A week before the start of Spring Training, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly placed Willy Adames on the trade block after securing one of the best defensive prospects in the game. Several teams will undoubtedly be interested in signing the upcoming free agent.
Following weeks of conjecture regarding the potential acquisition of Brewers ace Corbin Burnes for a suitable sum, the team executed a historic trade last week, sending the three-time All-Star to the Baltimore Orioles. Milwaukee received the 34th overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft along with two prospects from the highly talented O’s farm system as part of the deal.
The acquisition of defensive ace Joey Ortiz, who made his major league debut last season, was a crucial component of the trade. With the addition of the shortstop, veteran slugger Willy Adames is suddenly surprisingly disposable.
The Milwaukee Brewers have informed teams that they have acquired defensive wizard Joey Ortiz from the Orioles, making shortstop Willy Adames available. Bob Nightengale, an MLB insider for USA Today, wrote on Sunday that “they could also simply let him walk as a free agent next winter or trade Adames at the deadline.”
Adames is still a gifted player in the prime of his career despite his hitting shortcomings, and there are undoubtedly teams that would be willing to help him improve. These four businesses could
The New York Mets have some flexibility at second and third base despite having a star shortstop. Adames could be a good fit for New York if he’s willing to play either of those positions and increase his value before he hits free agency in the summer. Although they have chosen to spend sparingly this offseason, rumors have it that they are saving $10 to $15 million in anticipation of a trade in the coming months.
In addition to fitting within that budget, Willy Adames’ $12 million contract for the upcoming season would provide them with much-needed upgrades at third base. David Stearns, the president of the New York Mets, is familiar with Adames and what needs to be done to try to raise his batting average. In the very least, he
Due to allegations that he had a relationship with a minor in the Dominican Republic, Wander Franco’s MLB career currently appears to be over. The Rays’ lineup and infield are severely lacking as a result of the loss of the rising young star. For this reason, it would be logical to trade Adames.
He would satisfy a need, come on a season-long contract that would be affordable, and Tampa would always have a strong farm system with young assets that would appeal to Milwaukee’s needs.
This winter, the Boston Red Sox have let fans down by being linked to a number of high-profile free agents but failing to make any significant acquisitions. They may even trade some of their top 2022 recruits, according to some talk. This roster needs to be improved after finishing last in the league for two straight seasons. Even though Willy Adames isn’t the star they need, at least for a season, he would strengthen the shortstop position and provide power to the batting order.
In 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks surprised everyone in baseball by winning the World Series. Adames would be a fascinating addition if Arizona feels they are just a few pieces away from possibly winning their second MLB championship and doesn’t want to commit to long-term financial commitments. Adding Adamas to the mix in addition to Joc Pederson would be a smart way to cap off some deft offseason maneuvers.