San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader, 32, has been on the sidelines since May 29 with left plantar fasciitis. A scooter crash over the weekend has complicated his recovery, causing further damage to the foot. The Giants said a planned appointment with a foot and ankle specialist in Indianapolis on Monday was “complicated” by the incident and “changed the nature of his evaluation.” Bader was scheduled for an MRI in San Francisco on Tuesday, but the crash may delay the recovery process.

Giants manager Tony Vitello told reporters after an 8‑2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers that Bader is “not better than he was prior to that” and that details are snapshot by others. The injury timeline could push back his return, adding to a frustrating and long runway for the player. Bader’s season has been uneven, hitting .170 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 30 games after signing a two‑year, $20.5 million free‑agent deal. He also missed time with a left hamstring strain in spring training.

In 2014, Bader was suspended 19 games by the Florida Gators after a scooter crash in which alcohol was allegedly involved. The latest incident underscores the challenges he faces as he battles to regain his form.