But he's having a great defensive season, fourth among. You can post now and register later. I would have traded Hader now rather than at the last trade deadline so I hope Ruiz is worth it. As much as Adames' agent was paying attention to the deals for Turner and Correa, the Swanson contract is the one that has the most impact on Adames' future contract. Spent his age-20 season with Double-A Montgomeryestablished career highs in games (132), runs (89), hits (133), doubles (31), home runs (11), stolen bases (13), walks (74) and SLG (.430). Willy Adames is eligible for free agency after the 2024 season, but he has been vocal about wanting to keep playing with the Brewers. To that end, Adames told MLB.coms Adam McCalvy that the two sides have had conversations about a possible longer-term deal, and that I let them know that obviously I want to stay in Milwaukee. of his homers came on the road, the highest rate in the AL (min. Swanson is a home boy, but sadly money talks, people walk. (24: $13M | 25-30: $23M). Have you not seen the replacement players? Thats not to mention Adames, the person. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Brewers shortstop Willy Adames has been vocal about his desire to sign a long term contract extension with Milwaukee and stay here for the rest of . Exceeded rookie limits during 2018 season, 2023 Contract Status: Adames is a better offensive player than Swanson, but Swanson is a better defender. Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group|Powered by, Signed a 1 year $8.7 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration, Signed a 1 year $4.6 million contract with Milwaukee (MIL), avoiding arbitration, Traded to Milwaukee (MIL) from Tampa Bay (TB) with, Signed a 1 year $579,500 contract with Tampa Bay (TB), Signed a 1 year $562,400 contract with Tampa Bay (TB), Traded to Tampa Bay (TB) from Detroit (DET) as part of a 3-team trade: Tampa Bay (TB) traded. Milwaukee Brewers placed SS Willy Adames on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 16, 2022. Last year, Adames had a 4.7 fWAR. This team can be together for another few years, with the greatest responsibilities slowly migrating from the likes of Christian Yelich and Corbin Burnes to those of Jackson Chourio and Aaron Ashby. Fan morale is a small and insufficient reason to make this kind of investment, but at the moment, its a valid consideration for the club. Brandon Woodruff and Willy Adames agree to 2023 contracts with the Brewers, while Corbin Burnes has yet to come to terms Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Brandon Woodruff and Willy Adames agree. Born: Adames was named Milwaukee's MVP for the second consecutive season, Woodruff won a career-high 13 games and Tellez hit a career-high and team-leading 35 home runs. Segura improved above expectations. If the Brewers are a fringe Wild Card contender when that time comes, Arnold is going to end up trading Adames. TBJ, Sanson can flirt, Adames is a serious replacement. MLB trade rumors projected Burnes would land a salary around $11.4 million heading into the offseason. "Corbin's a super-talented player and it's a unique case, right? You'd never consider this trade if you extended Adames. Upload or insert images from URL. Batted .238 with 31 HR and 98 RBI in 139 games with MilwaukeeMade 138 starts (136g at SS, 2g at DH)Was named Brewers Most Valuable Player for the second straight season as voted on by members of the Milwaukee Chapter of the BBWAA as he led the team in RBI (98), doubles (31), total bases (258) and extra-base hits (62)Hit a team-best .301 (40-for-133) with runners in scoring positionProduced career highs in at-bats (563), runs (83), HR (31), RBI (98), total bases (258), extra-base hits (62) and SB (8)His 31 HR as a shortstop were the most in franchise history in a single season (Robin Yount, 29hr, 1982) and 95 RBI tied Jos Valentn (1996) for second in franchise history from the position (Robin Yount, 113rbi, 1982)His 31 HR as a shortstop tied the Rangers Corey Seager for the Major League lead..his 95 RBI as a shortstop ranked fourth in the majorsMissed 20 games while on the 10-day injured list from 5/18-6/7, retroactive to 5/16, with a left ankle sprainWas named National League Player of the Week for 4/25-5/1 after batting .310 (9-for-29) with four HR and 10 RBI in seven gamesHad two-homer games on 4/26 at