Giants' Harrison Bader Injured in Scooter Crash; Red Sox Lose Curtis Mead to Broken Wrist

San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader is scheduled for an MRI after sustaining new injuries in a weekend scooter crash. Bader, who has been sidelined since May with foot discomfort initially diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, was involved in the accident on Saturday night. The impact has reportedly 'changed the nature' of his evaluation, according to team officials, who are now assessing the extent of the trauma to his left foot.

Bader has struggled significantly since signing a two-year, $20.5 million contract in January, appearing in only 30 games and hitting just .170. This is not the veteran's first scooter-related incident; he was previously suspended at the University of Florida in 2014 following a similar crash. The news adds to a growing list of Giants injuries, including infielder Casey Schmitt, whose season is likely over due to a torn meniscus, and pitcher Trevor McDonald, who requires Tommy John surgery.

In Boston, the Red Sox are facing their own injury crisis. Recently acquired infielder Curtis Mead is heading to the injured list with a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch on Monday. Transitioning to his new team from the Washington Nationals, Mead was expected to be a cornerstone of the Boston infield. His absence leaves a significant void for a club already missing Trevor Story, Marcelo Mayer, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

On the soccer pitch, Son Heung-min fueled a dramatic victory for the MLS All-Stars over the Liga MX All-Stars. Son scored two goals in a span of just three minutes during the first half, ultimately leading the MLS side to a 4-3 win. The performance underscored Son's world-class finishing and provided a boost for Major League Soccer in the ongoing regional rivalry against Mexico's top flight.