Speedy Outfielder Jordyn Adams Inks Minor-League Deal With Brewers

[Steve Drumwright]

Outfielder Jordyn Adams, who has 38 games of MLB experience over the last three seasons, has signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The deal likely includes an invite to spring training, which begins next week.

Adams, who plays center and right field, was the No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 draft out of a North Carolina high school. At the same time, Adams had committed to play football at North Carolina as he was a four-star wide receiver recruit. He chose a pro baseball career over football, receiving a $3,472,900 signing bonus from the Angels.

While not possessing terrific power, having topped out at 15 homers in the minors in 2023, he does have speed, swiping 44 bags also in 2023, all at Triple-A. That was the same year he made his MLB debut, coming up Aug. 1. In two MLB stints, he played in 17 games, putting up a .128/.125/.128 slash line in 40 plate appearances. He had another cup of coffee with the Angels in 2024, but again struggled offensively with a slash line of .229/.289/.314 in 38 plate appearances over 11 games.

He was designated for assignment that offseason, but was quickly picked up by the Baltimore Orioles for the 2025 season. He again got a small amount of MLB action, going hitless in five plate appearances over 10 games.

In seven minor-league seasons, Adams has a .247/.328/.377 slash line with 52 homers, 288 RBIs, and 158 steals in 195 chances. One major drawback is that he does strike out quite a bit, with 758 in 2,738 plate appearances in the minors, a whopping 27.7% of the time.

It would be hard-pressed for Adams to crack the Brewers' Opening Day lineup, but he would be a solid depth piece at Triple-A Nashville. He is the latest player to join the non-roster invitees to spring training.

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[Jim French Stepstool]

If that doesn't sound like Keon Broxton..........

[gregmag]

14 hours ago, Jim French Stepstool said:

If that doesn't sound like Keon Broxton..........

Broxton was a power guy, though. He was so fascinating. Dude couldn’t make contact if he was swinging at a beach ball, but he was great at everything else.

I miss watching him play.

[Michael Trzinski]

On 2/9/2026 at 11:11 PM, Jim French Stepstool said:

If that doesn't sound like Keon Broxton..........

Where's Tony Plush when you need him. 🫤

[JohnBriggs12]

Another failed first round pick who was chosen more for his athleticism than his ability to play baseball.  He wasn't the first and certainly won't be the last.  At 26 his chances are dwindling fast.  Next stop is indy ball somewhere.