San Francisco Giants
· 2026-07-02
The San Francisco Giants are waiting for MRI results after shortstop Willy Adames left Sunday's game with lower back spasms.
Adames exited the 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves after experiencing discomfort in the seventh inning.
He was replaced defensively by Casey Schmitt before the eighth inning.
The back issue first surfaced during the Giants' previous series against the Athletics.
The Giants may enter their upcoming road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks without Adames.
The team is already operating with limited infield depth after designating Buddy Kennedy for assignment.
San Francisco is currently 14th in the National League with a 35-50 record, on a L2 streak, after losing 8-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 1, 2026.
Adames is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday to evaluate the injury.
If Adames is unable to play, Schmitt figures to receive the first opportunity at shortstop.
Christian Koss, who has been sidelined since late May with a fractured left wrist, is another possibility.
The Giants will likely have more clarity once Adames' MRI results are available.
The team could be preparing contingency plans ahead of Monday's opener against the Diamondbacks.
And the Giants' infield depth will be tested in the upcoming series.
But the team is hopeful that Adames will be able to return to the lineup soon.
So the MRI results will be crucial in determining the next steps for Adames and the Giants.
Adames revealed that the discomfort wasn't new and had been worsening throughout Sunday's contest.
The Giants were also operating with one fewer infielder after making room on the active roster for the return of outfielder Heliot Ramos.
Schmitt had originally been slated to start in left field but was scratched before first pitch because of a viral illness.
Despite not feeling fully healthy, he was pressed into action at shortstop after Adames exited.
The Giants will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses, including the 8-2 defeat to the Diamondbacks.