Thursday, December 26, 2024

How Tommy Edman’s 5-Year Contract Extension Prepares Willy Adames for Free Agency

Willy Adames spent four great seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. The shortstop hit came in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, made an immediate impact, is right behind Corey Seager for the most home runs hit by a shortstop since 2021, and now he’s ready for a huge payday.

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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) reacts to a homer by Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) after a fly ball to right field during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series against the New York Mets Thursday, 3 October 2024, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As the top available shortstop in this year’s free agency class, Willy Adames didn’t need any extra assist landing a substantial contract. However, a recent contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers helped set the stage even further.

Tommy Edman received a substantial contract extension from the Los Angeles Dodgers

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October 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tommy Edman (25) doubles on New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (24) in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Source: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Paintings

Tommy Edman’s recent contract extension highlights several Los Angeles Dodgers trends. One is their preference for super-utility players, and the other is their willingness to hand out huge contracts that include deferred cash. Five years and $74 million for Tommy Edman is another example that represents a significant amount of money for a player of his caliber.

How could Tommy Edman’s contract impact Willy Adames’ free agency?

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October 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers reliever Willy Adames (27) warms up before Game 2 of the Wildcard Round of the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the New York Mets at American Family Field. Mandatory Source: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Tommy Edman’s extension may not have a direct impact on Willy Adames’ contract negotiations, but the Dodgers’ continued willingness to spend significant sums of money on deferrals, including on super-utility players, could have several effects. Adames, who is reportedly open to playing a fresh position at third base, could now be viewed as a player with more versatility. Additionally, it offers much more offensive benefits. All of this further increases Adames’ monetary value and could influence how other teams approach his future contract.
It will be engaging to see how Willy Adames affects the Los Angeles Dodgers’ latest contract tactics.

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