Red Sox pursue potential trade for Giants shortstop Willy Adames
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly searching for a right-handed bat and may target San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames. With the Giants struggling this season and possibly looking to sell, the Red Sox are interested despite already having a shortstop in place. Adames has a notable power record among shortstops and could be moved to second base. He has shown improved performance recently, hitting nine home runs this season and achieving a.292 batting average in May. The Red Sox are open to taking on Adames' contract, valued at seven years and $182 million, to bolster their offense.
- •Red Sox actively seek a right-handed bat as trade deadline approaches.
- •Willy Adames could transition to second base if acquired.
- •Adames has nine home runs this season and a.292 average in May.
- •Giants likely to sell as they hold the worst record in the NL.
- •Red Sox willing to take on Adames' substantial contract for improvement.
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Should Red Sox Trade For This $182M Shortstop Amid Report Of Right-Handed Bat Search?
"The Boston Red Sox are reportedly looking for a right-handed bat to add to their lineup, and the San Francisco Giants may have one for them.
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