Adames Injury Could Shape Giants Future | San Francisco Giants News

San Francisco Giants News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Willy Adames is showing flashes of his power potential, on track for another 24+ homer season despite a nagging UCL sprain in his non-throwing arm that’s kept him out of the lineup. The Giants are weighing whether to bring him back for the rest of the year—finishing strong could boost his confidence and trade value, but playing through injury risks repeating Matt Chapman’s costly mistake. If he needs surgery, his stats would likely dip to a .230 average, 21 homers, and 51 RBIs. The front office faces a tough call: prioritize his health for next season or lean into short-term production amid a…