Fansided · Jul 14, 2025
Brewers receive parting gift from Willy Adames after latest draft pick
New York Mets v Milwaukee Brewers | John Fisher/GettyImagesLosing shortstop and clubhouse leader Willy Adames to free agency last season was one of the toughest departures in recent Milwaukee Brewers history. Immediately after joining the Brewers in May 2021, Adames captivated the Milwaukee faithful with his towering home runs and his seemingly permanent smile. When Adames' contract expired at the completion of the 2024 MLB season, Brewers fans were hoping that the organization could retain their team leader and fan favorite on a new free-agent contract, but in the end, Adames was just too expensive and ended up signing a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.