Giants Suspend Bader Pay After Scooter Accident

The Giants announced they are withholding payment from Bader due to the accident that delayed treatment for his plantar fasciitis. According to team president Buster Posey, the club is still investigating the circumstances of the incident but will continue suspension until Bader can resume services. fish-roadgame.com

Bader has been sidelined since May 29 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Despite the scooter accident aggravating the injury, manager Tony Vitello clarified that Bader's season was already over due to the pre-existing condition. The outfielder signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract in January and appeared in 30 games before his season-ending injury, batting .170 with five home runs.