Continuing the frenetic offseason in NatsTown, Saturday news broke and Tuesday it became official that the Nationals and Matt Adams had agreed on a 1-year contract, with a mutual option for 2020. According to media reports Adams will earn $3 million in 2019, with the 2020 option worth $4 million or a $1 million buyout.
The left-handed hitting slugger flourished in Washington after signing with the Nationals last winter, serving as a backup first baseman and providing power off the bench. The 30-year-old Adams batted .257/.332/.510 with 18 home runs in 94 games for Washington, before going to St. Louis in an August waiver claim. He struggled in his return to the Cardinals, hitting only .158 in 27 games, to finish 2018 with a .239/.309/.477 batting line and 21 home runs. 2018 also saw Adams continue his success against right-handed pitching, batting .242/.316/.494 against righties verses a subpar .220/.256/.366 against lefties.
Defensively the massive Adams is primarily a first baseman, though he did also see limited action in left field with reasonable results. His below-average speed limits his range in the field, although he possesses quality baseball instincts and soft hands. He is a below-average defender at both positions, but should not be confused with a designated hitter mimicking a position player.
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Without question he is limited defensively and needs to be shielded from southpaws, but used similarly to 2018, Adams can be an extremely productive player. I could argue Justin Bour, who signed with the Angels for $2.5 million, is a better value or that Derek Dietrich is possibly a better fit, but the combination of his track record of success in this role and familiarity in Washington makes the Matt Adams signing a winner for the Nationals.
NatsGM Grade -> B+