Pittsburgh and 5/5 vs. Cincinnati, the first multi-homer games of his careerHad a career-high 7 RBI and tied his career high (4x) with four hits in a 12-8 win 4/26 at Pittsburgh..joined Jos Hernndez (4/12/01 vs. Houston) as the only shortstops in franchise history to have a seven-RBI gameBelted his fourth career grand slam in a 19-2 win on 7/1 at Pittsburgh (off Cam Vieaux)Notched his second four-hit game of the season, tying his career high (5x), in a 7-5 loss on 9/20 vs. New York-NLSigned a one-year contract on 1/13/23, avoiding arbitration. Before Adames picked up the tab for the entire crowd at Dugout 54 for "Hot Stove and Cold Brews," this year's Brewers' winter fan event, the topic of a contract extension arose with the. There should be some instinctual stuff going on that says 31 HRs and good defense at SS is worth more than 0.0. A mistake signing til Yelichs contract is finished, leaves the team completely helpless. Mass Haas Adames is hitting .197 with five homers and 15 RBIs in 41 games this year but had an .813 OPS last season while helping Tampa Bay reach the World Series. Martinez (.346) and CLE Michael Brantley (.337)Made his major league debut on May 22 vs. BOSat 22 years, 262 days, became the youngest position player to make his major league debut for the Rays since Wil Myers on June 18, 2013 at BOS and youngest infielder since Reid Brignac on July 4, 2008 vs. KCbecame the youngest shortstop to homer in his major league debut since CHC Starlin Castro (20 years, 44 days) on May 7, 2010 at CINat the time, was the 3rd-youngest player in the AL, behind NYY Gleyber Torres and BOS Rafael DeversHomered off Chris Sale in his second career at-bat, becoming the fifth Ray to homer in his major league debut, following Brandon Guyer on May 6, 2011 at BAL, Elijah Dukes on April 2, 2007 at NYY, Delmon Young on Aug 29, 2006 at CWS and Brent Abernathy on June 25, 2001 at BOS also became the first player, Rays or visitor, to homer at Tropicana Field in his first career gameOn Aug 7 vs. BAL, hit a walk-off home run off Miguel Castro, becoming the fifth player in club history to hit one before his 23rd birthdayhe joined Jake Bauers (2018), Evan Longoria (2008), Delmon Young (2007) and Carl Crawford (twice in 2003)it was the fourth walk-off homer in Rays history by a shortstop, following Ben Zobrist (2012), Reid Brignac (2010) and Kevin Stocker (1998)Totaled 5 HR and 5 SB in Augustwas the third rookie in franchise history with at least 5 HR and 5 SB in a calendar month, joining Desmond Jennings in August 2011 and Damon Hollins in May 2005Played in 40 games for Triple-A Durham prior to his first recall, and another 24 games spanning two stints after his major league debutOn April 23 vs. Buffalo (Blue Jays), hit for the cycle in an 8-1 victoryit was his first career cycle, and the second for Durham since they became a Rays affiliate in 1998, joining Jos Guilln on April 22, 2000it was the 10th cycle in the history of the Rays organization, first since Evan Longoria for the Rays on Aug 1, 2017 at HOU, and the eighth by a Rays minor leaguer, first since Grant Kay on July 14, 2014 with Short-A Hudson Valley. We're inside four weeks from Opening Day, and the Brewers don't have a contract extension with either Brandon Woodruff or Willy Adames. A day like today is something where people have their thoughts and their opinions about where they need to be. Trade Yelich and Wong. Also would help compensate for our current lack of high-ceiling pitching prospects in the upper minors. I am a Cardinals fan, but I will gladly defend the Brewers desire to win. With the OF&C looking set for next 7seasons you squeeze even more at SS with Adames extension the trade options and quality of a return potentially. 