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Giants Suspend Pay for Harrison Bader After Scooter Crash During Injury Rehab
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader has had his salary suspended by the club following a scooter accident that has further complicated his recovery from plantar fasciitis. The incident, which occurred last month, saw Bader collide with the rear of a fire truck near San Francisco’s Marina District, resulting in his left foot being run over by the vehicle’s wheel. This new injury necessitates surgery and delays his return to play.
Buster Posey, president of baseball operations for the Giants, confirmed on June 1st (KST) that Bader was involved in an accident over the weekend, impacting his treatment schedule for plantar fasciitis. The team announced that they would withhold Bader’s salary until he is able to resume his duties as a player. The Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement prohibits players from engaging in high-risk activities like operating scooters or motorcycles without explicit written consent from their team.
Bader, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the Giants before the current season, was expected to anchor the team’s center field, a position previously held by Jung Hoo Lee. Despite his reputation for elite outfield defense, Bader has struggled offensively this season, batting .170 with five home runs across 30 games for San Francisco. The club is currently investigating the full circumstances surrounding the accident.
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