Willy Adames is the top-rated shortstop on this free company class and it isn’t notably shut. He is coming off a really stable yr with the Milwaukee Brewers, however many consultants mission him to be headed elsewhere in free company.
Adames, 29, slashed .251/.331/.462 with an OPS+ of 118 and 21 stolen bases. The shortstop appeared extra snug within the batter’s field than ever earlier than and he is set to receives a commission due to it.
Spotrac initiatives him to land a six-year, $152.2 million contract this offseason.
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MLB insider Mark Feinsand sees him as the highest center infielder in free company as nicely.
“A lot of high shortstops have hit free company lately, with Corey Seager, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa and Dansby Swanson all cashing in with large free-agent offers,” Feinsand wrote. “Coming off one other robust offensive season — wherein he set profession highs with 32 dwelling runs and 112 RBIs — Adames is the top shortstop available this winter, and though his defensive metrics have not been as robust in 2024, he stays a stable fielder.”
Feinsand completed by noting the Dodgers, Giants and Blue Jays as the highest matches for Adames.
Los Angeles has been related to Adames for the previous few months, so this could come as no shock. The Dodgers appear to be the odds-on favorites to land him.
San Francisco and Toronto are extra dark-horse candidates on this sweepstakes.
The Blue Jays appear able to deal their franchise shortstop Bo Bichette if they’ll land the appropriate commerce package deal. This may open up the place for Adames in the event that they’re aggressive sufficient to pay the star infielder.
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