Giants Plot Bullpen Overhaul as Adames Rehab Looms and Mayer's Return Hurdles Persist
Giants shortstop Willy Adames was diagnosed with a torn UCL in his non-throwing elbow and will undergo rest and a PRP injection, with a 3-4 week rehab window that could end his season; Marcelo Mayer is dealing with forearm stress reaction and a bone bruise but is ramping up activity after setbacks; GM Zack Minasian discussed the Mayer trade and noted Erik Miller’s trade timing, while the club signals a priority to upgrade the bullpen this winter with high-leverage arms or a closer to stabilize late games as it plans for 2027.