind of restriction, Heavy noted.
Bader Has a History of Scooter Trouble
This is not Bader's first run-in involving a scooter. During his time at the University of Florida, he was suspended for 19 games following another late-night scooter crash, according to MLB.com. That incident came during his sophomore season and raised early questions about his judgment off the field.
The pattern adds context to why the Giants moved quickly to suspend pay. Teams rarely take that step unless they feel a player clearly broke the rules. With two scooter incidents now on his record, Bader faces a tough road to rebuild trust with the organization.
Posey Steps In as Giants Take a Hard Line
Buster Posey, the Giants' president of baseball operations and a Hall of Fame catcher, made the call to suspend Bader's salary himself. East Bay Times reported Posey announced the move publicly, a sign the team wanted to send a clear message. The Giants are not treating this as a minor incident.
The team said it will continue investigating before making any further decisions. Bader's pay will remain suspended until he is medically cleared and deemed able to return to duty, Press Democrat reported. No timeline for his return has been announced.
What This Means for Bader's Season and Contract
Bader signed with San Francisco hoping for a fresh start after previous stops with the Cardinals, Yankees, and Mets. Now, with more than two months already lost to injury, his 2025 season looks all but finished. The scooter crash has turned a difficult year into a potential career crossroads.
Losing even a portion of his salary stings financially, but the bigger damage may be to his reputation. Mercury News noted the Giants are a first-class organization with high standards. Bader will need to show accountability if he hopes to remain with the team beyond this season.
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