Willy Adames is the top-rated shortstop in this free agency class and it’s not particularly close. He’s coming off a very solid year with the Milwaukee Brewers, but many experts project him to be headed elsewhere in free agency.
Adames, 29, slashed .251/.331/.462 with an OPS+ of 118 and 21 stolen bases. The shortstop looked more comfortable in the batter’s box than ever before and he’s set to get paid because of it.
Spotrac projects him to land a six-year, $152.2 million contract this offseason.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 28: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a run scoring single in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at American Family Field on September 28,… MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 28: Willy Adames #27 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a run scoring single in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at American Family Field on September 28, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More John Fisher/Getty Images
MLB insider Mark Feinsand sees him as the top middle infielder in free agency as well.