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Jun 29 2025Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed-hitting Wade will hit the bench for the series finale while the Nationals send southpaw Mitchell Parker to the hill. Wade had been included in the lineup in each of the Angels' last six games -- five of which came against right-handed pitchers -- and went 4-for-19 with three walks, one stolen base and four runs.
Jun 25 2025Wade will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After signing with the Angels and getting added to the 26-man active roster June 10, Wade played sparingly over his first week and a half with the team, but he's since moved into a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield after Jorge Soler (back) landed on the shelf. Wade -- who has gone 4-for-23 with one stolen base, three runs and a 1:10 BB:K since joining the Halos -- will pick up his fifth start in six games Wednesday.
Jun 9 2025Wade will report to the Angels in the coming days, perhaps as soon as Tuesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was acquired via trade from the Giants over the weekend and is not eligible to be sent to the minors without being exposed to waivers, so he will go directly onto the big-league roster. It's not clear how much playing time Wade will receive initially, as his primary position, first base, is held down by Nolan Schanuel. Wade does have experience in the outfield and could see some action there.
Jun 8 2025Wade was traded to the Angels on Sunday for a player to be named later or cash, while the deal also included cash heading to Los Angeles, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday after posting a disappointing .167 average with one home run and 35 strikeouts over 144 at-bats in 50 games with the team this year. The lefty bat has proven to be more than serviceable in the past, producing a .258 average with 25 long balls, 79 RBI, 109 runs scored and four stolen bases over 760 at-bats between 2023 and 2024 with San Francisco. Wade will now look to emulate those numbers with the Angels, though it's unclear if he'll report to their major-league roster or head to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Jun 4 2025The Giants designated Wade for assignment Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade sported a healthy .767 OPS from 2021 to 2024 with the Giants, but he's struggled to get going in 2025, producing a lowly .167/.275/.271 batting line with just one home run. The 31-year-old is sure to clear waivers given his $5 million salary, and he will likely find another opportunity in a new organization in short order. Dominic Smith was signed by the Giants on Wednesday and could see regular starts at first base.
Jun 3 2025Wade (hand) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade made an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch, and he'll take a day off Tuesday to give his hand extra time to heal. Casey Schmitt will fill in at first base and bat ninth.
Jun 2 2025X-rays on Wade's hand returned negative after he left Monday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was struck by a pitch on the right hand in the second inning, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The club is considering him day-to-day until further notice.
May 28 2025Wade went 2-for-3 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade lined an RBI double into right field during the second inning to put the Giants on the board. The first baseman delivered his first multi-hit performance since May 13 and had gone 0-for-10 in his previous three games entering Wednesday. The 31-year-old has struggled this season and is now slashing .171/.278/.279 with 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, 11 extra-base hits -- including one home run -- and a 21:33 BB:K across 164 plate appearances.
May 27 2025Wade is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade typically sits against lefties, but he's out of the mix in this one with righty Jack Flaherty pitching for Detroit. Wade is hitting .211 with a .297 OBP and zero home runs in 20 games this month. Casey Schmitt is starting at first base and batting seventh.
May 18 2025Wade went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade entered as a pinch hitter and lined a leadoff triple to right field in the eighth inning before scoring the game-tying run. The first baseman has shown signs of turning things around after a slow start to the season, going 4-for-11 with two runs scored, an RBI, a triple, a double and a 2:2 BB:K across 13 plate appearances in his last five games. Wade is now slashing .165/.266/.281 with 14 RBI, 11 runs scored, 10 extra-base hits -- including one home run -- and a 17:31 BB:K across 140 plate appearances so far this season.
May 12 2025Wade is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Monday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade struggled at the plate during the Giants' three-game weekend series against the Twins, going 0-for-9 with a walk and three strikeouts. He'll begin Monday's game in the dugout while Wilmer Flores starts at first base and bats fifth.
May 7 2025Wade went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade lined an RBI double into right field off right-hander Ben Brown, driving in the first of two runs in the fourth inning. The lefty-hitting first baseman has shown improvement after a lackluster start to the season, recording at least one hit in four of his last five games. Wade is now slashing .158/.259/.267 with 13 RBI, nine runs scored, eight extra-base hits and a 14:26 BB:K across 117 plate appearances this season.
May 5 2025Wade is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Cubs on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Pirates sending southpaw Carmen Mlodzinski to the mound, the lefty-hitting Wade will begin Monday's game in the dugout while David Villar starts at first base and bats seventh. Wade has gone 7-for-28 with one run scored and four RBI over his last nine games.
May 1 2025Wade isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will step out of the lineup Thursday with southpaw Kyle Freeland set to take the mound for Colorado. David Villar will start at first base instead and bat seventh.
Apr 30 2025Wade went 1-for-3 with a two-RBI double and a walk during Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade lined a two-run double into left field in the sixth, capping a three-run inning for San Francisco. With that, the 31-year-old infielder recorded his first extra-base hit since April 11, his fourth double of the 2025 campaign. Wade has supplied a hit in three of the Giants' last five games, slashing .200/.333/.267 with a 3:1 BB:K across 18 plate appearances during that span.
Apr 20 2025Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old started Friday against Halos lefty Tyler Anderson after Casey Schmitt (oblique) was scratched from the lineup, marking Wade's first start of the season versus a southpaw. He'll return to the bench Sunday with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi taking the mound for Anaheim, opening up first base for David Villar.
Apr 18 2025Wade will start at first base and bat ninth Friday against the Angels, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was originally due to get a day off Friday against left-handed starter Tyler Anderson, but an injury to Casey Schmitt (side) will force the 31-year-old back into the starting nine. Wade is 0-for-4 against southpaws so far this season and owns a .559 OPS against them across his big-league career.
Apr 17 2025Wade isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will step out of the starting nine Thursday while southpaw Cristopher Sanchez starts on the mound for Philadelphia. Casey Schmitt will pick up a start at first base and bat fifth while Wade rests.
Apr 13 2025Wade is not in the Giants' lineup against the Yankees on Sunday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees sending Carlos Rodon to the mound, the lefty-hitting Wade will begin Sunday's game in the dugout while Casey Schmitt gets the start at first base and bats seventh. Wade has struggled of late, going 1-for-21 with one run scored, three walks, three RBI and nine strikeouts over his last seven outings.
Apr 11 2025Wade went 1-for-3 with one run scored, two walks and three RBI in Friday's 9-1 rain-shortened win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade played a big role in chasing Marcus Stroman out of the first inning, when the former smacked a double to right field to bring home Matt Chapman and Heliot Ramos. Wade brought home another run in the sixth frame when he drew a bases-loaded walk at the top of the sixth inning in what was ultimately the final play of the game due to inclement weather. Wade entered Friday's game having gone 0-for-15 with seven strikeouts over his last five games and was demoted from the leadoff to the sixth spot in the lineup, so his bounce-back effort is hopefully a sign of things to come for the 31-year-old first baseman.
Apr 8 2025Wade went 0-for-4 during Monday's 2-0 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade struck out twice Monday and is currently tied for the team-worst mark in strikeouts (13) over the club's first 10 outings. The 31-year-old started the season 0-for-16 in his first five appearances, though he had a two-game stretch in which he went 4-for-7 with a home run and two additional runs. However, Wade's struggles have continued in the Giants' last three games, as he's gone 0-for-11 while striking out six times. He's slashing .118/.162/.324 with four extra-base hits in 38 plate appearances this season.
Apr 4 2025Wade went 3-for-6 with a triple, two doubles, one walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-9 extra-innings win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was 0-for16 over his first five games of the season, but it looks like his bat is waking up. He has four extra-base hits over the last two contests -- he hit his home run Wednesday in Houston and showed off with a strong game atop the order Friday. Power isn't necessarily a huge part of his playing style. He slugged just .381 last season, but he got on base at a .380 clip thanks to a 15.8 percent walk rate. Wade will likely function as a strong-side platoon option at first base for the bulk of 2025, and his on-base skills position him well as a leadoff option in that role.
Apr 2 2025Wade went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade began the game on the bench against left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, with Casey Schmitt receiving the starting nod at first base. However, Wade pinch hit for Schmitt in the eighth frame, giving the Giants a three-run lead with a 364-foot solo shot off right-hander Ryan Gusto. The homer also marked Wade's first hit on the season. The 31-year-old has struggled to start the 2025 campaign, slashing .059/.056/.235 with two RBI and five strikeouts across 19 plate appearances.
Mar 29 2025Wade isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Wade will take a seat on the bench Saturday with fellow left-hander Nick Lodolo slated to start on the bump for Cincinnati. Wilmer Flores will shift to first base as a result, allowing Casey Schmitt to serve as San Francisco's designated hitter while batting eighth.
Mar 19 2025Wade is expected to begin the regular season batting leadoff against right-handed pitchers, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Wade doesn't possess the speed of a prototypical leadoff batter, his ability to draw walks has made him a top candidate for the role. The 31-year-old's .219 batting average during spring training is unimpressive, though he has drawn 10 walks, resulting in a .422 on-base percentage. "He's got that kind of eye," manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday. "It's really unique in the game. We're seeing it again this spring. We feel pretty good about him in the leadoff spot." Wade has primarily been utilized at first base but made five starts in the outfield last season. If he bats leadoff against right-handed pitchers, Jung Hoo Lee will likely slide into the three-hole.
