Willy Adames leaves Giants’ game vs. Braves with back spasms
Willy Adames exited the San Francisco Giants' 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves after the seventh inning due to lower back spasms. He was replaced by infielder Casey Schmitt, who had been dealing with flu symptoms. Manager Tony Vitello said the injury may require an MRI and could keep Adames out of the upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- ▪Adames left the game with lower back spasms after his third at-bat in the seventh inning.
- ▪The Giants held on for a 3-2 victory despite the shortstop’s departure.
- ▪Casey Schmitt entered the game at shortstop despite a flu outbreak in the clubhouse.
- ▪Vitello indicated an MRI may be needed and discussed possible backup options, including Christian Koss, for the short term.
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MLB Willy Adames leaves Giants’ game vs. Braves with back spasms By Evan Webeck Published June 28, 2026, 8:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google SAN FRANCISCO — It takes a lot for Willy Adames, who played 160 games last year and 161 the year before, to come out of a baseball game. So with that context, be the judge of just how much discomfort the Giants shortstop was in after going down swinging for the third time Sunday afternoon. He went back to the dugout and never emerged again, instead leaving the sick-as-a-dog Casey Schmitt to take over on defense.
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