Adams garnered his third hold in a win over the Rangers on Thursday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
Adams wrapped up the seventh for starter JP Sears, who frustrated the potent Rangers lineup for 6.1 innings by limiting Texas to one hit and three walks. Adams has been highly impressive in his own right thus far, with Thursday's appearance marking his sixth without an earned run in as many trips to the mound, as well as his third in the last four with a hold.
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Athletics' Austin Adams: Traded to Oakland
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The Athletics acquired Adams from the Mets on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.
The Mets reassigned him to the minors earlier in the weekend, but the Athletics elected to trade for him rather than risk him being scooped up by another organization. The right-hander made 24 big-league appearances last season and had a 5.71 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB over 17.1 innings.
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Mets' Austin Adams: Reassigned to minors
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The Mets reassigned Adams to minor-league camp Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Adams joined the Mets in November on a one-year deal to compete for a spot in the team's bullpen. He allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out 12 over 6.1 innings in spring training. Adams will start 2024 in the minors and look to work his way back to the majors.
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Mets' Austin Adams: Looks healthy for spring
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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns implied Monday that Adams (ankle) is fully healthy ahead of spring training, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Stearns noted that lefty David Peterson (hip), infielder Ronny Mauricio (knee) and right-hander Kyle Crick (calf) are the only players who will be held out of drills to begin camp, which suggests that Adams won't face any restrictions after he missed the final two months of the 2023 season due to a fractured right ankle. The 32-year-old spent last season with the Diamondbacks, finishing with a 5.71 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB in 17.1 innings. Adams signed with the Mets in November but was moved off the 40-man roster earlier this month, so he'll likely face an uphill battle to win a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.
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Mets' Austin Adams: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Adams (ankle) cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Adams signed a one-year deal with the Mets in late November but was designated for assignment last week in order to make room for Jake Diekman. Adams has been given a non-roster invitation to spring training, and he'll be at camp. He appeared in 24 games for the Diamondbacks in 2023 and finished with a 5.71 ERA, 22 strikeouts and eight walks over 17.1 innings.
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Mets' Austin Adams: Designated for assignment
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Adams (ankle) was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The 32-year-old signed a one-year contract with the Mets in November, but he was removed from the 40-man roster Tuesday to make room for the signing of Jake Diekman. Adams had a 5.71 ERA in 24 appearances for the Diamondbacks last season before he fractured his ankle in August.
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Austin Adams: Headed to free agency
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Adams (ankle) was outrighted to Triple-A Reno and elected free agency Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Adams ended the campaign on the 60-day injured list due to a fractured right ankle, and he'll now test the waters in free agency. He struggled over 24 appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2023, posting a 5.71 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with a 22:8 K:BB across 17.1 innings.
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Diamondbacks' Austin Adams: Diagnosed with ankle fracture
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Arizona placed Adams on the 60-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured right ankle.
Adams suffered the injury in Tuesday's game against the Giants and can be ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 regular season. Slade Cecconi will fill his spot on the 40-man roster as he prepares to make his MLB debut in a start Wednesday night at San Francisco.
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Diamondbacks' Austin Adams: Healthy again at Triple-A
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Adams (forearm) was reinstated from Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list April 11 and has struck out four batters while allowing three earned runs on two hits and two walks across his two appearances.
Adams opened the campaign on Reno's IL while he finished up his recovery from the surgery he underwent in August to repair his right flexor tendon. The 31-year-old righty has shown flashes out excellence at the MLB level in the past, but he'll likely need to turn in several quality appearances out of the Reno bullpen before Arizona considers promoting him.
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Diamondbacks' Austin Adams: Reassigned to minors camp
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Adams (forearm) was reassigned to minor-league camp Friday.
Adams signed a minor-league contract Friday, but he was unlikely to make the roster because he is recovering from surgery to repair a tear in his right flexor tendon. The veteran right-hander could make appearances with the Diamondbacks in 2023, but the team will need to add him to the 40-man roster in order for him to do so.
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Diamondbacks' Austin Adams: Signs with Diamondbacks
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Adams (forearm) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Jan. 20.