2, the longest such streak of his careertotaled 10 hits in 17 ABPOSTSEASONStarted all 20 games at shortstophit .136 (8-for-59) with 13 BB, all unintentionalonly four players in major league history had more unintentional walks in a single postseason: FLA Gary Sheffield (20) in 1997, LAD Max Muncy (20) in 2020, BOS Mark Bellhorn (14) in 2004 and SF Barry Bonds (14) in 2002. Join our linker program. Willy Adames currently plays position Shortstop for Milwaukee Brewers in Major League Baseball, the senior baseball league in the United States. Why the Brewers Need to Sign Willy Adames to an Extension Now, and What It'll Cost, If there had been any lingering hope for a price drop on signing. They probably wont go get one right away, preferring to let Miguel Rojas man the position. DOWNLOAD THE APP: Get the latest news, sports and $49M a year from 25-28 is a lot of risk to tie up in Yelichs back and Willys hack. They have Turang ready for a promotion. April 5, 2016: SS Willy Adames assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs. You can literally never have too many of either and the failure rate on both is exceptional. Reports are preliminary extension talks have even begun between the two sides. It's fair value based on BTV but I just don't see the Twins doing this for logistical reasons. Inside the Clubhouse: 3 contract extension candidates That needs to change, and it needs to be an Adames deal that changes it, and it needs to happen now, to protect the fans from Matt Arnold and Matt Arnold from himself. Brewers score with Willy Adames, other notable in-season acquisitions Adames has two years of club control left on his current contract. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. The fact that Stearns is no longer running baseball operations could also be a factor in any future negotiations, though Stearns remains with the Brewers as an advisor, and it isnt yet clear how things might change in Milwaukee now that GM Matt Arnold has the reins in the front office. While the Brew Crew has opened up some payroll space in declining Brad Boxbergers club option, waiving Brent Suter, and trading Hunter Renfroe to the Angels, these moves arent necessarily indicative of a rebuild. The Brewers have routinely looked to maintain a modest payroll while also making less-heralded and less-expensive moves to keep the team competitive. Adames was a 4+ WAR. Turner and Lindor are interchangeable as the top two shortstops in baseball and will fight for the top spot while battling for an NL East title. That way you dont have to go through the arbitration process never like a team telling a player why they are terrible to win an arbitration hearing, then expect them to not have hurt feelings. Hader had a July ERA/FIP of 12.54/8.15. Talks to kids while on deck. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. Theyve got so many arbitration cases. Tampa Bay Rays optioned SS Willy Adames to Durham Bulls. 9 spot, leading the majors in on-base pct. "We were thrilled to get the vast majority of these deals done where both sides are happy with the outcome, and certainly respect Corbin's stance on this as well.". We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I think a serious opening offer would be something like7/151(24: $13M | 25-30: $23M). In 2023, Adames will earn a base salary of $8,700,000, while carrying a total salary of $8,700,000. Willy Adames. As long as Adames isn't concerned about setting the top AAV, and as long as the Brewers are willing to go an extra year or two, there's a path to be had for a deal. According to Baseball Reference, did not have a single plate appearance against a pitcher younger than him Named to the Rays Organizational All-Star Team by MLB.com Ranked by Baseball America as the No. SS Willy Adames assigned to Tigres del Licey. Scanning just a few of those SS. It's a solid payday for Adames in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Led the Southern League in runs and walksalso ranked among league leaders in doubles (3rd), extra-base hits (3rd), OBP (4th), SLG (5th) and total bases (3rd). Chourio, Wiemer, Frelick, Mitchell. What makes you say Ruiz would win any position over Mitchell? Once his defense starts to decline, which it likely will within the first couple years or so of an extension, his overall value will drop significantly and we could end up with a situation even worse than Yelich. The Swanson deal likely sets a cap on Adames' contract. Adames made $4.6 million last season and will receive a sizable raise for 2023, which is his penultimate year before free agency. Due to the flaws in his game, I think he is someone the Brewers can afford to extend. Willy Adames was born on September 2, 1995. There are very relevant comparables for him on both sides of the ledger that make sense, and it's certainly just part of the process. Free Agent: 2025, More Willy Adames Pages at Baseball Reference, 2022 Brewers Matthew Trueblood Honestly, aces are harder to come by these days than high-level shortstops. