{
  "id": 3865781,
  "title": "Giants may have to shut down Willy Adames for remainder of their lost season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/giants-may-have-to-shut-down-willy-adames-for-remainder-of-their-lost",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T01:36:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-may-shut-down-willy-013632252.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames may miss the remainder of the 2024 season due to a left elbow strain. If his injury forces him to sit out, the 23-year-old would have a .230 batting average with 21 home runs in 121 games. The Giants' manager, Tony Vitello, expressed uncertainty about Adames' potential return to action in 2026, given the estimated recovery time of three to four weeks. With only a month left in the season, it remains unclear if Adames will play again this year. The manager noted that other players, such as Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge, need those at-bats more urgently. Adames, who has struggled with back issues throughout the season, will undergo a platelet-rich plasma injection on Thursday for his elbow strain. His non-throwing arm was examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas. Catcher Jesús Rodríguez and starting pitcher Adrian Houser are also dealing with elbow injuries and may return sooner. The Giants designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment to make room for Devers' arrival off the bereavement list.",
  "summary": "The timeline for San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames to come back from his strained left elbow will probably prevent him from returning to action before the end of the 2026 season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}