The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the most balanced rosters in Major League Baseball, but that may no longer be the case after the 2024 season.
The next free agent class is loaded with talent, and Milwaukee shortstop Willy Adames may be one of the better names. The 28-year-old will likely be offered a hefty contract, and one insider believes the Los Angeles Dodgers and two other teams are willing to sign that check.
“A number of top shortstops have become free agents in recent years, with Corey Seager, Trea Turner, Xander Bogaerts, Carlos Correa and Dansby Swanson all cashing in on big free-agent deals,” MLB.com’s MarkFeinsand wrote Wednesday morning. “After another strong offensive season, Adames will be the best shortstop available this winter, and while his defensive numbers weren’t as strong in 2024, he remains a solid outfielder. Possible candidates: (Toronto) Blue Jays, Dodgers, (San Francisco) Giants.”
Adames has a .252 batting average with 40 extra-base hits, including 22 home runs, 85 RBIs and an OPS of .784 (116 OPS+) in 125 games this season.
The shortstop is one of the best center fielders entering free agency this winter, with another report suggesting he could get a contract between $100 million and $200 million – a price Milwaukee probably can’t afford.
For now, Adames is likely focused on the Brewers’ playoff run, but the 28-year-old may be starting to think about which city he will call home next if he decides not to return to Milwaukee.
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