Adams elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A El Paso by the Padres in November. The right-hander underwent surgery to repair a tear in his right flexor tendon, and it's unknown if he'll be able to participate in spring training. When healthy, Adams could provide help for the Arizona bullpen, but the Diamondbacks will have to add him to the 40-man roster for that to happen.
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Austin Adams: Elects free agency
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Adams (forearm) declined an outright assignment to Triple-A El Paso and elected free agency Thursday.
Adams landed on the injured list in April after he made two appearances for San Diego and missed the rest of the season. He underwent surgery to repair his right flexor tendon in August, and it's unclear if he's expected to be fully recovered in time for spring training.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Done for season
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Adams had surgery Friday to repair his right flexor tendon, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
It's another season-ending procedure for Adams, and he will likely miss time next year as well. Drew Pomeranz had this same procedure last August and is still rehabbing. Adams only pitched 2.1 innings in the majors this season, the second time in the last three years he's thrown fewer than five frames across all levels.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Yet to resume throwing
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Adams (forearm) hasn't thrown since going on the injured list April 13, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Adams' injury was initially considered mild, but he was subsequently diagnosed with a forearm strain and eventually moved to the 60-day injured list. The fact that he hasn't yet thrown suggests that his absence will extend beyond the minimum. Adams seems unlikely to return until after the All-Star break.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Shut down six weeks
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Adams (forearm) will be shut down for at least six weeks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Adams hit the injured list Wednesday with a forearm strain, which was originally reported to be mild. After receiving a second opinion, he'll receive a PRP injection and will avoid throwing for at least six weeks. He'll still have to ramp back up at that point, so a move to the 60-day injured list would come as no surprise.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Receiving second opinion
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Adams (forearm) recently underwent an MRI and is scheduled to receive a second opinion on his injury during the upcoming week, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Adams was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with an official diagnosis of a right forearm strain, but the fact that he's getting a second opinion on the injury suggests that season-ending Tommy John surgery could be on the table for the reliever. Even if Adams is able to avoid a procedure to address the injury, he'll almost certainly be sidelined for more than the minimum 10 days.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Goes on IL with forearm strain
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The Padres placed Adams on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain.
Earlier Wednesday, manager Bob Melvin classified the injury Adams suffered in Tuesday's loss to the Giants as mild, but the right-hander's placement on the IL with a diagnosis of a forearm strain could suggest otherwise. For now, the Padres appear content to have Adams treat the injury through rest and rehab, but it's far from a given that he'll be ready to return from the IL when first eligible. San Diego recalled Pedro Avila from Triple-A El Paso to provide an extra right-handed arm in the bullpen while Adams is sidelined.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Forearm injury viewed as mild
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Manager Bob Melvin clarified that the forearm injury that Adams picked up in his relief appearance in Tuesday's 13-2 loss to the Giants is considered mild, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports.
Adams will avoid a trip to the injured list for now, but those plans could change if the Padres aren't confident the right-hander will be ready to go for the Padres' upcoming four-game series with Atlanta that begins Thursday. He's made two relief appearances for San Diego so far this season, striking out two over 2.1 scoreless innings while also picking up a win.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Exits with injury
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Adams was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants with an apparent injury, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Adams delivered 1.1 scoreless frames out of the bullpen before leaving the field with the training staff during the fifth inning. The specifics of the issue are unclear, and the 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
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Padres' Austin Adams: Earns win in relief
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Adams (1-0) was credited with the win over Arizona on Sunday, pitching a scoreless inning during which he walked three and struck out one.
Blake Snell was expected to start Sunday's contest, but he was scratched just before the start of the game due to a groin injury, forcing the Padres to turn to a bevy of relievers to cover nine innings. The team got off to a quick five-run lead, and Adams was the fortunate reliever credited with the win as the second bullpen arm to enter the contest. The righty was far from flawless, however, as he threw only 10 of 24 pitches for strikes and walked three before getting out of his lone frame. Adams' control issues are well documented -- he incredibly set a live-ball era single-season record with 24 HBPs last season while also posting a 6.0 BB/9, yet he managed to record a respectable 4.10 ERA and notch 10 holds. He has the stuff to become an elite reliever, but the control issues remain a major obstacle.
