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Matt Adams
Matthew James Adams (born August 31, 1988) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Mets. Nicknamed Big City for his imposing size and ability to regularly hit long home runs, the St. Louis Cardinals selected Adams in the 23rd round of the 2009 MLB draft from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Playing in the Texas League in 2011, Adams was recognized as that league's Most Valuable Player and the Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year with a .300 batting average, 32 home runs and 101 runs batted in. He made his MLB debut with the Cardinals in 2012. In his rookie season in 2013, Adams hit 17 home runs in 296 at-bats. Adams has also played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals.
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1988-08-31
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Philipsburg,_Centre_County,_Pennsylvania
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Rockies recall Connor Joe, send Matt Adams to injured list with right elbow strain

Another injury has cleared Connor Joe’s return to the Colorado roster. The 28-year-old fan favorite re-remerged in the majors earlier this season following his 2020 battle with testicular cancer. He made his Rockies debut May 7 after being called up due to an injury to C.J. Cron, and now Wednesday, another injured first baseman has Joe back to the bigs.
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Rockies' Matt Adams: Likely moving to IL

Adams suffered a right elbow injury Tuesday against the Marlins and is expected to be placed on the injured list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. The 32-year-old suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest and was removed after going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. It's unclear if Adams is expected to return after the 10-day minimum or if he's facing a longer absence.
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Matt Adams sitting for Colorado on Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Matt Adams is not in the lineup Friday in the team's game against the Oakland Athletics. Adams is being replaced at first base by C.J. Cron against Athletics starter Frankie Montas. In 32 plate appearances this season, Adams has a .179 batting average with a .496 OPS,...
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Matt Adams playing first base for Rockies Sunday

The Colorado Rockies listed Matt Adams as their starter at first base for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Adams will play first base and bat sixth, while C.J. Cron rides the pine. Adams has a $2,000 salary on FanDuel for today's contests and has been batting .150 with a...
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Colorado Rockies: Injury updates on Ben Bowden and Matt Adams

The Colorado Rockies have had a slew of injuries in the first two months of the season but there are good updates on two of the five players currently on the injured list. Rockies manager Bud Black spoke with the media, including Rox Pile, on Friday before the Rockies game with the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed until Saturday when the teams will play a doubleheader and he provided updates with left-handed reliever Ben Bowden and first baseman/outfielder Matt Adams.
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Rockies' Matt Adams: Begins rehab assignment

The Rockies sent Adams (shin) to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday to begin a rehab assignment. Adams has been on the shelf since May 12 with a shin injury. The 32-year-old will likely serve as a backup first baseman and left-handed bat off the bench once he's reinstated from the IL.
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Colorado Rockies: Injury updates on Brendan Rodgers and Matt Adams

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black provided more injury updates (after he provided an update on a slew of them on Monday, including an update on Scott Oberg) for a pair of his players that are currently on the injured list and they are going in different directions. Infielder Brendan Rodgers...
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RHP Justin Lawrence recalled from Triple-A; 1B Matt Adams placed on 10-day IL

The Rockies have announced the return of 100 MPH sidearm fastballs out of the bullpen:. The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled RHP Justin Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque and have placed 1B Matt Adams on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 13) with a right shin contusion. —...
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Colorado Rockies: Is Connor Joe making Matt Adams expendable?

The Colorado Rockies will have some roster decisions to make in the coming days, and the emergence of Connor Joe at the plate could make one decision a little easier when it comes to first base. As we reported on Thursday, first baseman C.J. Cron is starting to take steps...
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Rockies place 1B Matt Adams on 10-day IL

The Colorado Rockies placed first baseman Matt Adams on the 10-day injured list on Friday and called up right-hander Justin Lawrence from Triple-A Albuquerque. Adams, who is nursing a right shin contusion, is hitting only .105 with a .190 on-base percentage through 21 plate appearances over 12 games this season.
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Rockies' Matt Adams: May have shin injury

Adams may have injured himself after fouling a pitch off his shin Wednesday, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports. Adams was out of the lineup Thursday for the fifth time in the last six games, so it's not clear he was sidelined by an injury. However, manager Bud Black said the team would have more details regarding Adams' status before Friday's game against Cincinnati.
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Rockies' Matt Adams: Not starting Thursday

Adams isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. Adams will be out of the lineup for the fifth time in the last six games. Connor Joe is starting at first base and batting second.
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Rockies' Matt Adams sitting on Saturday

Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams is out of Saturday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals. Adams will head to the bench after Connor Joe was chosen as Colorado's starting first baseman. Per Baseball Savant on nine batted balls this season, Adams has produced a 11.1% barrel rate and a...
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Matt Adams playing first base for Rockies Sunday

The Colorado Rockies listed Matt Adams as their first baseman for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Adams will fill in for C.J. Cron today at first base while Cron takes a day off. Adams is batting fifth. Adams has a $2,200 salary on FanDuel today and is projected to...
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Colorado Rockies select contract of veteran first baseman Matt Adams

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of veteran first baseman Matt Adams from the team's alternate training site. The 32-year-old Adams was signed by Colorado in late March. He's a career .259 hitter with 118 homers and 397 RBIs in stints with St. Louis, Washington and Atlanta. Adams was originally selected by the Cardinals in the 23rd round of the 2009 amateur draft.
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Rockies select first baseman Matt Adams, designate RHP Ashton Goudeau

The Rockies announced that they have selected first baseman Matt Adams, designated right-hander Ashton Goudeau for assignment and optioned outfielder Sam Hilliard. The 32-year-old Adams joined the Rockies on a minor league deal last month, which came after he posted career-worst production with the Braves in 2020. Adams hit .184/.216/.347 over 51 plate appearances with Atlanta, causing the team to release him in early September. It was the second straight down year for Adams, who struggled with the Nationals in 2019.