Giants withhold pay from outfielder Harrison Bader after scooter crash

San Francisco Giants announced they are temporarily suspending salary payments to outfielder Harrison Bader after a scooter accident further injured his left foot, which had already placed him on the injured list for plantar fasciitis since May 30. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on July 26 when Bader’s scooter struck the rear of a San Francisco Fire Department engine, and the truck’s wheel rolled over his foot, causing a significant injury, according to local reports.

"Over the weekend, Harrison Bader was involved in an accident that has delayed Harrison's prior treatment timeline for plantar fasciitis and, unfortunately, his return to the field," Giants president Buster Posey said in a statement. "We are still investigating the circumstances of the accident, but will be suspending payment to Harrison until he is able to resume performing services for the club."

Police confirmed that a person was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Bader, who is in the first year of a two-year, $20.5 million contract, has appeared in 30 games this season, posting a .170 batting average with five home runs and 14 RBIs.