Giants' Willy Adames Makes Move Outside of MLB

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Gavin Groe | Last updated Nov 19, 2025 6:56 PM ET

Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants missed the MLB playoffs in 2025, his first year with the organization. Despite a disappointing finish and selling at the trade deadline, the Giants are expected to push for postseason contention in 2026 under new manager Tony Vitello. If they do, Adames will be a big part of it.

Adames joined San Francisco last offseason on a seven-year, $182 million deal. After struggling in the first half, the 30-year-old turned things around after the All-Star break. Over his final 64 games, he posted a .232 batting average, .335 on-base percentage, .828 OPS, 18 home runs and 39 RBIs. His second-half surge was a major reason the Giants remained competitive and stayed in the NL wild card race until the final week of the regular season.

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (2)© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

As Adames prepares for his second season in San Francisco, he made a business move outside of MLB. In a collaborative post on Instagram, Adames shared that he had joined APEX through the Elite Performance Fund.

“We’re proud to welcome Willy Adames to the APEX Community as our first MLB athlete-investor! Joining through the Elite Performance Fund, Willy brings the same drive, dedication, and leadership that have defined his career on the field. One of the league’s most dynamic shortstops, Willy combines talent with relentless work ethic. He recognizes that lasting success comes from discipline, teamwork, and the right partners—the same values that define APEX, where athletes unite to shape the future of sports. Welcome to the team, Willy!” the post read.

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This move positions Adames to grow his influence beyond baseball. APEX is a sports-focused investment platform that helps athletes invest in early-stage companies shaping the future of sports, media and performance.

By joining through the Elite Performance Fund, Adames is aligning with a network of athlete-investors focused on innovation, leadership and long-term impact. It’s a strategic step toward building a business portfolio that reflects his values and prepares him for life after baseball.

Adames has played eight seasons in the majors, debuting with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 before being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. San Francisco is his third organization.

Known for his power stroke, he is expected to anchor the heart of the Giants’ lineup for years to come. He finished tenth in NL MVP voting in 2024 during his final season with Milwaukee, a reminder of his ability to perform at an elite level.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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