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Several teams, including the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays, had been rumored to be eyeing Adames. The Red Sox, seeking to strengthen their infield and improve overall defense, viewed Adames as a viable candidate. Meanwhile, for teams like the Yankees—who are looking for alternatives to a potential Juan Soto signing—Adames served as an appealing fallback option. With Adames officially off the market, these teams now need to pivot their focus to other free agents, including potential candidates like Nolan Arenado or Alex Bregman.