The Washington Nationals signed first baseman Matt Adams, infielder Travis Blankenhorn and right-handers Anthony Castro and Tommy Romero to minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training on Wednesday. Adams spent part of the 2018 season and all of the 2019 campaign with the Nationals. The left-handed slugger didn't appear at all in the big leagues in 2022, instead playing in 80 games for the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association, where he hit .248/.327/.554 with an .881 OPS, 27 home runs, 85 RBI and 63 runs scored. In 22 games for the Colorado Rockies in 2021, Adams hit just .167 with no home runs and two RBI in 40 plate appearances. He'll provide the Nats with some depth at first base and designated hitter.
The Colorado Rockies released first baseman Matt Adams on Tuesday. Manager Bud Black said releasing Adams gives the team a chance to look at younger players to close out the season. Rio Ruiz was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, but Black said that Alan Trejo and Ryan Vilade could see time with Colorado the rest of the way, too. Adams hit just .167/.250/.194 with no home runs in 40 plate appearances for the Rockies, but he could be picked up by a team looking for a left-handed power platoon partner at the cold corner. For now, the 32-year-old can be left to the waiver wire in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. Adams had been out for over a month after injuring his elbow during a game against Marlins on June 8. Prior to the injury though, he hadn't been providing any fantasy value as he was slashing .161/.257/.194 with one RBI and three runs scored over 17 games. Until he shows signs of life at the plate, managers can safely ignore him in all formats.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) has been cleared to "ramp up his intensity" in his throwing program and should be ready for a rehab assignment soon, per beat writer Danielle Allentuck. This is good news for Adams, who's on the IL with a strained right elbow, as he hadn't been cleared to hit or throw just three days ago. He's been out since June 8 but it sounds like he could make his return to the club within a week or so if he doesn't experience any setbacks. The veteran slugger is batting just .161 with a .451 OPS across 31 at-bats this season and is still looking for his first home run. He can be left on the waiver wire whenever he returns to the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) hasn't been cleared for hitting or throwing yet, but manager Bud Black told reporters that the lefty slugger is almost pain-free and could take part in batting practice as early as Wednesday. At the very latest, Adams should take batting practice this weekend. The 32-year-old veteran has been sidelined since June 8, and there isn't a timetable for his return just yet. Adams will also likely have to embark on a rehab assignment before returning to the Rockies. The left-handed power hitter has just 31 at-bats for Colorado this year and has no home runs while batting just .161. Leave him to the waiver wire when he returns.
Colorado Rockies' first baseman Matt Adams (elbow) has officially been placed on the injured list. Adams took two at-bats on Tuesday before injuring his right elbow and exiting early from the Rockies' 6-2 loss to the Marlins. The team anticipated that he would require a stint on the injured list and he currently has no timetable for a return. The veteran first baseman is slashing just .161/.257/.194 with one RBI over 31 at-bats this year. Connor Joe has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move.
Colorado Rockies' first baseman Matt Adams is likely heading to the injured list after injuring his right elbow during Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Miami Marlins. Adams saw two at-bats before being removed from the game on Tuesday. Nick Groke of The Athletic stated that Adams was getting his right elbow checked out by the Marlins' team doctor. Groke also noted that Adams would most likely head to the IL but we won't find out more until tomorrow. It wouldn't be a big loss for the Rockies as Adams is batting a measly .161/.257/.194 with one RBI over 31 at-bats since joining the club in late April.
Matt Adams Recalled, Sam Hilliard Optioned By Rockies
Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams had his contract selected from the team's alternate site on Thursday, and in a corresponding move outfielder Sam Hilliard was optioned to the alternate site, the team announced on Twitter. Adams had appeared in just 16 games in 2020, hitting .184 with a .563 OPS, two home runs and nine RBI. Meanwhile, Hilliard had struggled through 19 games this year, slashing .108/.154/.324 with 19 strikeouts in 37 at-bats. For now, managers can ignore both Adams and Hilliard in all but the deepest of NL-only leagues.
Matt Adams Headed For IL Stint, Ozzie Albies Possibly Joining
Atlanta Braves first baseman/designated hitter Matt Adams appears destined for a stint on the injured list after being removed from Tuesdays game against the Blue Jays. In addition to manager Brian Snitker expressing the likelihood that Adams will not be at his disposal moving forward, he also addressed second baseman Ozzie Albies wrist injury and considered it a situation that the organization would monitor. Adams slugged his second homer of the year Tuesday, but has hit just .212 with a .660 OPS to open the 2020 year. Albies has been battling a wrist injury since the start of the season, having been shifted to the No. 7 spot in the order Tuesday, where he opted to bat left-handed versus a left-handed pitcher. Austin Riley, who also homered Tuesday, would figure to benefit most from Adams absence with an everyday lineup spot opened. Owners will want to stay abreast of updates as it pertains to Albies in the next few days.
Atlanta Braves designated hitter Matt Adams was 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. It was the first HR of the year for the veteran slugger, who is now batting .231 through 13 at-bats. Adams has received a surprising amount of playing time through the early going, which raises his value slightly, but he is solely a depth option in deeper NL-only formats for the time being.