Feb 13 2025Giants manager Bob Melvin indicated Thursday that Wade could bat leadoff this season, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If it happens, it would likely be only against right-handers, as Wilmer Flores (knee) is expected to fill the short side of a platoon at first base with Wade. If Wade does indeed hit leadoff versus righties, Jung Hoo Lee would be used in the three hole. Melvin also noted Thursday that Wade could see some action in the outfield this season in addition to first base. The 31-year-old has primarily been a first baseman over the last two seasons but made five starts in the outfield last year.
Jan 9 2025The Giants and Wade avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Wade's final year of arbitration eligibility, as he's slated to hit free agency next winter. While the 31-year-old is the current favorite to open the 2025 season as the Giants' primary first baseman against right-handed pitching, there have been reports of the club seeking help at the position from outside the organization and also whispers of Wade being available via trade.
Sep 23 2024Wade is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez is on the hill for the Diamondbacks, so the left-handed-hitting Wade will yield to Mark Canha at first base. Though he's slashing .333/.439/.424 over 42 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Wade has just three starts against left-handers in 2024.
Sep 21 2024Wade went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade took Brady Singer deep twice to register his first multi-homer effort of the season. The 30-year-old has been productive through 15 September contests, logging four multi-hit efforts, homering three times and driving in 10 runs. On the season, he is hitting .267 with eight long balls, 33 RBI, 44 runs scored and two steals across 378 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2024Wade went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been decent in September, going 11-for-41 (.268) with two extra-base hits, eight RBI and four runs scored over 13 games this month. His steal Wednesday was just his second theft of the year, matching his total from 2023. Overall, the first baseman has a .267/.390/.376 slash line with six home runs, 31 RBI, 42 runs scored and 15 doubles over 370 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role.
Sep 15 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 6-for-15 with a double and two RBI while starting the previous five games, but he'll sit Sunday as southpaw Martin Perez takes the mound for San Diego. Mark Canha will step in at first base for San Francisco.
Sep 8 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight game on the bench for Wade, who is in the midst of a 3-for-32 slump. Jerar Encarnacion is starting at first base in the series finale at San Diego.
Sep 7 2024Wade isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a day to collect himself after going 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over his last two games. His absence will allow Mark Canha to pick up a start at first base while batting fifth.
Sep 5 2024Wade went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade jumped on a four-seamer from Kevin Ginkel in the bottom of the seventh and sent it into the stands for a two-run shot to pull the Giants back within two runs of Arizona. He then added a clutch two-run single in the ninth to once again cut the deficit to two runs, though his diligent effort would fall short. The long ball was Wade's sixth of the campaign, while his four RBI on the night marked a season high. It also marked the outfielder's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 23 against the Mariners.
Aug 31 2024Wade is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Miami, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade broke out of his four-game hitless slump Friday, when he went 1-for-3 with a double. Mark Canha will start at first base and bat second.
Aug 23 2024Wade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, two walks and two total runs scored in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been fairly quiet in August, going 11-for-47 (.234) over 16 games this month. He's added a 9:13 BB:K while also hitting two homers in that span. For the year, Wade is at a .281/.410/.397 slash line with five homers, 22 RBI, 38 runs scored, 13 doubles and one stolen base over 301 plate appearances. He remains strictly confined to a strong-side platoon role at first base.
Aug 21 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the White Sox sending southpaw Garrett Crochet to the bump, the lefty-hitting Wade will give way to the right-handed-hitting Mark Canha at first base in the series finale. Of Wade's 296 plate appearances on the season, only 34 have come against left-handed pitching.
Aug 18 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is mired in a 2-for-19 slump and will head to the bench Sunday as lefty JP Sears takes the mound for Oakland. Mark Canha is starting at first base and batting second in the series finale versus the Athletics.
Aug 15 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll retreat to the bench while Atlanta sends southpaw Max Fried to the bump for the series finale. Mark Canha will replace Wade at first base and bat second.
Aug 10 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game versus Detroit, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 5-for-24 with a home run since the start of August. While he rests, Mark Canha will get the starting nod at first base and bat sixth.
Aug 8 2024Wade is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw DJ Herz is on the hill for the Nationals, so the lefty-hitting Wade will give way to Mark Canha at first base. Wade has gone just 6-for-34 at the plate over his last 10 games.
Aug 5 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will avoid a matchup with lefty Patrick Corbin on Monday, giving way to the right-handed-hitting Mark Canha at first base. Wade went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Reds, bringing his OPS up to .824 on the season.
Aug 4 2024Wade went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade put the Giants ahead with his sixth-inning homer. The first baseman has batted atop the order in his last three games -- he didn't hit leadoff often earlier in the season, as Jung Hoo Lee (knee) was there early in the year and Jorge Soler spent more time there before he was traded to Atlanta. Since the All-Star break, Wade is 8-for-37 (.216) with four walks over 11 contests. He's slashing .294/.417/.407 with four homers, 20 RBI, 33 runs scored and a stolen base over 252 plate appearances, but he's struggled to replicate his strong on-base skills from earlier in the year since returning from a hamstring injury in late June.
Aug 2 2024Wade is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Cincinnati, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Reds are starting lefty Andrew Abbott, so the left-handed hitting Wade will begin the game on the bench as he typically does in such situations. New trade acquisition Mark Canha will play first base Friday for the Giants.
Jul 28 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has gone 4-for-23 in seven games since the All-Star break and will sit Sunday as lefty Austin Gomber takes the mound for Colorado. David Villar will start at first base and bat seventh in the series finale.
Jul 27 2024Wade is out of the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade played first base during the matinee and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. He'll get Game 2 off as David Villar plays first base and bats eighth.
Jul 26 2024Wade is not in the Giants' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants facing a southpaw for the second straight game, Wade will begin Friday's game in the dugout. David Villar will once again start at first base and bat fifth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland.
Jul 25 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will be making his season debut Thursday, so the lefty-hitting Wade will step out of the lineup. David Villar will fill in at first base and bat sixth.
Jul 20 2024Wade isn't in San Francisco's lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Wade will take a seat Saturday as the Giants prepare to face fellow southpaw Kyle Freeland. While Wade sits, Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat fifth.
Jul 13 2024Wade isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade recently battled a tight hamstring and didn't play Thursday, though he was back in San Francisco's lineup Friday. There's no word that he aggravated the issue, but it's a bit surprising to see him not starting against a right-hander (Simeon Woods Richardson). Wilmer Flores is playing first base and batting seventh for the Giants on Saturday.
Jul 12 2024Wade (hamstring) is batting second and playing first base Friday against Minnesota, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade sat out Thursday's contest with hamstring soreness, but he's feeling well enough to play Friday. The 30-year-old is 5-for-20 with a solo home run and a double in July.
Jul 11 2024Manager Bob Melvin said Thursday that Wade is dealing with tightness in his hamstring, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was left out of the Giants' starting lineup for Thursday's game, and it's now been revealed that his absence is due to problems with his hamstring. Melvin noted that the 30-year-old first baseman will still likely be available for San Francisco's upcoming series versus Minnesota, but the team will take a day-to-day approach with him until the All-Star break.
Jul 6 2024Wade is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 0-for-3 with one run, one walk and two strikeouts in Friday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. He'll retreat to the bench Saturday against southpaw Logan Allen, with Tyler Fitzgerald starting at first base and batting sixth.
Jul 3 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has gone 3-for-13 with a double and a solo homer in three games since returning from the injured list, but he will take a seat for Wednesday's contest as southpaw Chris Sale starts for Atlanta. David Villar will man first base and bat sixth for the Giants.
Jun 30 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The platoon-happy Giants will hold out Wade and fellow lefty-hitting regulars Michael Conforto and Brett Wisely while the Dodgers send a southpaw (James Paxton) to the hill. David Villar will check in at first base in place of Wade, who went 2-for-9 with a double, a walk and a run scored in the first two games of the series following his return from a month-long stay on the injured list due to a hamstring strain.
Jun 28 2024Wade (hamstring) is playing first base and batting second Friday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will make his return from a Grade 2 hamstring strain he sustained in late May on Friday. The first baseman played three rehab games and went 1-for-7 with three runs scored, four walks and two strikeouts.
Jun 27 2024Wade (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been sidelined for the past month with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain but has been cleared to return after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Sacramento, going 1-for-7 with a 2:4 K:BB. The 30-year-old has slashed a robust .333/.470/.426 for the Giants this season and will go back to receiving regular starts at first base against right-handed pitching.
Jun 22 2024Wade (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been on the injured list since the end of May due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. San Francisco has not yet said how long Wade will remain in the minors, but considering he has been sidelined for nearly a month, it's likely he'll need to play a handful of games with the River Cats before rejoining the big-league club.
Jun 17 2024Giants manager Bob Melvin said Sunday that it's likely a "stretch" for Wade (hamstring) to return from the 10-day injured list before Thursday's matchup with the Cardinals at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after suffering the injury while sliding into second base in a May 27 win over the Phillies. Though a Grade 2 strain often entails a recovery timeline of more than a month, Wade said last week that his goal was to make it back for MLB's June 20 Negro Leagues tribute game as the Giants' designated hitter. Wade took steps forward this past week by taking batting practice on the field and increasing the intensity of his running progression, but the 30-year-old looks like he'll still at least one week away from being a realistic option to return from the IL. Wilmer Flores should continue to serve as the Giants' primary first baseman while Wade remains out.
