This article references Matt Adams and more! The Washington Nationals are in serious talks with free-agent first baseman Matt Adams, according to sources. Washington would use Adams as a backup to Ryan Zimmerman. Adams hit a combined .274 with 20 home runs and 65 RBI in 339 at-bats with the Cardinals and Braves in 2017, and he'd provide a nice left-handed power bat to platoon at first base with Zimmerman.Keep on reading: Nationals In Serious Talks With Matt Adams