St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams left the field during Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals with mid-back stiffness, the team announced.
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Adams to Be Evaluated Friday
Thursday, May 26
The Cardinals confirmed the slugging first baseman will be looked at further Friday after he went 1-for-2 Thursday before being pulled.
Losing Adams from the lineup would be concerning due to the fact he missed 102 games last season after suffering a torn right quad.
The 27-year-old also suffered a left knee contusion back in May, creating further cause for alarm.
Adams is a heavier-set player who possesses upside as a hitter but is limited in terms of defensive ability. He has to be at 100 percent to have a positive impact at his corner of the diamond.
All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday has minimal experience playing first base, so the Cardinals will likely continue to turn to veteran Brandon Moss while Adams is out.
Moss and Adams present a positional dilemma, because both have proved to be capable starters. For the latter to have a chance to unseat Moss, who's on a one-year expiring contract, he'll have to find a way to stay healthier.
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