Jun 12 2024Wade (hamstring) said Wednesday that he's pushing hard for a return from the 10-day injured list for the Giants' matchup with the Cardinals on June 20 at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When he was placed on the IL on May 28 with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Wade was projected to miss four weeks, but the veteran first baseman took batting practice Tuesday and fielded grounders and started some light running Wednesday as he aims to beat his estimated return timeline by one week. Wade acknowledged that if he's able to return for MLB's June 20 Negro Leagues tribute game, he would likely be relegated to designated-hitter duties. The Giants will presumably continue to monitor Wade's progress as he ramps up over the next week before determining if a June 20 return is feasible. The 30-year-old hadn't been a premium source of counting stats prior to being deactivated due to the injury, but he was hitting an impressive .333 while getting on base at a .470 clip through his first 52 games of the season.
Jun 10 2024Wade (hamstring) will take batting practice Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade resumed baseball activities over the weekend and is almost ready to do some hitting on the field. He's been on the shelf since late May with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. While Wade looks to be trending in a positive direction, the real test for him will be when he does some running, and it's not clear when he'll be cleared for that.
Jun 7 2024Wade (hamstring) has begun hitting and throwing programs at the Giants' complex in Arizona, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade still has plenty of boxes to check off before he can start playing in rehab games, but resuming baseball activity is certainly a step in the right direction. The 30-year-old was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain in late May and still projects to be sidelined until at least the end of June.
May 28 2024Wade was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants placed Wade on the injured list earlier Tuesday, but the team expects him to be sidelined for roughly a month now that the severity of his strain has been revealed. In the meantime, Wilmer Flores and Trenton Brooks will likely split time at first base, though neither player is likely to replace Wade's .333/.470/.426 slash line.
May 27 2024Wade left Monday's game against the Phillies due to a left hamstring strain, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade appeared to be grabbing his left knee before exiting Monday's clash, but after further evaluation, it's been determined that he's dealing with a hamstring issue. The team has yet to comment further on whether a trip to the injured list will be required, but it seems likely given the nature of the injury. Wade will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Wilmer Flores would be in line for more chances at first base if Wade misses additional time.
May 26 2024Wade (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade tweaked his hamstring in the ninth inning of San Fransisco's 8-7 win over the Mets on Friday, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second straight game as the two clubs finish up their series. Wilmer Flores will fill in at first base for Wade and will bat fifth.
May 25 2024Manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that Wade tweaked his hamstring during the ninth inning of Friday's win over the Mets, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Melvin noted that the Giants consider Wade's injury to be minor, but they will decide not to push their luck and will keep him out of the lineup for Saturday's contest. Wilmer Flores will cover first base and bat fifth while Wade recovers.
May 22 2024Wade went 3-for-3 with three walks, one RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-5 extra-inning win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Wade's first three-hit game of the year, as well as his second three-walk effort. It's arguably the best example of what he's brought to the table in 2024 -- decent contact hitting and remarkable patience at the plate. Wade is batting .340 with a 19:12 BB:K over 19 games in May. For the season, the first baseman is at a .336/.484/.431 slash line with two home runs, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, five doubles and one stolen base over 153 plate appearances. Wade briefly saw a full-time role earlier in the month when Jorge Soler was on the injured list, but since Soler's return, Wade has returned to a strong-side platoon with Wilmer Flores at first base.
May 18 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout as left-hander Ty Blach prepares to toe the slab for Colorado. Wilmer Flores will pick up a start at first base while batting third.
May 12 2024Wade went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has gotten on base in his last 13 games, going 11-for-34 with a 13:10 BB:K in that span. While he's been an on-base machine this season, he's struggled to hit for power -- his homer Sunday was his second of the year, and he's added just five doubles over 40 contests. Wade is slashing .340/.480/.457 with 14 RBI, 14 runs scored and one stolen base over 123 plate appearances. He's just shy of being a qualified hitter due to beginning the year in a strong-side platoon role, but he's seen more opportunities versus southpaws since Jorge Soler (shoulder) went on the injured list Wednesday.
May 8 2024Wade went 1-for-2 with three walks and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade reached base four times and produced a key two-run single in the fourth to extend the Giants' lead to 4-0. Wade strictly operates in a platoon against right-handed pitching, though if he had enough plate appearances to qualify, he'd be leading the majors with a .485 OBP and 21.4 percent walk rate. He's now reached safely in eight straight games and is slashing .351/.485/.442 with a homer, 10 RBI, 12 runs and a 21:26 BB:K in 101 plate appearances.
May 2 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 0-for-6 with three walks and an RBI while starting at first base in each of the last three games, but he'll get a day off as the Giants and Red Sox wrap up their series with an afternoon contest. Wilmer Flores will join the San Francisco infield as a replacement for Wade.
Apr 27 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Giants set to face lefty Martin Perez on Saturday, the lefty-hitting Wade will stay put in the dugout to begin the game. Wilmer Flores will start at first base instead and bat second.
Apr 24 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Wade finds himself on the bench while the Giants face off against a left-handed starting pitcher (Sean Manaea) in the series finale. Wilmer Flores will replace Wade at first base and as the Giants' No. 2 batter.
Apr 19 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Friday versus the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will take a seat Friday as southpaw Jordan Montgomery prepares to make his first start of the season for Arizona. Wilmer Flores will take over at first base and bat second.
Apr 17 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is one of three lefty-hitting regulars in the lineup who will take a seat with southpaw Trevor Rogers on the bump for Miami. Mike Yastrzemski and Michael Conforto will join Wade on the bench for the series finale.
Apr 16 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Miami, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Ryan Weathers is pitching Tuesday for the Marlins, so Wade will take a seat despite his 1.220 OPS over his past nine contests. Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat second.
Apr 14 2024Wade went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored while also drawing two walks in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade singled in his first at-bat before coming around to score San Francisco's first run of the game on a Michael Conforto double. The first baseman then launched a two-out, two-run home run off Ryan Pepiot in the top of the fifth to extend the Giants' lead to three runs, marking his first long ball of the season. Wade is now batting .375 in April with three RBI, five runs scored and seven walks to only five strikeouts. He's also hit safely in six of his last seven games.
Apr 13 2024Wade went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was hitless for the first time since April 5, but he was able to make an impact on the basepaths. He's not known for speed with a career high of six steals back in 2021 and no more than two attempts in either of the last two campaigns. The first baseman is hitting .343 with one RBI, five runs scored, three doubles and no home runs over 41 plate appearances this season. Wade continues to see a strong-side platoon role and is unlikely to get many at-bats versus southpaws at all.
Apr 10 2024Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington, the lefty-hitting Wade will give way to platoon partner Wilmer Flores at first base in the series finale.
Apr 2 2024Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat Tuesday with left-hander Ryan Yarbrough expected to serve as the Dodgers' primary pitcher behind opener Ryan Brasier. Wilmer Flores will get the nod at first base, and Mike Yastrzemski will start in right field.
Mar 3 2024Wade has gone 3-for-14 with a home run and three RBI over his first five Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade remains a strong-side platoon option at first base. The Giants' signing of Matt Chapman, who is likely for an everyday role at third base, has displaced J.D. Davis. Righty hitters like Davis and Wilmer Flores could fill in at first base against opposing southpaws. Wade partially got back to his 2021 form last season, hitting .256 with a .790 OPS, 17 home runs, 45 RBI and 64 runs scored across a career-high 135 games.
Sep 30 2023Wade will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants may be eliminated from the playoffs, but that hasn't altered their preference for platoons, as they'll send several lefties to the bench Saturday against southpaw Clayton Kershaw. Wilmer Flores will get the start at first base.
Sep 25 2023Wade isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat with the Giants slated to face off against Cy Young candidate Blake Snell. J.D. Davis gets the call at first base and is set to hit fourth in Wade's absence.
Sep 24 2023Wade went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade tied the game at 2-2 with his fifth-inning blast. He'd sat out the last two games with the Giants facing left-handed starters in each of those contests. Through 17 games in September, Wade has gone 18-for-52 (.346) with four homers and 10 RBI. The first baseman is at a .262/.376/.428 slash line with 17 long balls, 45 RBI, 63 runs scored and two stolen bases through 130 games this season in a strong-side platoon role.
Sep 23 2023Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Clayton Kershaw will start on the mound for Los Angeles, sending Wade to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat fourth in Wade's place.
Sep 22 2023Wade is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat third as the Giants take on left-hander Caleb Ferguson, with another left-hander in Ryan Yarbrough lined up to work in bulk relief. Wade has drawn most of his playing time -- and generated most of his power production -- against righties this season.
Sep 20 2023Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade took the fifth pitch of the game from Merrill Kelly over the right-field fence, but it was all downhill from there for the Giants. Wade's blast was one of three hits for the visitors, and they added four walks while putting just two runners past first base for the rest of the game. The 29-year-old is up to 16 homers this year, two shy of matching his total from 2021. He's added 43 RBI, 62 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .263/.377/.424 slash line over a career-high 128 games.
Sep 16 2023Wade will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, a walk and a pair of runs scored in the afternoon game. With lefty Kyle Freeland on the mound for the nightcap, Wade will hit the bench as Wilmer Flores slides over to first base.
Sep 13 2023Wade is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's an all right-handed hitting lineup for the Giants (including switch hitter Patrick Bailey) against lefty Logan Allen. J.D. Davis is at first base and Casey Schmitt is at third.
