The Braves are informing rival organizations that they expect to hold onto first baseman Matt Adams through the trade deadline, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports on Twitter.
Adams has generally been viewed as a plausible trade chip, and perhaps still would be if the right offer came along. But the Braves need not strike a deal, owing to Adams’s remaining control (one more year, via arbitration) and the team’s surprising decision to play Freddie Freeman at third base.
Though Adams, 28, has cooled somewhat at the plate since his torrid opening with the Braves, he’s still providing steady offensive production over the month of July. He has been nothing short of outstanding over the course of his 199 plate appearances since arriving from the Cardinals, slashing .284/.332/.596 with 14 home runs.
That said, the resurgent slugger has continued to struggle against left-handed pitching, and he has seen the bench when southpaws take the hill. And there are more alternatives now with Sean Rodriguez back from the DL. So long as the Braves trust Freeman at third, though, Adams remains an interesting part of the roster. With demand seemingly on the light side, the Braves may simply hold Adams to see how the Freeman experiment pans out over the second half — with the team’s offseason approach to be adjusted accordingly.
After seeing what the Tigers got for a legit middle of the order stud, albeit half year of control, I dont blame the Braves at all for keeping him. I think hes worth more than what he would bring back
Except they won’t deal him and he’ll immediately tank.
why do you say that? His peripherals dont look terrible, as his hard hit % is up and his BABIP seems sustainable…please explain why he will tank.
I was half joking. I don’t think he will keep up the pace that has been. I really don’t think he’ll be terrible either.
His pace has already slowed a bit, but I think guys like him go in streaks. He’s not a solid avg hitter like Freeman, etc.
I’d like to see them keep him, if Freeman is ok with 3rd this and next year, and he’s above average there.
They won’t keep Freeman at 3B next year. He has great hands but limited range. They’ll probably take a decent offer for Adams, even if it’s in the offseason.
Hey Braves fans. Why aren’t they trading him?
Because there is no reason to trade him when they won’t get any decent prospects in return.
Nobody really needs 1B/OF options. Saw this during the off season. Market just isnt there.
Is he even an Of option? Haha
If you count being horrible in LF, sure.
For the love of God no…No he is not…Ever
I mean, if JD Martinez is still considered an “OF option,” then I guess you could try to call Adams that? I don’t think he could be much worse.
Yankees need a first baseman
They got Frazier to play 1st, not 3rd.
Personally, I’ll take Adams over Frazier any day of the year. but they also don’t great production at 3rd either… So I think it’s safe to say the yanks are still in the market for a 1B or 3B.
Probably not. If they were still in the market for a 1B/3B then they should have just left Frazier out of the deal and kept some of their prospects
Looks like they are playing him at 3rd! So you are right, possibly they do go after a 1B.
I think it’s a smart move. We have no power on the bench without him and he’s cheap. No trade return anyway. Let the guy play.
Probably get more in the offseason when he continues to put up the #’s he’s putting up now (if they choose to trade him)
That’s what I’m hoping for
Will get more for him in the offseason or he can be a part of a package. I think the Cubs have proven we are not quite there to make a run. See what this road trip does for us and see how it goes. I thought for sure that Tampa woulda been out of it by now and we coulda been snatching up Archer but that doesn’t look like it would happen til winter meetings now.
I’m still shocked they didn’t trade him when FF came back.
Good.
And this is why SRod was activated. He may not be good to go at the plate, but he can be the designated late inning fielder without tying up Carmigo or Santana.
They need to trade him and package him with one of their pitchers to even get a bigger return. They have to many infielders as is. With the exception of Freeman nobody is getting consistent playing time and not in the same place regardless. Also they have Garcia coming back as well. And it is hindering Swansons development. He needs to be playing everyday
Eh, Freeman, Swanson & Phillips are playing regularly, as well as Adams. I’m not impressed w/ Sean R, they should trade him w/ Santanta and Carmago now on board.
Sean R and Adams are in a platoon with each other. Sean R plays 3B against lefties and Adams 1B against righties. Camargo is getting the brunt of the playing time at short right now as Dansby has been on the bench.
I’d rather see the Braves trade Teheran and acquire a bigger arm. He is too inconsistent to be a number one and the walks are driving me crazy. Trade Garcia as well since he is not signed beyond this season. Offense is decent for a change so leave it alone.
We will probably see the return of Chris Medlen soon. If He can stay healthy, he can contribute.
If they get swept by Dodgers they will sell off peeps. Who in the AL needs Matt Kemp?
Braves need to Trade or Sell at whatever they can get Adams, ,Kemp and Phillips , Start the Rebuilt with Young Guys. All Three are American League Players at this Stage of their Careers’ !
what? so the al only has right handed pitchers for adams?
They ought to trade Freeman to load up on prospects and keeps Adams. Adams is a legitimate slugger in his own right and u don’t need 2 first basemen. Freeman to the Astros for Carlos correa
I’ll pass
That’s never ever gonna happen. lol Braves wouldn’t do that deal and nor would the Astros.
adams is way better than freeman! i say free the man and let adams at it!
stop lol
Freeman looks horrible at 3b. Had just looks like a big troll moving and has the longest throwing motion ever.. Love him, but he’s a 1b all day. For that reason, although I love Matt Adams in our lineup, he needs to be traded now while his value is high. Sure, a lot of teams aren’t looking for 1b right now, but there are a couple, and the market for good 1b is thin.