[13] In 2018, Adams played for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the High-A Florida State League where he slashed .246/.352/.361 with four home runs and 43 RBI in 99 games.

Adams did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[17] On May 2, 2021, Adams was promoted to the major leagues for the first time after backup catcher Alejandro Kirk was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hip flexor discomfort.

In the game, he notched his first career hit, a double off of White Sox starter Carlos Rodón.

[21] He notched his first hit as a National, as well as his first career home run and RBI, off Atlanta Braves reliever Will Smith in the ninth inning, giving his team the late lead, on August 7.

Adams made 48 appearances for the Nationals during the 2022 campaign, slashing .176/.245/.310 with a career-high five home runs and 10 RBI.

[25] Adams started the 2024 season on the major league roster, but was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on June 2.

[28] Adams was also a standout high school basketball player, earning All League honors as a sophomore, junior and senior.