Mason Adams didn’t take long to make an impression after landing in the Colorado Rockies organization.
Acquired from the Chicago White Sox in the Brenton Doyle trade, Adams recently made an appearance for the Rockies’ Triple-A affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, and the outing checked a few boxes. He worked five innings, allowed one run on three hits and struck out four batters.
That kind of line matters for a Rockies team that is still trying to sort out its starting rotation. Colorado has leaned on veteran Kyle Freeland for a long time, but with Freeland getting up there in age and Chase Dollander currently on the injured list, there are openings for someone to step forward.
Adams is at least giving the organization a reason to look harder. He was only recently added to the system, so he’ll need time in Triple-A to settle in. Still, the path is there for him to earn a look before the season ends or next year.
When that chance comes, the Rockies will want to see how he handles real innings and whether he can help manager Warren Schaeffer cover some of the workload. Adams was immediately ranked as a top 20 prospect for Colorado, and early signs suggest the hype isn’t coming from nowhere.
It’s still a tiny sample, but Adams is the kind of pitcher the Rockies will give every opportunity to prove himself. And with innings to be covered, he could be one of the answers they’re searching for.
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