Adams was a highly-regarded pitching prospect for the Yankees last decade, but never wound up excelling in the majors, struggling to a bloated 8.42 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 33/15 K/BB ratio across 41 2/3 innings (22 appearances, one start) from 2018-2020 between the Yankees and Royals. The 29-year-old righty pitched well at Triple-A Albuquerque this past season and will presumably compete next spring for a spot in Colorado’s season-opening bullpen.

Adams was a notable pitching prospect last decade with the Yankees before struggling at the major league level and eventually being traded to the Royals prior to the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. The 28-year-old righty hasn't pitched professionally since the 2021 season and will get another shot with the Rockies. He's at least an interesting gamble.

The 26-year-old right-hander passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as organizational pitching depth for the Royals. Adams appeared in six games for the Royals during the 2020 season, posting an underwhelming 9.35 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 6/0 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings.

He'll replace the injured Ian Kennedy (calf) on the active roster. Adams allowed three runs in 1 2/3 innings in his lone appearance with the Royals this season.