Riley Adams

The Red Sox signed C Riley Adams to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Adams spent most of this season in Triple-A in the Nationals organization. He will add depth behind the plate for Boston.

The Nationals reassigned C Riley Adams to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Adams hit .214 with two RBI over 14 at-bats in spring training. He will continue to see more reps in minor league camp.

The Nationals sent C Riley Adams outright to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Adams went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll compete in spring training for a spot on the Nationals Opening Day roster.

Riley Adams has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals to make room for the newly-acquired Gus Varland on the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Adams established a number of career-highs last season including home runs (8) and RBI (24), but he batted just .186 in 286 plate appearances. His average was hurt by a dismal 38.5% strikeout rate. Adams is a lifetime .211 hitter with 21 home runs, primarily with Washington. Teams needing organizational depth at the catcher position now have an opportunity to claim him.

The Nationals and C Riley Adams have agreed to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

Adams struggled at the plate last season, so he will likely face some competition in spring training for the back up catcher role on the Nationals' roster. He hit .186, with eight home runs, and 24 RBI over 263 at-bats.