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Brewers trade 2 relievers, acquire SS Adames from Rays

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired shortstop Willy Adames (pronounced ah-DAH-mes) and pitcher Trevor Richards from the Tampa Bay Rays for relievers J

MAY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Primed for big-league debut Walls will be called up from Triple-A Durham on Saturday after the Rays traded Willy Adames to the Brewers, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old should slot in as Tampa Bay's starting shortstop following the departure of Adames on Friday. Walls was off to a strong start at Triple-A this season with a .327/.468/.490 slash line in 14 games, but he may not have much of a window to secure the starting role with top prospect Wander Franco still waiting for his opportunity.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to minor-league camp The Rays optioned Walls to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact The switch-hitting infielder will likely report to the Rays' affiliate in Durham when the Triple-A East season gets underway in May. In his last minor-league season in 2019, Walls split time between High-A Charlotte and Double-A Montgomery, slashing .270/.343/.452 with 10 home runs and 28 stolen bases.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays’ Taylor Walls not a fan of limiting shifts Rays notes | Planned experimental rule changes are a topic of discussion. Also, another Tampa Bay loss.

MARCH 12, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM