Jo Adell's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell hit his eighth home run of the season in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Rangers. The homer was a solo shot and Adell's only hit in the contest, although he also walked twice and stole a base. The 25-year-old has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, including four home runs, but is hitting just .250 during that stretch and on the season. Still, it's easily his most prolific offensive season yet as he is slashing .250/.320/.528 with a .364 wOBA and 136 wRC+. Contact% and Barrel% are by far career highs and the K% (24.4%) is finally at a palatable level. The former first-round MLB draft pick is making the most of his regular playing time and hopefully he can keep it up.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell is starting in right field and is batting second on Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. This will be the first time this year that Adell has batted higher than sixth in the Angels' order. The 25-year-old has earned the bump up the lineup, as he's dropped his strikeout rate considerably through the first month of the 2024 season and is currently slashing .327/.382/.592 with a .974 OPS, three home runs, 10 RBI, a career-high five stolen bases and 10 runs scored in 21 games played. The former 10th overall pick in 2017 out of high school is making his seventh straight start in right field for the Angels and should continue to play every day, especially after the team designated Aaron Hicks for assignment on Monday.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has an uncertain future after the team signed veteran Aaron Hicks to help shore up their outfield. Hicks is primed to open the year in the outfield mix along with Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, and Mickey Moniak. Adell would appear to be on the outside looking in at the moment. The 24-year-old former top prospect has largely struggled in the majors, slashing just .214/.259/.366 with 18 home runs, 66 RBI, and seven stolen bases in 580 at-bats across four seasons. He had a chance to see regular playing time down the stretch last season due to all of the injuries that the Angels suffered but he suffered an oblique strain himself, which kept him out for two months. What makes this a tricky scenario is that Adell is out of minor-league options. If he doesn't make the opening day roster then he would land on waivers where he would most likely be claimed by another club. A change of scenery wouldn't be the worst thing for him but as of now, he's on the 40-man roster and has a chance to make the opening-day roster, according to general manager Perry Minasian. The GM cited that Hicks' signing shouldn't affect Adell's roster chances because injuries happen and depth is vital to any organization. With all of that said, the path to everyday at-bats seems slim for Adell and given his past struggles, he likely won't be given the benefit of the doubt unless an injury clears a path for him.