	Adams was a 2012 Midwest League Mid-Season All Star. He played for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals of the Class AA Texas League in 2013. He was a 2013 MiLB Royals Organization All Star, and was named Royals’ 2013 co-Minor League Player of the Year with pitcher Yordano Ventura. After the 2013 season, the Royals added Adams to their 40-man roster.