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Adams

He struck out five. Adams, who has yet to throw more than 80 pitches since returning from Tommy John surgery in May, departed after 75 pitches tonight, and four solid innings was really just about all the Rockies were expecting from him. He’ll probably stick around and make another start Sunday against the Braves.

It’s an ultra-rare Adams-for-Adams (no relation) swap on Colorado’s active roster. The 26-year-old came over from the White Sox in the Brenton Doyle trade earlier this month. He’ll get the start for Tuesday’s game against the Nationals and is not a recommended fantasy option.

Adams is a 26-year-old who missed the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery. He’s pitched to a 4.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 36/17 K/B ratio in 36 innings at Triple-A this year. He does have a six-pitch mix with a solid sweeper, so there is some potential here for the Rockies to work with.

Adams was sidelined earlier this month with a flexor strain in his right elbow, but wound up having to undergo a full reconstructive surgery. Given the timing of the procedure, he’s going to miss a significant portion of the 2026 season.

A former 13th round pick of the White Sox in 2022, Adams had a 2.70 ERA in 18 appearances at Double-A in 2024. He struggled with a 5.82 ERA in five starts at Triple-A, where he was set to open this season. The 25-year-old right-hander is now without a timetable to return after the ominous diagnosis of a flexor strain in his right elbow. It wouldn’t be surprising if Adams eventually needed surgery. While Adams wasn’t looking at cracking the White Sox’ Opening Day rotation, this is a blow to the organization’s overall pitching depth.

The 25-year-old hurler struck out one batter on the afternoon and didn’t allow a base on balls. The only damage done against him came in the second inning on a two-out RBI single by Gabriel Arias after Jhonkensy Noel had advanced on a wild pitch. Adams generated three swings and misses in the ballgame while posting a CSW of 20 percent. He’s expected to open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Charlotte.