{"id":533699,"date":"2026-01-23T02:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T02:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/533699\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T02:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T02:27:17","slug":"nationals-designate-riley-adams-for-assignment-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/533699\/","title":{"rendered":"Nationals Designate Riley Adams for Assignment – MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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January 22, 2026<\/p>\n

The Washington Nationals announced they have designated catcher Riley Adams<\/a> for assignment, a corresponding move for their claim of right-hander Gus Varland<\/a>. Adams had been one of the longest-tenured Nationals, having been acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021 in exchange for left-handed reliever Brad Hand<\/a>. Over five major league seasons, the 29-year-old has slashed .211\/.287\/.354 with 21 home runs in 849 plate appearances. While Adams has shown occasional power, his 79 wRC+ over that span indicates his offense has done more harm than good, particularly given that he grades out as a below-average defender. Washington further crowded its catching depth chart in December by acquiring Harry Ford<\/a> from the Seattle Mariners in the Jos\u00e9 A. Ferrer trade. With Keibert Ruiz<\/a> and Drew Millas<\/a> already on the 40-man roster, Adams’ designation seemed inevitable.–Marty Tallman<\/a>
Source: Washington Nationals X Account<\/a> <\/p>\n