RILEY ADAMS NEWS

Smacks first home run Adams went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Mets.

Impact Adams' first homer of the year proved to be a big one -- he launched a Jose Butto fastball over the centerfield wall to cut Washington's deficit to 7-6 in an eventual 8-7 victory. The 28-year-old Adams is still just 2-for-15 (.133) this season in a limited role behind Keibert Ruiz. He posted a .628 OPS across 130 plate appearances last year.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals erase 6-run deficit, beat Mets 8-7 on Alonso's throwing error

CJ Abrams scored the winning run on Pete Alonso’s throwing error in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the New York Mets 8-7

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Drawing second start of season Adams will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Though he's been on the Washington roster all season, Adams will enter the lineup for just the second time while top backstop Keibert Ruiz rests after starting behind the dish in 17 of the first 18 games. The Nationals will likely lighten Ruiz's workload a bit as the season unfolds, but Adams still probably won't be in line for more than a start or two per week while Ruiz is healthy.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Adams throws out Thomas trying to steal for final out of Nationals' 4-3 win over Diamondbacks

Riley Adams threw out Alek Thomas trying to steal second base for the final out in the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Wood's 2-run double in 3-run 1st helps Nats beat Diamondbacks 4-3, stop 4-game losing streak

James Wood hit a two-run double over center fielder Alek Thomas in a three-run first inning and Josh Bell tripled for the third time since 2022, helping the Washington Nationals be...

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Adams putting in the work this spring to stay consistent for Nats WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Riley Adams rounded the bases for his second home run of Spring Training in the Nationals' 10-5 loss to the Marlins...

MARCH 11 • MLB.COM

Back in action Monday Adams (wrist) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Marlins, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Adams missed a few days of action with a sore wrist as a result of a hit-by-pitch, but there was never any worry it could be a long-term issue. He's competing to be the Nationals' backup catcher behind Keibert Ruiz.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Adams was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus St. Louis due to a right wrist injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Adams took a pitch off his wrist Friday, and although X-rays came back negative immediately afterward, the Nationals opted to give him Saturday to recover. He should be back in the lineup within a few days.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration The Nationals and Adams avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $850,000 contract Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adams is a career .224/.304/.378 hitter over parts of four big-league seasons and was eligible for arbitration for the first time. He's out of minor-league options, so he'll either open 2025 as the Nationals' backup catcher or be exposed to waivers.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Adams was optioned to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 5-1 win over Atlanta, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adams will head back to Triple-A after being called up July 3, batting .243 with a triple, two RBI and four runs scored over 37 at-bats with the Nationals since his promotion. With Adams headed to Rochester, Drew Millas will operate as the primary backup option at catcher behind Keibert Ruiz with the major-league roster.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filling in for resting Ruiz Adams will start at catcher and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact For the first time since July 28, Adams will crack the Washington lineup while top backstop Keibert Ruiz gets a day off. So long as Ruiz doesn't show any signs of wearing down from his heavy workload, Adams will likely be in store for limited opportunities moving forward.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen wins third straight start, Diamondbacks beat Nationals 5-4 for 3-game sweep

Zac Gallen won his third straight start, Ryan Thompson got out of a one-out, bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a three-game sweep by beating...

JULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Contreras hits tying homer in 9th, Cardinals complete rally in 11th, beat Nationals 7-6

Willson Contreras hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Masyn Winn scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the 11th, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early 5-0 defi...

JULY 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Irvin allows 1 hit over 8 innings, Winker homers as the Nationals beat the Mets 1-0

Jake Irvin allowed just one hit and issued one walk in eight innings, Jesse Winker hit a pinch-hit home run and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 1-0 in the tradition...

JULY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Rejoins major-league roster The Nationals recalled Adams from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adams was optioned a month ago following a slump at the plate, but he's back after posting a .946 OPS with six homers in 22 games at Rochester. He will back up Keibert Ruiz.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Adams went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact The 27-year-old backstop was the only Washington hitter to have much success against Justin Verlander in his 2024 debut, lacing a two-bagger off the the future Hall of Famer in the third inning and taking him deep in the fifth for Adams' second long ball of the year. With Keibert Ruiz (illness) on the shelf, Adams has started seven of the last nine games and gone 9-for-25 (.360) with four doubles and a homer. Even when Ruiz has recovered, a Nationals club searching for offense might try to find ways to keep Adams in the lineup as long as he stays hot.

APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros in 5-3 win over Nats

Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings to win his season debut for the Houston Astros 5-3 over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Justin Verlander allows 2 runs over 6 innings in season debut for Astros

Justin Verlander allowed two runs and four hits over six innings in the three-time Cy Young Award winner’s season debut for the Houston Astros, a 5-3 win over the Washington Nation...

APRIL 20, 2024 • Associated Press

With Ruiz sidelined, Adams impressing behind the dish OAKLAND -- Whether he is in the lineup that day or not, Riley Adams is engaged. Attending pitchers meetings, studying scouting reports, comm...

APRIL 15, 2024 • MLB.COM

MacKenzie Gore strikes out 11 as Nationals beat Athletics 3-1

MacKenzie Gore tied a career high with 11 strikeouts, CJ Abrams hit an RBI triple and the Washington Nationals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1 on Saturday

APRIL 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Abrams homers, drives in 3 as Nationals beat Giants 5-3

CJ Abrams homered and drove in three runs after missing three games with a bruised left pinkie and the Washington Nationals beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Tuesday night

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Already shorthanded, Nationals drop home opener after thin bullpen snaps Manager Dave Martinez had just five relievers available, and they could not keep Washington in the game after Riley Adams tied the score in...

APRIL 2, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983 after beating the Nationals 8-4

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983

APRIL 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Set as No. 2 catcher Adams will begin the season as the Nationals' backup catcher behind Keibert Ruiz.

Impact Adams was surprisingly productive at the plate in 2023, slashing .273/.331/.476 with four homers in 158 plate appearances, and he showed no signs of regression in camp. Ruiz will see a heavy workload, but Adams has earned the trust of the pitching staff and could see more consistent action in 2024, giving him some fantasy appeal as a cheap endgame catcher in deep formats.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Nationals transferred Adams (wrist) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Adams underwent season-ending surgery on his left hand/wrist Sept. 11, so his move to the 60-day IL is simply procedural. The 27-year-old slashed .273/.331/.476 with 21 RBI through 158 plate appearances in 2023, and he is expected to be fully recovered before the start of spring training. Tanner Rainey (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list to fill Adams' spot on the 40-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE