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The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement with catcher Riley Adams on a minor league contract, with the 30-year-old expected to report as a non-roster player in spring training.
Adams spent the 2026 season at Triple-A with the Washington Nationals, batting .273 with a .389 on-base percentage and .506 slugging percentage across 324 plate appearances. He hit 16 home runs and posted a 135 wRC+ before becoming a minor league free agent after the season. Washington removed him from the 40-man roster in January.
Over parts of five major league seasons, mostly with the Nationals, Adams has compiled a .211/.287/.354 line with a 32.5 percent strikeout rate. He has also seen time at designated hitter and first base. Evaluators note his defensive framing has been weak, though his blocking and throwing are adequate.
Boston's catching depth includes Adley Rutschman, acquired at the trade deadline, alongside Connor Wong and Mickey Gasper on the 40-man roster. Adams is regarded as organizational depth, likely a "third or fourth option" behind the established group.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors - Thu Oct 22, 3:54 PM ET
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).