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. There are 14 SS listed to start the season in top 50 ranks. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$8.7M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 4.105 Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. Willy Adames - 2022 Salary & Contract Willy Adames salary is $0 per year, including a $0 signing bonus. We present them here for purely educational purposes. It's unlikely he'll command more total dollars than him. Milwaukee Brewers 2023 X-Factors: Matt Arnold, and Whether This Really is New Management, RUMOR - Brewers Still Looking for LH Reliever, Article: Why the Brewers Need to Sign Willy Adames to an Extension Now, and What It'll Cost, Minor Leaguers Brought Up for the Day Spring Thread, Young Brew Crew Spotlight: Jadher Areinamo. Willy Adames - MLB Trade Rumors SS Willy Adames assigned to Montgomery Biscuits from Charlotte Stone Crabs. Then make the decision next off-season. I'm not saying they need to keep Adames at all costs but it'd be a big mistake not to legitimately try. Brought a spark to the team and is great with fans. Brewers Have Opened Contract Extension Talks With Willy Adames I would tell my agent dont even bother me with any of their offers I could care less. Perhaps the Brewers would be willing to go extra years to lower the AAV of the contract. The Brewers likely would not hand out 11 years to Adames, which means he likely could see an AAV around the same $25-27MM range. Is it just me or does WAR seem broken for the SS position? thats silly, they just made the playoffs 4 years in a row & missed by 2 games this year. They can really help the Brewers sustain their pipeline of young pitching. SSs occupy over 1/4 of that group. Ranked by Baseball America as the No. The Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly opened contract extension talks with shortstop Willy Adames and Adames is looking to stay. Willy Adames Likely Staying Put. Theyve become stunningly good at churning out the former, and theyre at a high point in the tide cycle with the latter. Brewers News: Willy Adames Appears To Admit Contract Extension Won't Brewers' Willy Adames: Settles on contract with Milwaukee If I can reasonably keep what I know is a proven MLB starter at short or center, I'm usually not going to let pieces on the farm influence my attempts to keep that player. The lone player not to agree to a contract for 2023 is arguably the team's best: right-hander Corbin Burnes. However, unless he takes a discount (and it doesn't sound like he will), you have to trade him. Friday at 04:04 PM. But considering the incredible contracts doled out to both starting pitchers and shortstops in particular this offseason, the chances of that scenario occurring likely diminished greatly. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Maybe midway thru this next season if hes having a monster year he can leverage. So, if were going to extend anybody, it should really be Woodruff. Felipe Lopez, 2009 . Tampa Bay continues to sport one of the most flexible rosters in baseball, but there's no one on the 26-man roster currently who can handle shortstop regularly outside of him. Willy Adames wants to be a Brewer but doesn't have long-term contract Spent his age-21 season with Durhamwas the third-youngest player on an International League Opening Day roster, behind 20-year-old Ozzie Albies (Gwinnett) and teammate Jake Bauers (21) Named Most Valuable Player for Durham by the Rays Baseball Operations departmenttied for 3rd in the IL with a team-leading and careerhigh 140 hits, surpassing his 133 hits in 2016 with Double-A Montgomeryalso led the team with 5 3B and 210 total bases His 62 RBI and .277 avg. "We still have a lot of things to talk through at this point," Arnold said when asked specifically about whether the Brewers would still try to work toward a multi-year deal with Burnes. Hes the guy for whom you overspend a bit, if it makes the difference between having him and not having him. According to Baseball Reference, had only 6 PA against pitchers younger than himhad 562 PA against older pitchers. If the Brewers are a fringe Wild Card contender when that time comes, Arnold is going to end up trading Adames. Clearly there is a couple of year window here but if they struggle they should absolutely look to trade him for a nice package of players.