So far this offseason, y’all Red Sox the movement has focused on pitching. That continued with a deep addition on Sunday.
Boston has agreed to a minor league contract with veteran right-handed reliever Austin Adams, a source confirmed. The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training, but will not guarantee Adams a spot on the 40-man roster. according to KPRC’s Ari Alexanderwho first reported the deal, Adams’ contract would be worth $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster.
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Adams, 33, is a veteran of eight major league seasons and has pitched in 188 games with five different teams since debuting in 2017. Most recently, the Florida native spent 2024 with the Athletics, pitching with a of 3.92 (and 4.47 FIP) while striking out 53 batters and walking 23 in 41 ⅓ innings. Adams throws his slider nearly 75% of the time, which has led to a high walk rate throughout his career. In the zone, he is quite effective as batters have batted just .199 against him over his career.
Adams will compete for a middle inning role in Fort Myers and, if he doesn’t make the team, will likely provide a depth option at Triple-A Worcester. The Red Sox, after signing veteran lefties Aroldis Chapman and Justin Wilson earlier in the offseason ii trading Cam Booser to the White Sox on Saturdaythey have redone some of their relay mix since the end of the year. Liam Hendriks and Justin Slaten project to be the two righties used in high-leverage situations late in games; Adams will join Luis Guerrero, Zack Kelly, Garrett Whitlock, Greg Weissert and Josh Winckowski as other righty options who should be in the mix.
Adams has a career .4.10 ERA in 155 ⅔ innings with the Nationals (2017-19), Mariners (2019), Padres (2020-22), Diamondbacks (2023) and A’s (2024). He was an eighth-round pick out of the University of South Florida by the Angels in 2012.