Willy Adames agrees with Giants for 7 years and $182 million, sources say

San Francisco Giants and Willy Adames reach agreement for 7 years and $182 million, the largest contract in franchise history

He shortstop Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants they arrived still agreement with a contract by seven years and 182 million dollarshe largest payout in franchise historysources told AM850 on Saturday.

Adames, 29, was the Giants’ top target this winter. With the top free agent on the market, Juan Soto, likely picking his team in the next 48 hours, San Francisco reached an agreement with Adames, who was also being considered by teams vying for Soto.

Adames has been a constant presence in the middle of the Milwaukee Brewers’ lineup for the past four seasons after arriving in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays. Adames’ 30-homer power is rare for a shortstop and the Giants have struggled to find a replacement for Brandon Crawford, who held the position for 13 seasons.

The deal, which is pending a physical, breaks the franchise record of $167 million awarded to catcher Buster Posey, who is in his first year as the Giants’ president of baseball operations. It will include a $22 million signing bonus, according to sources.

Adames had career highs in home runs (32), runs batted in (112), and stolen bases (21) in 2024, while finishing fifth in FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement among shortstops. Adames also tied the Major League record for most three-run home runs in a single season with 13, helping the Brewers win the NL Central title.

Other teams were considering using Adames as a third baseman, but the Giants hope his glove will continue to match their offensive production. Over his seven-year career, Adames has hit .248/.322/.444 with 150 home runs, 472 RBIs and 51 stolen bases.