The San Francisco Giants made headlines this offseason by signing shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million deal, the largest in franchise history Adames arrived in San Francisco after a career year with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he hit 32 home runs, drove in 112 runs, and stole 21 bases in 2024—numbers that set high expectations for his impact alongside third baseman Matt Chapman.
However, through 65 games in 2025, Adames has struggled to find his form. He’s posting a .193 batting average with just five home runs and 26 RBIs, and his OPS+ has dropped to 69, well below league average His swing speed has also declined by nearly mph compared to last season, raising questions about whether last year’s breakout was sustainable Defensively, Adames has shown flashes of his ability but has not consistently anchored the infield as hoped.
Manager Bob Melvin recently gave Adames his first day off of the season, hoping a short break will help him reset and return to the clutch hitting that made him a star in Milwaukee Despite the slow start, teammates and coaches remain confident that Adames can turn things around and provide the production the Giants need as they push for the playoffs.
The Giants remain over .500 and in the thick of the National League race, but their postseason hopes may hinge on whether Adames can rediscover his All-Star form in the months ahead.
