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Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies Tampa Bay Rays' Joey Wendle at first base during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Braves place Adams, Albies on IL, reinstate Markakis

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Atlanta Braves' Austin Riley (27) celebrates with teammate Freddie Freeman without contact after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue JaysTuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Riley’s 3-run homer helps Fried, Braves beat Blue Jays 10-1

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2019, file photo, Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams fields a ground ball during a baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington. Adams has agreed to a minor league contract with the Mets. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky File)

Matt Adams agrees to minor league deal with New York Mets

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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)

Nationals decline Matt Adams’ $4 million option

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Washington Nationals' Matt Adams, left, rounds third after hitting a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams, right, in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) **FILE**

Matt Adams adds his power bat to Nationals’ home run barrage

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Adams celebrates as he heads home after hitting a walkoff home run during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Nationals reinstate first baseman Matt Adams from injured list

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (28) follows through on a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson) ** FILE **

Kurt Suzuki, Victor Robles homer to lead Nationals past Phillies

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 31, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals' Matt Adams hits a three-run home run off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo in the first inning of a baseball game, n Cincinnati. The Nationals have agreed to terms a $4 million, one-year deal with first baseman Matt Adams that includes a mutual option for 2020. General manager Mike Rizzo announced the contract Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. He fills a void for Washington as a left-handed bat who is expected to split time at first base with Ryan Zimmerman. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) **FILE**

Nationals finalize 1-year, $4 million deal with Matt Adams

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams, right and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli watch Adams' three-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Adams homer rallies Cardinals past Pirates 8-7

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Adams (15) celebrates his home run with Marcell Ozuna (23) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Adams homers twice, Cardinals hold off Nationals 7-6

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola walks back to the mound during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, in Washington. The Phillies won 2-0. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nationals’ offense can’t back up Scherzer’s gem

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt Adams sits in the dugout after the Atlanta Braves' 8-3 win in a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Matt Adams traded before playing out first year with Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals' Matt Adams prepares for an at-bat during an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Trades signal Nationals give up on postseason hopes

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates his two-run home run with Trea Turner (7) during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals beat Mets 5-3, post rare series win

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Nationals-Pirates Runs

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Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters, second from right, talks with training staff in the dugout after leaving the baseball game with an injury, during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Ryan Zimmerman, Adams, Wieters play simulated game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Nationals Park, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg, Natonals injuries update

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals left fielder Matt Adams leaps to make a catch on a ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Maikel Franco during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Friday, May 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Matt Adams putting the hurt on opposing pitchers

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals infielder Matt Adams handles a grounder during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **File**

Matt Adams relishes a chance to help Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Adams can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses with Nats

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