Sep 11 2023Wade went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade remains limited to a strong-side platoon role, but he's thrived with that usage in September. He's gone 9-for-24 (.375) with four RBI over seven contests this month, and his RBI single in the 10th inning Monday was a walk-off hit. The first baseman is up to .258/.374/.407 slash line with 14 home runs, 39 RBI, 57 runs scored and two stolen bases over 120 contests this year. After hitting leadoff against right-handers for much of the year, Wade has been deeper in the lineup for the last three games while Mike Yastrzemski gets the leadoff nod.
Sep 8 2023Wade is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will play first base and bat third with left-hander Ty Blach getting the start for Colorado. Wade has slashed just .250/.319/.344 in 75 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
Sep 6 2023Wade is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Jordan Wicks on the hill for Chicago, Wade will yield to Wilmer Flores at first base. Wade has a .663 OPS and just one of his 14 home runs this season have come off left-handers.
Sep 4 2023Wade is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs have left-hander and National League Cy Young contender Justin Steele on the mound, so Wade will begin this one on the bench. Wilmer Flores is occupying first base.
Sep 2 2023Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Friars, Wade will retreat to the bench to begin the game. Wilmer Flores will fill in at first base while Wade rests.
Aug 29 2023Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Brandon Williamson set to start on the mound for Cincinnati, Wade will retreat to the bench Tuesday. J.D. Davis will fill in at first base while Casey Schmitt gets the nod at third.
Aug 28 2023Wade is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade worked off the bench the past two days with left-handers starting for the opponent, and he will find himself in the same spot Monday with southpaw Andrew Abbott toeing the rubber for the Reds.
Aug 27 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will join fellow left-handed hitters Joc Pederson and Wade Meckler on the bench while Atlanta brings a southpaw (Jared Shuster) to the hill for the second straight game. J.D. Davis will replace Wade at first base and will bat cleanup.
Aug 26 2023Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Max Fried will start on the mound for Atlanta, meaning the left-handed bat of Wade will stay put in the Giants' dugout to begin Saturday's game. J.D. Davis will take over at first base, allowing Casey Schmitt to start at third and bat eighth.
Aug 22 2023Wade (back) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's absence was limited to one game as he battles recurring back soreness that has bothered him a handful of times over recent weeks. He endured an 0-for-16 slump over six games recently, but he's 3-for-8 with a pair of homers over his last two contests. For the season, he's at a .259/.383/.421 slash line with 13 homers, 35 RBI, 51 runs scored, 14 doubles and two stolen bases over 108 contests.
Aug 21 2023Wade (back) will start at first base and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is back in action after a back issue kept him on the bench for Sunday's 4-3 win over Atlanta. He'll likely remain an inconsistent member of the lineup versus left-handed pitching, but a healthy Wade should continue to serve as the Giants' main table setter against righties.
Aug 20 2023Wade (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 2-for-4 with a solo home run before exiting Saturday's contest with an apparent back injury, and he continues to be evaluated, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 29-year-old may not have started Sunday regardless of the injury since lefty Max Fried is pitching for Atlanta. Wilmer Flores is manning first base while J.D. Davis receives a turn at designated hitter.
Aug 19 2023Wade went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade got Saturday's game started with a bang, leading off the first inning with a solo home run off Yonny Chirinos. Though the long ball was his third of August, Wade has struggled mightily as of late, going hitless in six straight games (16 at-bats) leading up to Saturday's tilt. On the year, Wade is slashing .259/.385/.414 across 107 games.
Aug 16 2023Wade is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rays, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will begin the series finale on the bench even as Tampa Bay starts right-hander Aaron Civale, who has held right-handers to a .576 OPS this season. Granted, Civale has been tough on lefties, too, holding opposite-handed hitters to a .656 OPS. Wilmer Flores is starting at first base Wednesday in place of Wade.
Aug 12 2023Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Texas, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Andrew Heaney will take the mound for Texas, so the left-handed bat of Wade will retreat to the dugout for the beginning of Saturday's game. Wilmer Flores will fill in at first base and bat third.
Aug 7 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will join fellow left-handed hitters Brandon Crawford and Joc Pederson on the bench while the Giants stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval. Wilmer Flores will receive the starting nod at first base while Wade ducks out of the lineup.
Aug 4 2023Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 1-0 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants' offense has been inconsistent lately, but Wade's homer Thursday allowed the team to scrape together a win with just three baserunners. He's homered twice in his last three games, going 4-for-10 with a walk in that span. The first baseman is up to 11 long balls, 30 RBI, 46 runs scored, two stolen bases and a .268/.396/.431 slash line through 95 contests.
Aug 1 2023Wade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade had gone 0-for-9 with two walks over his previous three games before getting back on track Tuesday. His seventh-inning solo shot ended up being the difference in the Giants' win, and it was his 10th homer of the year. The first baseman is up to a .267/.398/.421 slash line with 29 RBI, 45 runs scored and two stolen bases over 93 contests. He continues to occupy the leadoff spot versus right-handed pitchers.
Jul 31 2023Wade (back) went 0-for-5 in Monday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade had a three-game absence with back tightness. While the 29-year-old has settled in atop the order versus right-handed pitchers, he struggled in July, hitting just .180 with one extra-base hit and an 8:14 BB:K over 18 contests. With Wilmer Flores hitting well and in need of a steadier spot in the lineup, it wouldn't be surprising for that to come at the expense of either Wade or J.D. Davis.
Jul 30 2023Wade (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Red Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old will sit for the third straight game due to back tightness, though he may have been on the bench regardless with lefty Brennan Bernardino starting for Boston, but it's worth noting that Bernardino is only serving as an opener. It's unclear if Wade will be available off the bench, and he should continue to be considered day-to-day.
Jul 29 2023Wade (back) isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Boston, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Back tightness kept Wade out of Friday's series opener, and it will cost him at least one more start Saturday. Wilmer Flores will take over as San Francisco's first baseman and bat second while Wade recovers.
Jul 28 2023Wade was unavailable for Friday's game against the Red Sox due to back tightness, Steve Kroner of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was out of the lineup against an opposing righty starter in Kutter Crawford, and Giants manager Gabe Kapler clarified after the game that Wade's absence was due to injury (not performance related). With a .535 OPS in July, Wade could be at risk of losing out on starts -- or at least falling in the order vs. RHP -- if he doesn't pick it up soon. He should be considered day-to-day for now.
Jul 23 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will bow out of the lineup with southpaw MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for Washington. Wilmer Flores will spell Wade at first base and bat second.
Jul 21 2023Wade (hamstring) is leading off and starting at first base Friday in Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He exited Tuesday's game with cramping in his left hamstring, but Wade is ready to return to action in a favorable matchup against righty Jake Irvin. Wade will likely start again Saturday against righty Josiah Gray before heading to the bench Sunday against lefty MacKenzie Gore.
Jul 20 2023Wade is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Cincinnati, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is dealing with a hamstring injury, although he might not have been in the lineup anyway with the Reds throwing lefty Andrew Abbott. He did do some running and hitting on the field pregame and might be available off the bench. Wilmer Flores will handle first base.
Jul 19 2023Wade (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade made an early exit from Tuesday's game due to left hamstring cramping and will grab a day of rest and treatment. Wilmer Flores is covering first base and batting third Wednesday at Cincinnati with Joc Pederson handling leadoff duties.
Jul 18 2023Wade left Tuesday's game versus the Reds due to left hamstring cramping, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to his exit. If he misses time beyond Tuesday, Wilmer Flores will likely pick up playing time at first base. Wade is considered day-to-day for now.
Jul 17 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Brandon Williamson on the bump for the Reds, Wade will be one of multiple lefty-hitting Giants regulars who will head to the bench. Wilmer Flores will spell Wade at first base.
Jul 9 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade started the past five games, including two against left-handed pitchers, but he'll take a seat Sunday with southpaw Kyle Freeland pitching for Colorado. Wilmer Flores will start at first base and bat second in the final game of San Francisco's first half.
Jul 3 2023Wade (back) is starting at first base and batting leadoff Monday against the Marines. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was held out of Sunday's series finale against the Mets while dealing with back discomfort, but the day off evidently helped him return to the starting nine. The Maryland product is slashing .276/.417/.310 with one double, two RBI and three runs scored over his last 10 games.
Jul 2 2023Wade (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was held out of the lineup Saturday due to lower-back discomfort, and he'll sit again for the series finale. Lefty David Peterson is pitching for New York, so Wade may have been on the bench Sunday regardless of the injury. Wilmer Flores will receive another look at first base.
Jul 1 2023Wade will sit Saturday against the Mets due to lower-back discomfort, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The issue doesn't appear to be too bad, with Wade potentially available to pinch hit. Wilmer Flores will start at first base Saturday,
Jun 29 2023Wade went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade did an excellent job of setting the table, but the rest of the Giants' lineup combined to go 3-for-28 with one walk. He's settled in as the primary first baseman, and he's kept his bat warm in June by hitting .324 (22-for-68) over 19 games this month. Wade still finds himself on the bench versus many southpaws, but he's posted a strong .286/.415/.462 slash line with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases over 289 plate appearances. For his part, he's batting .262 with a .748 OPS over 51 plate appearances against lefties this year.
Jun 25 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade returned to the lineup the past two games after missing some time with side tightness, and he'll take a seat Sunday after going 3-for-8 with a double, a walk and two runs. J.D. Davis will move over to first base while Isan Diaz covers the hot corner.
Jun 23 2023Wade is leading off and playing first base versus the Diamondbacks on Friday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade missed three games while dealing with tightness in his right side. The 29-year-old has been a big part of the Giants' success thus far in the month of June with a slash of .308/.431/.519 during that timeframe.
Jun 22 2023Wade (side) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He said Wednesday that he was targeting a Thursday return, but even when fully healthy, Wade often sits against lefties, and Blake Snell is starting for San Diego. It would not be surprising to see Wade appear off the bench in this one, and the Giants are slated to face three righties at home this weekend against the Diamondbacks.
Jun 21 2023Wade (side) said he's hoping to return to the starting lineup Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was sent for an MRI on Wednesday morning after being scratched from the Giants' lineup Tuesday due to right side tightness. The results of the imaging scan were apparently encouraging enough that he won't require a stint on the injured list, and he could even be available off the bench Wednesday night against the Padres.
Jun 20 2023Wade was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Padres due to right side tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is slashing a very impressive .308/.431/.519 during the month of June, but side problems will cause him to miss Tuesday's game. The Giants will take a closer look at Wade to determine the severity of his injury, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.
Jun 17 2023Wade went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, a walk and three runs scored in Saturday's 15-0 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and added a pair of RBI singles after that. He doubled his RBI total for the month to 10 with Saturday's big effort. The 29-year-old continues to hit well in his strong-side platoon role at first base, and he could get a few more looks against lefties while Wilmer Flores (foot) is on the injured list. Wade is slashing .280/.416/.469 with nine homers, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases over 66 contests as he remains on track for a career year.
Jun 12 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade is on the bench for a second straight game while southpaw Matthew Liberatore takes the bump for St. Louis in the series opener. Wilmer Flores will pick up another start at first base in place of Wade.
Jun 11 2023Wade is not in the starting lineup Sunday versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat after he went 0-for-6 with two walks and a run scored while striking out once over the first two games of the series versus Chicago. Wilmer Flores will take over at first base and bat fifth as the Giants look to avoid the sweep Sunday.
Jun 6 2023Wade went 3-for-3 with a double, three walks, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It doesn't get much better than that for a leadoff hitter. Wade has done an excellent job of setting the table lately, going 19-for-52 (.365) with eight walks over his last 13 games. This was his sixth multi-hit effort in that span. The 29-year-old is up to a .285/.429/.480 slash line with eight home runs, 19 RBI, 31 runs scored, nine doubles and two stolen bases through 58 contests in what's been an excellent bounce-back campaign.
Jun 2 2023Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade smacked his first homer since May 10, ending a 20-game drought. Despite the power outage, Wade has rebounded in 2023 with an .866 OPS after posting a .664 OPS in 2022. Like his entire career, Wade is a great option against right-handed pitching with a .910 OPS this season. However, his OPS is just .661 against lefties, designating him to a platoon role.
May 29 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is one of several lefty-hitting Giants regulars who will ride pine in the series opener while the Pirates bring a lefty (Rich Hill) to the bump. Wilmer Flores will fill in at first base for Wade.
May 23 2023Wade (thumb) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade made an early exit from Monday's series opener versus Minnesota due to a jammed thumb, but it appears that all is well. He will start at first base and bat leadoff for the Giants on Tuesday night at Target Field.
May 22 2023Wade was removed from Monday's victory over the Twins with a thumb injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade made it through eight innings of Monday's contest, but he was pinch hit for in the top of the ninth, and manager Gabe Kapler said after the game that Wade "jammed his thumb a bit." Kapler did not seem concerned about Wade's status, but his early exit leaves his status in question for Tuesday's matchup.
May 21 2023Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.comreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat with lefty Jesus Luzardo on the mound for the Marlins. Wilmer Flores will handle first base in Sunday's series finale.
May 15 2023Wade isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat with southpaw Bailey Falter set to serve as the primary pitcher Monday evening. Wimer Flores draws the start at first base in Wade's absence.
May 13 2023Wade went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's been hot in May, hitting .343 with three extra-base hits, six RBI and seven runs scored in 11 games. The 29-year-old has seen a majority of the playing time at first base lately, and he's settled in as the Giants' primary leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers. For the season, Wade owns a .276/.437/.533 slash line with seven home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and a stolen base through 36 contests.
May 11 2023Wade went 1-for-4 with a walk, two-run home run and an additional RBI during Wednesday's 11-6 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade got the Giants on the board with an RBI groundout in the third and cut Washington's lead to 11-6 in the ninth with a two-run home run. Wade is now slashing .260/.437/.531 with seven homers and 13 RBI over 34 games (128 plate appearances) and is locked into an everyday role at first base. The three RBI was a season high.
May 3 2023Wade is starting at first base and batting ninth Wednesday in Houston, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros are throwing left-hander Framber Valdez, but Wade has earned an everyday lineup spot with the way he's swinging the bat. It's the eighth straight start for Wade, which includes two versus lefties over that span.
May 2 2023Wade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-3 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's sixth homer of the season cut the Astros' lead to 7-3 in the eighth. He's now hit safely in six straight games, totaling six extra-base knocks and five RBI during that stretch. His recent hot stretch has upped his slash line to .260/.443/.575 through 26 games (98 plate appearances).
Apr 30 2023Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade took Yu Darvish's fifth pitch of the game deep to right field for the opening run. This was Wade's third homer in his last four games, and he's hit safely in five straight contests, going 6-for-19 (.316) in that span. The burst of offense has him up to a .243/.430/.529 slash line with five long balls, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base through 94 plate appearances this season.
Apr 29 2023Wade went 1-for-3 with one homer and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade crushed a solo shot in the third inning and is on pace to beat his career high of 18 homers in the 2021 season. The 29-year-old walked two more times as well. Wade has walked 20 times this season in 24 games. His career high is 33. Thanks to the improved plate discipline, Wade has a .438 on-base percentage.
Apr 27 2023Wade went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, a walk and two total RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 victory versus St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was originally out of the lineup Wednesday, but he was added as the Giants' starting right fielder when Mike Yastrzemski was scratched due to a left side injury. Wade took advantage of the opportunity, hitting a solo homer to center in the fourth inning and producing a run-scoring triple in the eighth. He's hitting just .237 this season, but six of his 14 hits have gone for extra bases.
Apr 1 2023Wade went 1-for-3 with two walks, one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has started at first base and hit leadoff in both of the Giants' games so far. Since they've faced two right-handed starters, the usage isn't surprising -- Wade is widely expected to handle the strong side of a platoon at first this season. He's gone 1-for-6 with three walks over two games so far. Fantasy managers probably shouldn't read into the steal too much, as he swiped just six bags in his 109-game breakout campaign in 2021, though he may be incentivized to run more if he remains in the leadoff spot.
Mar 15 2023Wade has gone just 3-for-20 across eight Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has a home run, a double and three RBI this spring, but he's also struck out six times without recording a walk. After a strong 2021 campaign, Wade slumped to a .207/.305/.359 slash line with eight homers, 26 RBI and 29 runs scored across 77 contests in an injury-plagued 2022. He's expected to get the first crack at a starting role at first base, but he may be limited to the strong side of a platoon with Wilmer Flores. Wade has logged a poor .113/.169/.141 slash line against left-handed pitchers since the start of 2020.
Jan 13 2023Wade signed a one-year, $1.375 million contract with the Giants on Friday to avoid arbitration, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade took a major step back in 2022, putting up just a .665 OPS while being limited to just 77 games due to knee issues. If healthy, the 29-year-old should bounce back to a certain degree in 2023 while playing a variety of positions.
Oct 5 2022Wade went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-1 victory versus San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade regressed significantly after a breakthrough 2021 campaign, and he came into Wednesday with a batting average under the Mendoza line. He was able to lift his final slash line to. 207/.305/.359 thanks to the three-hit finale, and he swiped his first bag of the campaign after notching six thefts last season. It's unclear what Wade's future is in San Francisco -- he's out of minor-league options, so the Giants will need to give him a spot on the 26-man roster in 2023 or designate him for assignment.
Oct 4 2022Wade is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade posted a .616 OPS during September and will head to the bench Tuesday with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Friars. David Villar will take over at first base while J.D. Davis starts at the hot corner.
Sep 30 2022Wade is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has not played since Sept. 25, and he is on the bench Friday even with the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly. Jason Vosler is starting at first base and hitting eighth.
Sep 29 2022Wade will sit Thursday against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade typically starts against righties while sitting against lefties, but he's now sat against a right-hander in three straight contests. His overall .193/.296/.356 slash line on the season is quite poor, though both his 10.3 percent barrel rate and 20.9 percent strikeout rate are better than league average, hinting at the potential for a bounceback season next year.
Sep 28 2022Wade is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has a .504 OPS in his past 16 contests and will sit Wednesday for the second straight game. J.D. Davis will start at first base and bat second Wednesday versus Colorado.
Sep 27 2022Wade isn't starting Tuesday against the Rockies, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-10 during the Giants' last series in Arizona, Wade will start Tuesday's game in the dugout. Mike Yastrzemski will move over to right field in Wade's absence, affording Austin Slater a start in center field.
Sep 23 2022Wade isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 3-for-7 with a double, two runs, an RBI and a walk over the last two games but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona on Friday. J.D. Davis is starting at first base and batting fifth.
Sep 22 2022Wade (hamstring) is starting Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was removed from Wednesday's game against Colorado due to hamstring tightness, but he'll start in left field and lead off a day later. Over his last three games, the 28-year-old has gone 4-for-9 with a double, five runs, two walks and a strikeout.
Sep 21 2022Wade left Wednesday's game versus the Rockies with hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade just returned from being held out of the lineup for three games with a side injury, and it appears he's picked up another injury in a season full of them. He went 2-for-3 with two runs scored prior to his exit, lifting his batting average over the Mendoza Line for the first time since Aug. 17. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series finale in Colorado.
Sep 20 2022Wade isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Colorado, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade holds just a .268 OPS when facing left-handed pitching, so it's no surprise to see him out against southpaw Kyle Freeland. Mike Yastrzemski will take Wade's spot in right field, allowing Lewis Brinson to start in center, batting ninth.
Sep 19 2022Wade (side) is back in the lineup Monday playing first base and batting leadoff, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade hasn't started a game since being scratched ahead of Friday's game against the Dodgers, but he was able to make three plate appearances Sunday after pinch-hitting for Joey Bart. The 28-year-old is batting .250 during the month of September.
Sep 18 2022Wade (side) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was scratched from Friday's lineup with side tightness and will sit out Sunday for a third straight contest. Heliot Ramos will start in right field and bat ninth while Wade should be considered day-to-day.
Sep 17 2022Wade (side) will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was scratched Friday with tightness in his left side. It's possible that's the reason for his absence Saturday, but he was likely always going to sit against southpaw Julio Urias, so it isn't entirely clear if the injury is still bothering him. J.D. Davis will start at first base Saturday while Heliot Ramos starts in right field, the two spots Wade has most frequently occupied.
Sep 16 2022Wade was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Dodgers with left side tightness, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was slated to start in right field and bat leadoff but will instead be sidelined by the injury. Luis Gonzalez (back) will take over in the outfield while Mike Yastrzemski moves atop the order.
Sep 11 2022Wade isn't starting Sunday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is on the bench for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Wade Miley is on the mound for the Cubs. Luis Gonzalez will start in right field and bat ninth.
Sep 9 2022Wade isn't starting Friday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade started the last two games but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Drew Smyly on the mound for the Cubs. David Villa will take over at first base and bat seventh.
Sep 7 2022Wade isn't starting Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is on the bench for a third consecutive game since southpaw Clayton Kershaw is on the mound for the Dodgers. David Villar will start at first base and bat seventh Wednesday.
Sep 6 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Anderson is the second consecutive left-hander pitcher to start for Los Angeles, so Wade finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. David Villar will start at first base and bat eight Tuesday.
Sep 5 2022Wade is not in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is sitting with southpaw Andrew Heaney on the hill for the opposition. The Dodgers are also starting lefties Tuesday (Tyler Anderson) and Wednesday (Clayton Kershaw), so Wade may not get many at-bats in this series. David Villar is starting at first base and hitting eighth.
Aug 30 2022Wade went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of Wade's hits were singles. He entered Monday in a 1-for-26 slump that saw him post just one double, one RBI, one walk and five strikeouts. He's homered five times in August, but he hasn't gone yard since Aug. 17. For the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .186/.286/.407 with eight long balls, 23 RBI, 17 runs scored, five doubles and a triple through 163 plate appearances.
Aug 27 2022Wade (undisclosed) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade missed only one game after being scratched from Friday's lineup, but he wasn't able to contribute in his return Saturday. His slump extended to 0-for-21 over his last seven contests. With Luis Gonzalez back on the major-league roster, Wade could be at risk of falling into a reserve role, though he may also be able to pick up playing time at first base with Brandon Belt (knee) back on the injured list.
Aug 26 2022Wade was scratched from Friday's lineup against Minnesota for an undisclosed reason. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not yet clear whether Wade's scratch was due to an injury, but he was removed from the lineup with under an hour remaining until the start of the game. Mike Yastrzemski is shifting to right field while Austin Slater starts in center.
Aug 21 2022Wade is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will sit with lefty Kyle Freeland on the mound for Colorado. The Giants will play Thairo Estrada, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski in the outfield.
Aug 18 2022Wade went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last nine games, Wade has gone 7-for-22 (.318) with five homers and two doubles. That burst of power has lifted his season slash line to .202/.318/.477 with eight long balls, 22 RBI, 15 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 130 plate appearances. With Luis Gonzalez optioned to Triple-A Sacramento, there's more playing time to be had in right field, and it appears Wade should be a fixture there versus right-handed pitchers. He could also see more chances against southpaws, but he only has a .174 OPS in 18 plate appearances against lefties this year.
Aug 15 2022Wade went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade helped the Giants jump out to an early lead with his second-inning homer. This was his fourth long ball in his last seven contests, and he's added seven RBI and six runs scored in that span. He's showing some signs of life at the plate, but he's still slashing a meager .200/.315/.457 with seven homers, 21 RBI, 14 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 125 plate appearances.
Aug 13 2022Wade went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored, a double and a walk in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went yard off former Giant Tyler Beede in the third inning, which was the last run in this low-scoring contest. Through nine contests in August, Wade has gone 5-for-18 (.278), though all of those hits have gone for extra-bases (three homers, two doubles). The 28-year-old's batting average reached .200 for the first time since July 7 with this multi-hit effort, and he's added a .759 OPS, six long balls, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 120 plate appearances this year.
Aug 10 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will find himself on the bench with southpaw Sean Manaea taking the hill for San Diego. Wade had made each of his last three starts as the Giants' designated hitter, but he may not have a clear path to a regular lineup spot now that Evan Longoria has returned from the injured list. The Giants could open up room in the corner outfield for Wade if they decide to cut bait on Luis Gonzalez, who enters Wednesday's contest having gone 0-for-17 over his last five starts.
Aug 9 2022Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has gone yard twice in his last three games, an encouraging uptick after he hit the same number of homers in 20 contests in July. The 28-year-old's first-inning blast was the Giants' only run until they rallied for three more in the ninth. Through 113 plate appearances, Wade is slashing .189/.310/.400 with five homers, 17 RBI and 11 runs scored. He's often been the odd man out in the Giants' lefty-heavy outfield when a southpaw starts for the opponent.
Aug 7 2022Wade went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in a 7-3 win over the Athletics on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade took advantage of one of MLB's weakest starting pitchers in Adam Oller to rack up a couple of extra-base hits, including his fourth home run of the season. He now has 16 RBI. Wade had a miserable July, slashing .154/.279/.346 and spending an increasing amount of time on the bench, so he will need to build on his performance by handling the bat well against higher-quality pitchers if he hopes to force his way back into the starting lineup more regularly.
Jul 26 2022Wade is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Arizona, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the fifth straight game on the bench for Wade, who has a .173/.292/.333 slash line through 27 games this year. Most of those absences, including Tuesday, have been against a left-handed pitchers, but it's not as though his replacement Luis Gonzalez enjoys a platoon advantage since he also hits lefty. Wade delivered an .808 OPS with 18 homers in 109 games last year, but he's been unable to reproduce those results when healthy this year and is now losing out on playing time.
Jul 24 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third consecutive game on the bench for Wade since Clayton Kershaw is the third straight southpaw pitching for Los Angeles. Luis Gonzalez will man right field in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 23 2022Wade isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is sitting for a second consecutive game since the Giants are facing left-hander Julio Urias on Saturday. Darin Ruf is serving as the designated hitter while Luis Gonzalez starts in right field.
Jul 22 2022Wade isn't starting Friday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has started against just three left-handed pitchers this season and will take a seat with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Dodgers. Brandon Belt is serving as the designated hitter while Darin Ruf enters the lineup at first base.
Jul 17 2022Wade went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade blew the game open with his third-inning blast, which stretched the Giants' lead to 7-1. Injuries have limited his chances to build momentum, but he's yet to have a multi-hit effort since returning from a knee injury June 29. Four of his seven hits since that date have gone for extra bases. The 28-year-old owns a .181/.294/.347 slash line with three homers, 14 RBI, seven runs scored, a triple and a double through 85 plate appearances. Wade is likely to be limited to playing against right-handed pitchers until he can show more consistency at the plate.
Jul 16 2022Wade isn't starting Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 1-for-11 with a triple, two RBI, a walk and four strikeouts over the last three games but will head to the bench with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Luis Gonzalez is starting in right field and batting eighth.
Jul 12 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has a .536 OPS in July and will take a seat Tuesday with lefty Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Arizona. Luis Gonzalez will start in right field for the Giants.
Jul 10 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty MacKenzie Gore on the hill for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Wade will cede his spot in the outfield to the righty-hitting Yermin Mercedes. Since returning June 29 from a stint on the injured list, Wade is hitting .138 with a home run and four RBI.
Jul 5 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade rejoined the lineup Monday after missing one game with a sore elbow, but he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Tyler Gilbert pitching for Arizona. Darin Ruf will start in left field, pushing Joc Pederson to right.
Jul 4 2022Wade (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade sat Sunday with a sore elbow, but that will be the extent of his absence. He will man right field and hit fifth against Diamondbacks southpaw Madison Bumgarner.
Jul 3 2022Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox due to a bruised elbow, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are viewing Wade as day-to-day with the elbow injury, which he sustained when he ran into the right-field wall on a catch late in Saturday's 5-3 loss. Mike Yastrzemski will pick up the start in right field Sunday in place of Wade, who is viewed as day-to-day.
