The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to lose one of their key players this offseason in MLB free agency.
Willy Adames is among the top free agents available, and many teams are planning to pursue him. If he departs, the Brewers will certainly feel his absence.
While there’s still a chance the Brewers could make a strong push to re-sign Adames, it doesn’t seem very likely at this point.
The New York Yankees are emerging as a potential threat to sign Adames. Though there are many teams interested, the Yankees could be in a position to move quickly if they fail to re-sign Juan Soto.
USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale suggests that if Soto leaves, the Yankees might target Adames, along with other moves like signing Christian Walker, shifting Jazz Chisholm to second, and trading for Cody Bellinger.
Adames would be a great fit for New York, especially if they lose Soto, adding to their offensive depth.
In the 2024 MLB season with Milwaukee, Adames played 161 games, hitting 32 home runs with 112 RBIs, and posted a .251/.331/.462 slash line. At 29 years old, he still has a lot of prime years ahead and could be a foundational player for the Yankees.
Brewers fans may hope for a re-signing, but with his value on the rise and teams like New York potentially offering hefty contracts, it’s looking increasingly likely that Adames will move on.
