SF Giants 2026 Player Review: Willy Adames needed to be shut down much earlier

Around the Foghorn argues that the SF Giants should have shut down shortstop Willy Adames much earlier during the 2026 season due to injury. Adames endured a difficult campaign, batting .230 with 21 home runs, 51 RBIs, and a .289 on-base percentage across 121 games. He also struggled defensively, committing 18 errors and grading out among the league's worst shortstops in Outs Above Average.

The writer notes that Adames played through a back injury that hampered his performance before an elbow injury finally sent him to the injured list. Moving forward, the article suggests that manager Tony Vitello and the Giants must manage Adames with more rest and proactively use the injured list to prevent lingering issues from derailing his productivity.