PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Willy Adames is the Rays' shortstop of the future. But he's willing to do whatever is necessary to break camp with the Major League club, even if it means switching positions.
Second base is a spot in the infield where the jury is still out for who is the clear favorite to win the job. Based on the fact that Adeiny Hechavarria is the starting shortstop, Adames recognizes he might need to play another position due to Hechavarria's excellence.
"I don't mind playing second," Adames said. "Last year, I played 10 games there at Triple-A.