Jordyn Adams - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Angels Mock Draft: New Report Signals Huge Change in Draft Philosophy The last time the Angels selected a high school player with their first pick in the MLB Draft was 2018, when Jordyn Adams was announced with...

JULY 6 • SI.COM

MLB first-round draft pick, 26, retires immediately to play college football A former first-round draft pick in Major League Baseball who was a highly recruited wide receiver out of high school is apparently taking a...

JUNE 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Giving college football a try Adams has enrolled at Southern Methodist University and intends to suit up for the football team, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Adams is a former blue-chip football recruit who signed to play at North Carolina before opting for professional baseball instead. The 26-year-old had split time between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers organization before being released last week. Adams has slashed .165/.193/.203 in 38 games covering parts of three major-league seasons. His pursuit of a football career presumably means Adams is done playing baseball, though he has not confirmed as much.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Cut Ties With 26-Year-Old Former First-Round Pick Once a top prospect in the Los Angeles Angels system, former first-round pick Jordyn Adams is having a tough time staying relevant in the pr...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Latches on with Brewers The Brewers signed Adams to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Adams went hitless in five plate appearances for the Orioles and slashed only .213/.291/.379 at Triple-A Norfolk in 2025. The 26-year-old is a tremendous athlete but has been unable to find a foothold in the majors. Adams is likely ticketed for Triple-A Nashville to begin the upcoming season.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Orioles outrighted Adams to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Adams has accepted an outright assignment and will remain in the organization as outfield depth. The 25-year-old went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in 10 games during his brief time with the big club this season.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Orioles outrighted Adams to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Adams has accepted an outright assignment and will remain in the organization as outfield depth. The 25-year-old is 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in 10 games during his brief time with the big club this season.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Adams to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact The outfielder rejoined the Orioles last week with Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) landing on the injured list, and he'll be sent back down with Daniel Johnson joining the active roster. Across his three brief stints in the majors this season, Adams has gone 1-for-5 with two strikeouts in 10 games.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle, place Colton Cowser and Tyler O'Neill on the IL

The Orioles have activated infielder Ryan Mountcastle from the injured list before their game against the Athletics

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in Baltimore The Orioles recalled Adams from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Baltimore placed Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) on the injured list Friday, opening up an opportunity for Adams to see some big-league action. The 25-year-old is slashing .185/.283/.282 in 229 plate appearances this season at Norfolk.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Adams to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Adams was up with the Orioles for just three days and went 0-for-2 at the dish during his abbreviated stay in the majors. He'll give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to utility player Vidal Brujan, whom the Orioles claimed off waivers from the Cubs.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Adams to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Orioles The Orioles selected Adams' contract from Double-A Chesapeake on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old will bolster Baltimore's outfield following the departures of Cedric Mullins, Ramon Laureano and Ryan O'Hearn. Adams will likely start out as the Orioles' No. 4 outfielder, but it'll still be his best opportunity in the majors, as he currently has played in just 33 games across parts of three big-league seasons.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to rejoin Baltimore Adams is expected to have his contract selected by the Orioles on Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact The Orioles traded away Cedric Mullins and Ramon Laureano prior to the deadline Thursday, leaving them shorthanded in the outfield. Adams has only had short stints in the majors in the past, but this could be his best chance to prove himself at the level as he's likely to serve as Baltimore's regular center fielder in the short term.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Adams cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact Adams was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Friday but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old appeared in just five games for the Orioles and went 0-for-1 with a run scored.

JUNE 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Baltimore The Orioles designated Adams for assignment Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old had his contract selected by Baltimore last weekend, and he'll be jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters after going 0-for-1 with a run scored in five contests. Adams could return to Triple-A Norfolk, where he had a .661 OPS in 39 games this year, if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Orioles selected Adams' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact With Colton Cowser (thumb), Cedric Mullins (hamstring), Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Ramon Laureano (ankle) all on the injured list, the Orioles' outfield room is running a little thin. Adams will now join the big-league club to help provide depth at all three positions, replacing Chadwick Tromp on the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from big-league camp The Orioles reassigned Adams to minor-league camp Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adams was one of nine players dismissed from big-league camp in the Orioles' latest round of roster cuts. The 25-year-old outfielder had seen MLB action with the Angels in both of the past two seasons, slashing a collective .176/.205/.216 with one home run and three stolen bases over 78 plate appearances. He'll likely serve as organizational outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk for the Orioles throughout the 2025 season.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Baltimore as NRI The Orioles signed Adams to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The Angels non-tendered Adams last month even as he was not yet eligible for salary arbitration. He's slashed just .176/.205/.216 over 78 plate appearances during his limited opportunities at the major-league level. Adams will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Norfolk.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free agency The Angels non-tendered Adams on Friday.

Impact Adams was DFA'd by the Angels on Tuesday, so the team's decision not to offer him a contract doesn't come as much of a surprise. The 25-year-old outfielder slashed .263/.335/.385 with 10 homers and 58 RBI across 123 Triple-A games and will now look to sign with another organization -- possibly on a minor-league deal.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free agency The Angels non-tendered Adams on Friday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos The Angels designated Adams for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Adams appeared in 11 games for the Angels last season, slashing 229/.289/.314 with four RBI across 38 plate appearances. His 40-man roster spot will be used to shield Matthew Lugo from the Rule 5 Draft in December.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Adams isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adams appeared as a defensive substitute in the eighth inning Thursday's contest, which is a good indication that his knee soreness is no longer an issue. However, he will remain out of the lineup for a seventh consecutive game Friday while Gustavo Campero starts in right field, batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Adams isn't in the Angels' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adams appeared as a defensive substitute in the eighth inning Thursday, which is a good indication that his knee soreness is no longer an issue. However, he will remain out of the lineup for a seventh consecutive game Friday while Gustavo Campero starts in right field, batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Adams (knee) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Adams hasn't played in a week due to a sore right knee. While there's no indication an injured list stint could be in the offing, it's also unclear when he might be ready to return to action. Gustavo Campero is covering right field again for the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Orioles activate Ryan Mountcastle, place Colton Cowser and Tyler O'Neill on the IL