Nationals decline Matt Adams’ $4 million option

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WASHINGTON - Two days after winning their first World Series title, the Washington Nationals declined a $4 million mutual option for 2020 on backup first baseman Matt Adams.

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WASHINGTON – Two days after winning their first World Series title, the Washington Nationals declined a $4 million mutual option for 2020 on backup first baseman Matt Adams.

Adams gets a $1 million buyout and becomes a free agent following Friday’s decision.

The 31-year-old hit .226 with 20 homers and 56 RBIs in 111 games during the regular season.

Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams watches during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams watches during the sixth inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

He had just four plate appearances in the post-season and his only World Series action was a walk as a pinch hitter in Game 3. His pinch single off Adam Wainwright sparked a two-run rally in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series.

Adams, 31, is an eight-year big league veteran with St. Louis (2012-17, ’18), Atlanta (2017) and Washington (2018, ’19).

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