# Buster Posey gives frank assessment of Willy Adames’ future as Giants shortstop

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/buster-posey-gives-frank-assessment-of-willy-adames-future-as-giants-shortstop/
- Published: 2026-11-12T21:55:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T22:26:12+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/buster-posey-willy-adames-future-giants/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Posey expects Adames to rebound in 2027.
- Back trouble and poor numbers cut short his 2026 season.
- The Giants may trade him, but still owe $155 million.

## Summary

Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey expects Willy Adames to rebound in 2027, despite the shortstop’s worst season and persistent back trouble. His assessment matters because Adames is a major investment for San Francisco, and the club must decide how to manage his workload and defensive role.

Adames, 31, posted career lows including a .289 on-base percentage and .713 OPS, while recording 18 errors; his back problem ended his season in August. The Giants owe him $155 million over five years and say they will listen to trade offers, including amid reported interest from Toronto. If he stays, Posey plans scheduled days off and changes to his training, while the article notes that advanced defensive metrics rated him poorly.

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