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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Willy Adames started spring training a while ago. He has been working out in Arizona for about a month, looking to ease his transition to life with the San Francisco Giants. Even with all that extra time, he felt like the first full-squad workout for the team was an exciting day. The addition of Adames was the centerpiece of San Francisco's offseason after the team went 80-82 last year. The veteran shortstop signed a $182 million, seven-year contract with the Giants in free agency, leaving Milwaukee after three-plus seasons. In making that tricky move to a new organization, Adames is leaning on previous experience.
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San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames runs to cover third base during spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. - AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster