Overview

• Willy Adames has committed seven errors this season, tied for the most in Major League Baseball, with advanced metrics showing significant defensive declines.
• Adames's defensive struggles follow a 2024 season where he recorded a career-high 20 errors and ranked last among shortstops in defensive runs saved.
• Despite fielding issues, Adames has improved offensively, going 10-for-35 in his last 10 games and raising his OPS from .543 to .656.
• Adames acknowledges his defensive slump, citing bad hops and tough plays, but emphasizes his commitment to reducing errors and supporting the pitching staff.
• Third baseman Matt Chapman, also struggling defensively with five errors in his last five games, attributes some challenges to early-season pressure and adjustments.