Jason Adam Stats

The Chicago Cubs have sent relief pitcher Jason Adam to the teams alternative training site. Adam had a solid 3.29 ERA in 2020, but has really struggled this season. Adam has a 9.45 ERA in 6 2/3 innings this season. Replacing Adam will be relief pitcher Trevor Megill. Megill will be making his big-league debut whenever he makes his debut and owns a career 3.38 ERA with 10 saves in four minor league seasons. Megill will likely debut in a low leverage situation, but the Cubs bullpen has struggled outside of closer Craig Kimbrel and Megill will have a chance to carve out a role if he pitches well. He should be avoided for now and can be left on the waiver wire.

over 6 months ago

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jason Adam was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday morning to take the place of Justin Grimm. Grimm was put on the disabled list with a right shoulder impingement. Adam was mildly effective last time he was with the big league squad, posting a 4.70 ERA in 14 short-relief appearances, but even that level of success is unlikely to be attained again. Adam had a perfect 100 percent strand rate during his first stint in KC, and it's extremely unlikely he can keep up that level moving forward. That's why his FIP is at 7.27, and fantasy owners should shy away from him unless he's learned some new tricks.

over a year ago

The Kansas City Royals optioned relief pitcher Jason Adam back to Triple-A Omaha on Friday. He was replaced on the roster by Brandon Maurer. Adam's first stint in the big leagues went pretty well, but there were a few hiccoughs along the way. Recently, he's struggled a bit as he had allowed solo home runs in each of his last two outings, but he's mostly a victim of circumstance in this demotion. Adam's making league minimum as a rookie while Maurer was signed to a $3 million deal for 2018. Now that Maurer seems to have worked out his timing with Triple-A hitters, it makes sense that the team would want to bring him back up to earn his money.

over a year ago