Padres grade Jason Adam as he enters free agency

The San Diego Padres are reviewing each member of their 40-man roster ahead of the World Series. Jason Adam, a right-handed reliever, has been graded as a B- after a season hampered by injury. Adam posted a 2.62 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 2026 but missed significant gameplay due to a shoulder strain. Despite a subpar 2026 campaign, he remains a strong contender in the free agent market, having excelled previously with a sub-3.00 ERA over five seasons. Looking forward, the Padres may explore re-signing Adam, though his departure in free agency is likely.

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