Jul 2 2022Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has gone 2-for-12 in three games since he returned from a knee injury. The outfielder took the second pitch from Dylan Cease and put it over the fence, though the Giants didn't strike again until the eighth inning. Wade should play regularly against right-handed pitchers while serving primarily as an option in the corner outfield positions. He's batting .216/.318/.378 with two homers, six RBI and five runs scored through 13 games in what's so far been an injury-riddled campaign.
Jun 29 2022Wade (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. He'll bat leadoff and start in right field in the Giants' series finale with the Tigers, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade had been sidelined since May 20 due to left knee inflammation, but he appeared in seven rehab games over the last 10 days. During his rehab assignment, he slashed .261/.357/.478 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. He should work in the strong side of a platoon now that he's back on the active roster.
Jun 28 2022Wade (knee) has rejoined the Giants and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade appeared in seven games during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento over the past 10 days, and he's ready to rejoin the big-league roster after going 6-for-23 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. The 28-year-old missed the start of the season due to a bone bruise in his left knee and returned in May to play 10 games, but he quickly returned to the injured list with inflammation in the same knee. He had an .808 OPS with 18 home runs and 56 RBI in 109 games for the Giants last season, and once officially activated the lefty-hitting outfielder will likely work in the strong side of a platoon.
Jun 17 2022Wade (knee) will start a rehab assignment this weekend, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Inflammation and a bone bruise on his left knee sidelined Wade to start the season and then he went back on the injured list with knee inflammation on May 20. He recently was slowed in his recovery due to hamstring tightness. Once Wade is activated, he will likely be used primarily against right-handed pitching.
Jun 13 2022Wade (knee) could be sent out on a rehab assignment at the end of the week, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was held back from beginning his rehab stint after experiencing tightness in his left hamstring over the weekend, but he's slowly making progress. The team should have a better idea on a return date once he embarks on a rehab assignment.
Jun 10 2022Wade (knee) is being held back from his scheduled rehab assignment due to left hamstring tightness, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, but he was unable to being playing in minor-league games due to his hamstring issue. The 28-year-old will be re-evaluated Monday, and it's possible that he reports to Sacramento sometime next week.
Jun 7 2022Wade (knee) received the final synthetic lubricant injection in his left knee Tuesday and will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Sacramento, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade resumed baseball activities last week and is now entering the final stages of his rehab program after completing the series of synthetic lubricant injections. The 28-year-old has been sidelined nearly three weeks with left knee inflammation, and he also missed the first month of the season while dealing with issues in the same knee.
May 30 2022Wade (knee) has begun hitting, running and throwing, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has only appeared in 10 games this season, a run which was sandwiched in between two trips to the injured list with knee issues. It's certainly a positive to see him resume a variety of baseball activities, but it's not clear when the Giants expect him to return to action.
May 27 2022Wade (knee) will start baseball activities over the weekend, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade missed just shy of a month at the start of the season with a knee injury and only appeared in 10 games before heading back to the injured list. He'll be eligible to return from the injured list Sunday, but he'll likely need a few more days than that.
May 20 2022Wade was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade appeared in Wednesday's matchup against the Rockies as a pinch hitter, but he'll ultimately require a trip to the injured list after being diagnosed with inflammation. Austin Slater will be in the mix for increased playing time in the outfield, while Luis Gonzalez was recalled by the Giants on Friday and should see his fair share of at-bats.
May 18 2022Wade (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was out of the lineup Tuesday due to stiffness in the back of his knee, and he'll remain on the bench to begin Wednesday's matchup. However, left-hander Kyle Freeland is on the mound for the Rockies, so Wade likely would've gotten a day off anyway. Wade's next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Padres. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.
May 17 2022Wade is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies due to stiffness in the back of his knee, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Gabe Kapler hopes Wade will be available to pinch hit Tuesday, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern. It's unclear if the 28-year-old is expected to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Colorado.
May 11 2022Wade went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade notched three singles in the contest, most notably driving in Luis Gonzalez with an RBI single in the eighth. He now has four hits in 12 at-bats since being activated off the injured list May 6, adding a homer and five RBI over that stretch. Wade looks to be picking up where he left off in 2021.
May 9 2022Wade will sit Monday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade hits the bench against lefty Austin Gomber. Since his return from a knee injury Friday, he's started against two righties while sitting against a pair of southpaws. Mike Yastrzemski will shift to right field in his absence, with Mauricio Dubon starting in center.
May 8 2022Wade went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's first hit of the season was a second-inning homer off Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson. This was just the third game of the year (second start) for Wade, who began the season on the injured list with a knee injury that had kept him out of action since March 28. The 28-year-old has made both of his starts in right field, though managed Gabe Kapler is understandably being cautious with him after his month-long layoff. Expect Wade to be in the lineup against most right-handed pitchers, though he could settle into a bench role when opponents have a southpaw starting on the mound.
May 7 2022Wade will sit Saturday against St. Louis, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade returned from a knee injury to make his season debut Friday against righty Jordan Hicks, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. With lefty Steven Matz on the mound Saturday, he'll retreat to the bench, with Mike Yastrzemski shifting to right field and Austin Slater starting in center.
May 6 2022Wade is leading off and starting in right field in his first game back from the injured list Friday against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade, who typically plays mostly against righties, will slot right in atop the order with Jordan Hicks on the hill for St. Louis. The lefty-hitting first baseman/outfielder had seven walks and zero strikeouts in seven rehab games.
May 5 2022Wade (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There was a chance for Wade to make his season debut Thursday, but he experienced soreness in his knee, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The renewed soreness isn't believed to be a serious issue. Wade participated in seven games with Triple-A Sacramento while on a rehab assignment, and he collected five hits in 21 at-bats. He should return to the large side of a platoon in left field, sharing at-bats with Darin Ruf and Austin Slater.
May 4 2022Wade (knee) is in the lineup at Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants were initially optimistic that Wade could be back with the major-league club as early as Tuesday, but he'll appear in at least one more rehab game. He's posted a 1.088 OPS over six rehab games, so it's possible he'll rejoin the Giants when they return home Thursday.
May 3 2022Wade (knee) will make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports from over the weekend indicated that Wade could return to action Tuesday, but he'll evidently need at least one more game before he's cleared for his season debut. He certainly looks ready judging by his performance, as he owns a 1.238 OPS through five rehab games, so his rehab assignment likely won't stretch on for too much longer.
May 1 2022Manager Gabe Kapler said Saturday that Wade (knee) could be available to return from the 10-day injured list during the Giants' two-game series with the Dodgers that begins Tuesday, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. "The schedule has him playing more games in Triple-A to make sure he feels comfortable doing everything necessary to help us on the field," Kapler said of Wade. "We'll see when his earliest availability is. In theory that could be at some point in the Dodgers series." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kapler's comments came after Wade made his fifth rehab appearance with Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday. For the first time during his stint in the minors, Wade played a full nine-inning game in the outfield Saturday, and he finished with a double and three walks across his six plate appearances. Wade certainly looks to have moved past the knee injury based on his performance at the dish, as he's submitted a 1.238 OPS over his 21 plate appearances at Triple-A. Whenever he's reinstated from the IL, Wade should reclaim a strong-side platoon role in the outfield.
Apr 30 2022Wade (knee) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs in Friday's rehab game at Triple-A Sacramento. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has made four rehab appearances and has hit .364 with five RBI and four runs. Manager Gabe Kapler said the team will discuss whether Wade is ready to rejoin the major-league club following Friday's strong performance, but the Giants initially hoped that the 28-year-old would have a longer rehab assignment.
Apr 25 2022Wade (knee) is expected to play five innings in a rehab game at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade began his rehab assignment in Sacramento on Saturday and went 0-for-2 with a run and a walk. Although he isn't expected to play a full game Tuesday, he seems to be making good progress in his recovery and should be in the mix to rejoin the Giants sometime this week or during their weekend series against the Nationals.
Apr 22 2022Wade (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has dealt with knee inflammation since late March, but he's been able to ramp up his baseball activities in recent weeks. The Giants haven't indicated how many rehab appearances he'll require, but the 28-year-old could rejoin the major-league club as early as next week.
Apr 18 2022Wade (knee) will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been dealing with knee inflammation since late March. Exactly how many rehab games he'll play in is not yet clear, but it looks as though he could return as soon as the early part of next week.
Apr 11 2022Wade (knee) has been throwing and hitting off a tee and will begin a running progression this week, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is on the injured list with knee inflammation to begin the season, so seeing him ramp up his baseball work less than a week after Opening Day is a good sign. The 28-year-old should advance to live at-bats and running the bases before long if he continues to progress with no issues.
Apr 7 2022Wade (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list as expected Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move was made retroactive to April 4, so Wade will be eligible to return April 14, but it's not clear if that's in play. The plan was to shut him down for 10 days, a period which ends Thursday, and then re-evaluate him, so a clearer picture of his recovery timeline should emerge soon.
Mar 29 2022Wade will open the season in the injured list due to inflammation and a bone bruise in his left knee, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade left Monday's Cactus League game against the Brewers with the injury and underwent an MRI, which revealed an injury bad enough to shut him down for at least 10 days. He'll be re-evaluated after that period of rest has been completed, at which point a more precise timeline for his return should become clear. Austin Slater and Steven Duggar could see more playing time in the outfield until Wade returns.
