The San Francisco Giants are beginning a new chapter with Buster Posey now overseeing baseball operations. Could free agent shortstop be a key piece of their offseason transformation? Adames is one of the top free agents available this year and stands out as the best shortstop on the market, with multiple teams vying for his services. Along with San Francisco, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are among the teams likely looking to upgrade at shortstop.
Adames’ willingness to switch positions for the right opportunity makes him an even more attractive target, and his stellar 2024 season—featuring career highs in home runs (32), doubles (33), RBIs (112), runs (93), and stolen bases (21)—only increases his value. In 688 plate appearances, he posted a .251/.331/.462 slash line. This marks his fifth season with over 20 home runs since his MLB debut in 2018. The Giants have had interest in Adames dating back to last winter, when a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers seemed possible. Posey has also indicated that San Francisco will be actively pursuing a shortstop this offseason. Baseball insider Danny Demilio predicted that Adames could land with the Giants, citing them as a likely destination.
This sentiment is supported by the majority of MLB.com reporters and analysts, who also believe Adames is headed to the Bay Area. The shortstop’s overall contract will likely hinge on the level of competition among interested teams, but a deal worth at least $150 million seems increasingly probable. CBS Sports’ R.J. Anderson forecasts that Adames will sign a seven-year, $185 million contract.
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