Adam, a first-time All-Star in 2025, finished seventh with 29 holds while posting an ERA under 2.00 for the third time in the past four seasons. The 33-year-old tossed fewer four-seamers and sweepers in favor of more sliders (35 percent pitch usage) and changeups (33 percent), though his slider (.280 BA, .360 SLG, 40 percent whiff) wasn't as dominant as it was in 2024 (.105 BA, .211 SLG, 57.1 percent whiff). His strikeout rate also dipped to 25.9 percent, and while it was still above average (74th percentile per Statcast), it was his lowest mark since 2019. Adam underwent surgery in September to repair a torn left quad tendon and is expected to be ready to throw off a mound sometime during spring training. It appears a stint on the injured list is likely to begin 2026, though he might not miss much time. When healthy enough to return, Adam should slot right back into an important setup role for San Diego. Read Past Outlooks