Harrison Bader Suffers Thumb Injury in Cactus League Game

Harrison Bader was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers due to a right thumb contusion. The San Francisco Giants outfielder was injured during his first at-bat. He will undergo evaluation to determine the severity of the injury, with an update expected in the coming days. Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million deal in January and is slated to be the starting center fielder. An extended absence could lead to increased playing time for Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan.