Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Wed 8/7/19 1:14 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams is not starting Wednesday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Adams will sit despite the Giants starting righty Shaun Anderson. Gerardo Parra takes over at first base.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Tue 8/6/19 10:10 AM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and an RBI in Monday's win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
With Ryan Zimmerman (foot) and Howie Kendrick (hamstring) both on the IL, Adams figures to be the Nats' primary first baseman in the short term, although he could get spelled by Gerardo Parra. On the season, Adams is slashing .245/.296/.532 with 17 homers and 47 RBI in 81 games.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Sun 8/4/19 1:27 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams is starting at first base and batting fifth Sunday at Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Adams sat for the fourth time in five games Saturday with a foot bruise, but he returns to the starting nine for Sunday's series finale. The veteran slugger has a .243/.286/.533 slash line with 17 homers in 79 games and should continue seeing regular opportunities while Ryan Zimmerman (foot) remains on the shelf.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Sat 8/3/19 4:18 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams is not starting Saturday against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Adams was originally supposed to sit Friday but wound up as a last-minute addition to the lineup after Howie Kendrick was scratched with leg cramps. He'll return to the bench Saturday with lefty Robbie Ray on the mound but no longer appears to be held back by the bruised foot that caused him to miss time earlier in the week. Gerardo Parra will start at first base in his absence.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Fri 8/2/19 6:02 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams (foot) remains out of the lineup Friday against Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Adams sits for the fourth straight game while dealing with a bruised foot. It's not clear that the injury is still bothering him, however, as he likely was always going to sit in favor of Howie Kendrick with lefty Alex Young on the mound for the Diamondbacks.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Wed 7/31/19 6:03 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams (foot) provided a pinch-hit solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Braves in the 10th inning.
EDGE Analysis
Adams' bruised right foot prevented him from starting for the third game in a row, but his usage as a pinch hitter implies the Nationals aren't too worried about him requiring a stint on the injured list. However, because the Nationals are tentatively slated to face a pair of lefties (Robbie Ray and Alex Young) in their next two games in Arizona, Adams seems unlikely to check back in as the team's first baseman until Sunday.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Wed 7/31/19 10:55 AM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams (foot) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Gerardo Parra will man first base while Adams misses out on a third consecutive start on account of a bruised foot. The Nationals are off Thursday, so Adams will have the benefit of some extra rest before the club kicks off its three-game weekend series in Arizona. If Adams fails to show any meaningful improvement prior to Friday's series opener, he could be a candidate for the 10-day injured list.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Tue 7/30/19 2:37 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams (foot) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Adams suffered a bruised foot during Sunday's matchup with the Dodgers, and though his CT scan came back negative Monday, he'll ride the pine for at least one more day, likely as a precaution. Howie Kendrick draws the start at first base and will hit fifth with Adams out of the lineup.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Mon 7/29/19 4:45 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
A CT scan on Adams' foot came back negative Monday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is encouraging news for Adams, who could be available to pinch hit Monday against the Braves after being diagnosed with a contusion. In 13 appearances since the All-Star break, the first baseman is slashing .270/.325/.541 with three home runs and seven RBI.
Matt Adams 1B/DH FA Mon 7/29/19 3:25 PM
Matt Adams
1B/DH FA
Adams (foot) is out of the lineup Monday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Adams left Sunday's game against the Dodgers after getting hit in the foot by a pitch. X-rays performed after the game were inconclusive. He was scheduled for further tests Monday, the results of which have yet to be released. Howie Kendrick gets the nod at first base in his absence.