Willy Adames injury update after Giants' loss to Red Sox

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Willy Adames injury update after Giants' loss to Red Sox
Summary

The San Francisco Giants were swept by the Boston Red Sox following a loss on August 23, 2026. Star infielder Willy Adames was removed from the game due to an elbow injury sustained during an awkward slide into home plate in the first inning. Adames finished with one hit in three at-bats and is scheduled for an MRI to assess the severity of the injury. Christian Koss is expected to replace him if an injured list stint is required. The Giants are currently at 52-78 this season, with Adames batting.229 over 120 games played.

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  • •Giants lost to Red Sox, completing a three-game sweep.
  • •Willy Adames injured his left elbow on August 23.
  • •Adames scheduled for MRI to evaluate elbow injury.
  • •Christian Koss will replace Adames if necessary.
  • •Giants have a 52-78 record this season.
Latest Updates
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The San Francisco Giants announced 10 roster moves Monday after the Boston Red Sox completed a weekend sweep at Fenway Park. The 10 Giants roster moves included three IL placements, one bereavement-list placement, one option, and five recalls from Triple-A Sacramento. The Red Sox sweep left the Giants at 52-78 and raised concern about Willy Adames’ […] The post Giants news: SF announces flurry of roster moves after brutal Red Sox sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The San Francisco Giants announced a series of 10 transactions before their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. The biggest move of them all was placing shortstop Willy Adames on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left elbow.Adames, 30, suffered an elbow injury in their series finale against the Boston Red Sox. He told […] The post Giants Announce Willy Adames Decision Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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The San Francisco Giants suffered a pretty tough defeat on Sunday afternoon, and with the loss, the Giants were swept by the Boston Red Sox (at home). It’s been a tough season for the Giants thus far, and while they’ve been out of contention for some time now, the Giants still must play the games […] The post San Francisco Giants Announced Willy Adames Update After Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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