Willy Adames was a top defensive shortstop in 2022 and 2023, but he struggled last season. Now, playing next to Matt Chapman, the newest San Francisco Giant should bounce back in 2025.
Valdez hit .214 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 65 games last season during four stints with the Red Sox. He batted .233 with 11 homers and 30 RBIs in 50 games with Triple-A Worcester.
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Freeman's grand slam ball is the second keepsake from the 2024 World Series that was auctioned off this week, joining Aaron Judge's dropped fly ball from Game 5.
Freeman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning against the New York Yankees. He hit the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.