Willy Adames Reflects on Disappointing First Season with San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames endured a difficult first year of his massive contract, ending his season early with a left elbow injection for a strained arm. Adames battled a lingering lower back issue that severely impacted his defense, producing career-low metrics including a -17 Outs Above Average and a .289 OBP. Despite a disappointing .230/.289/.424 slash line and negative Win Probability Added, Buster Posey remains confident in his role heading into 2027.