News about Willy Adames

The slow start to Elly De La Cruz's 2024 season ended abruptly on Monday as the Cincinnati Reds infielder registered a pair of very different home runs: A dazzling inside-the-park effort and a 450-foot bomb that briefly looked destined for the banks of the Ohio River. The homers are the first two of the current campaign for De La Cruz, who has been criticized in 2024 for everything from his defense to his poor pitch selection. The 22-year-old native Dominican lifted his average to a healthy .297 with three hits in Monday's dramatic 10-8 win over the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. He also stole his sixth base of the season - better than all but Brewers second baseman Brice Turang's seven. But nothing on Monday could quite compare to De La Cruz's electric inside-the-park home run.

According to reports, the Milwaukee Brewers is about to sign highly rated outfield prospect Jackson Chourio to the biggest rookie deal in MLB history. According to the New York Times, the 19-year-old is likely to reach an eight-year deal worth almost $80 million. Chourio will then smash the old record for the most money paid to a player who has yet to play in MLB.

Brian Anderson, the third baseman and right fielder, was batting in the second inning when he struck a line drive that not only threatened foul territory but also struck Adames, who was already seated in the dugout. The game was called off for a few minutes to allow Milwaukee's coaching staff to check on Adames as he sat on the bench. Adames eventually left the game and was replaced by Brice Turang.

Gus Valiant, the Milwaukee Brewers' rookie reliever, was blasted on the right hand and then his jaw by Manny Machado with a ferocious line drive. Verlan was forced to miss Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres because of the 105.1 mph liner. Willy Adames, the Brewers' shortstop, threw out Machado, was off the field.