We all found out Cole agreed to sign with the Yankees last week at the Winter Meetings but the deal didn’t become official until they were able to clear up another roster spot. Prior to the Cole signing the Yankee 40-man roster was already full so Adams ended up being the odd man out.
It’s unclear whether or not the Yankees tried to trade Adams before Wednesday to see if they could get something in return for him. Although even if they did it’s not like they were ever going to get much for him in return.