POSTERIOR · WIRE
InjurySFAug 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTSignal confidence 100%

Adames UCL Sprain Clouds Giants SS Return Timeline

San Francisco shortstop Willy Adames suffered a left elbow UCL sprain on a slide Sunday; the team has not ruled out surgery and his season may be over.

Posterior generated visual for San Francisco Giants: Adames UCL Sprain Clouds Giants SS Return Timeline

Willy Adames was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his non-throwing left elbow after an awkward slide into home plate on Sunday. The Giants placed him on the injured list Monday. Because the injury is in his non-throwing arm, the team has not yet decided on surgery, instead planning to reassess after a rehab period. Manager Tony Vitello acknowledged a wide range of possible outcomes, leaving his return this season in serious doubt.

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