Mar 28 2022Wade left Monday's exhibition due to left knee discomfort, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was initially reported that Wade left due to a lower-body injury, and this latest update gives fantasy managers more clarity on the situation. He appears to have avoided a significant injury, though skipper Gabe Kapler noted that Wade will be re-evaluated in the near future. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.
Mar 20 2022Wade went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade became a key part of the Giants' offense last season with 18 home runs, 56 RBI and 52 runs scored in 109 games. He also slashed .253/.326/.482 across 381 plate appearances. Manager Gabe Kapler often deploys platoons around the diamond, and Wade is likely to see the strong side of one in right field this season. He's also able to play in the other two outfield positions and at first base, but he probably won't be an everyday option since he hit just .135 in 37 at-bats versus lefties last year.
Oct 9 2021Wade isn't starting Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went hitless with a strikeout in three at-bats during Game 1, and he'll get a breather with lefty Julio Urias on the mound for the Dodgers. Austin Slater will start in right field and bat third.
Oct 1 2021Wade (knee) is starting Friday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was held out of Thursday's lineup after he was banged up Wednesday, but he still appeared off the bench and went 1-for-2 with an RBI. He'll start in right field and lead off in Friday's series opener.
Sep 30 2021Wade (knee) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade got banged up in Wednesday's game but the injury is not believed to be serious. He likely would have been out of the lineup with a left-hander on the mound regardless, so he'll have the chance to return for Friday's contest. Wilmer Flores enters the lineup at first base and will hit seventh.
Sep 29 2021Wade picked up injuries to his knee and side during Wednesday's 1-0 win against the Diamondbacks, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade apparently suffered the injuries while making a sliding catch attempt in the outfield, though he initially remained in the contest. However, he felt limited enough in his final plate appearance to call his own sacrifice bunt -- which ended up leading to the game's lone run -- and he was pulled via a double switch to open the following frame. It's not believed to be a serious concern for the 27-year-old, but the Giants figure to remain cautious with only four more games before the start of the playoffs.
Sep 19 2021Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take a seat for the first time since Sept. 12, ending a stretch of six consecutive starts in which he went 6-for-21 with three extra-base hits, five runs, four RBI and four walks. The righty-hitting Darin Ruf will join the lineup as a replacement for the lefty-hitting Wade, who sits with southpaw Max Fried on the bump.
Sep 18 2021Wade went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 6-5 extra-innings win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade deposited his 18th homer of the year into McCovey Cove to give San Francisco a 4-2 lead in the fourth inning. The 27-year-old has seen part-time work in September, but he's posted a .341/.442/.568 slash line in his last 52 plate appearances. For the year, Wade is batting .264 with 50 RBI, 48 runs scored and six stolen bases.
Sep 6 2021Wade isn't starting Monday's game against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run and a stolen base across the last two games but will head to the bench with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound for the Rockies. Kris Bryant will shift to left field while Mauricio Dubon enters the lineup in center.
Sep 4 2021Wade went 1-for-1 with a double, a hit by pitch and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has started in just one of the last four games, as Kris Bryant has settled into seeing most of the at-bats in right field. Wade didn't do himself any favors by hitting .237 across 26 games in August. He could see more playing time in left field after Alex Dickerson (hamstring) went on the injured list Saturday. Wade is slashing .254/.326/.520 with 17 home runs, six stolen bases, 43 RBI and 38 runs scored across 287 plate appearances.
Aug 29 2021Wade went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-0 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco couldn't get much going Sunday, with Wade as the only batter to record multiple hits or an extra-base hit in the contest. He's now stolen a base in consecutive contests, and he has five thefts for the year. The 27-year-old is slashing .249/.317/.514 with 17 home runs, 43 RBI, 38 runs scored and 10 doubles in 273 plate appearances.
Aug 28 2021Wade went 1-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-0 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third-inning theft was Wade's first steal since July 22. Despite hitting leadoff against right-handed pitching, Wade hasn't provided much of a speed threat this year with four stolen bases and two triples through 269 plate appearances. He's added a solid .245/.315/.510 slash line with 17 home runs, 43 RBI and 38 runs scored.
Aug 24 2021Wade went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade delivered his 17th home run of the season in the fourth inning, the first of back-to-back homers for the Giants. He's cooled significantly at the plate of late, as he's hitting just .235 with five extra-base hits since Aug. 1. Even so, he's managed 11 runs scored in 19 games thanks in large part to remaining the team's primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers.
Aug 21 2021Wade hit a go-ahead, two-run home run as a pinch hitter in Saturday's 6-5 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old pinch hit for Darin Ruf in the ninth inning and delivered a clutch homer to put San Francisco ahead for the first time in the contest. Jake McGee was able to convert the save, but Wade was the Giants' hero in this one. The homer was Wade's 16th of the year to go with 41 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .251/.324/.530 slash line across 246 plate appearances. He's likely to remain a steady presence in the lineup against right-handed pitching.
Aug 18 2021Wade went 2-for-5 with an RBI double and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 extra-innings loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade and Alex Dickerson were the only Giants to record multiple hits in the marathon contest. This was Wade's first multi-hit effort since August 11, lifting him out of a 3-for-15 slump. The outfielder owns a .252/.326/.523 slash line with 15 home runs, 39 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases through 241 plate appearances. He remains San Francisco's preferred leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers.
Aug 14 2021Wade remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will again load up on righties as the Rockies send another southpaw (Kyle Freeland) to the mound. Kris Bryant starts in right field, with Evan Longoria (shoulder) returning from the injured list to start at third base.
Aug 13 2021Wade isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, and he's homered in each of the last two contests. However, he'll get a breather while Kris Bryant, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski start in the outfield from left to right.
Aug 12 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a strikeout in a 7-0 defeat of the Rockies on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade capped a six-run fourth with his 15th home run of the season off Colorado starter German Marquez for his second straight game with a long ball. The lefty has started August slow with only two extra-base hits - both of those being the recent homers.
Aug 4 2021Wade (back) is batting leadoff and playing first base Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old had missed a couple of games with lower back tightness, which removed him from Sunday's contest. Wade has hit .281 with four home runs and nine RBI in his last 10 games.
Aug 2 2021Wade (back) is not in the lineup Monday at Arizona, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade left Sunday's win over Houston with tightness in his lower back and will miss at least one game as a result. It's unclear whether the 29-year-old will be available off the bench Monday. Alex Dickerson will receive the start in left field while Darin Ruf works at first base.
Aug 1 2021Wade was removed from Sunday's win over the Astros due to lower back tightness, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade returned to the lineup Saturday after he missed three games due to a bruised right lower leg, but he's now dealing with another injury that forced him out of Sunday's contest in the top of the ninth inning. It's not yet clear whether the issue will force him to miss additional time. Prior to his departure, the 27-year-old went 0-for-3 with a walk.
Jul 31 2021Wade (lower leg) will lead off and play left field Saturday against Houston, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade had been out of the starting lineup since Tuesday while dealing with a bruised lower leg, though he'd appeared off the bench in three straight games. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will look to continue his strong second half, which has already seen him homer five times in 39 trips to the plate.
Jul 30 2021Wade (lower leg) remains out of the lineup Friday against the Astros, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will be excluded from the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a bruised right lower leg that he sustained Tuesday. He's appeared as a pinch hitter in each of the last two games, but Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat fourth.
Jul 29 2021Wade (lower leg) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade suffered a bruised right lower leg Tuesday, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight game. However, he appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday and could be available off the bench once again. Darin Ruf will start at first base and bat fourth.
Jul 28 2021Wade (lower leg) is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade exited Tuesday's contest with a bruised right lower leg and will rest for at least one game. Darin Ruf will work at first base in his place Wednesday.
Jul 27 2021Wade was removed from Tuesday's win over the Dodgers with a bruised right lower leg, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts before being replaced on a double switch during the ninth inning. He should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's matchup with Los Angeles.
Jul 26 2021Wade went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs and a double in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade notched his first career multi-home run game Sunday after leading off the contest with a shot to straightaway center and then sending another one out in the third. The 27-year-old would tack on another extra-base hit with a double in the fifth. Wade is up to 12 homers over just 171 plate appearances but has found all his success against right-handed pitching. He has yet to record a hit off a lefty in 21 plate appearances this season. Wade is slashing .264/.349/.581 with 21 extra-base hits, 27 RBI, 25 runs scored, three steals and 17:37 BB:K.
Jul 25 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 10-2 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade slammed a solo home run off Wil Crowe in the sixth inning. He was one of two Giants to reach base safely twice in the game. He has hit well over the past few games but is still batting .217 for the month of July. The 27-year-old is slashing .252/.341/.531 in 166 plate appearances this season.
Jul 23 2021Wade went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade plated two of the Giants' five runs in this game with a two-run single in the top of the ninth, and that knock proved to be decisive since it was the hit that broke the 3-3 tie. The outfielder has been struggling to produce of late with a .211 average this month, but he might be on the verge of turning things around after recording hits in three of his last four games.
Jul 21 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade hit the longest of the Giants' four homers Tuesday, drilling a 413-foot shot to right field in the third inning. The 27-year-old has nine long balls on the campaign, with five coming over his past 18 games.
Jul 18 2021Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Wade will head to the bench with a southpaw (Wade LeBlanc) on the hill for St. Louis. Platoon mate Darin Ruf replaces Wade at first base.
Jul 17 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's 7-2 victory versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After coming up empty in his first two at-bats, Wade took Adam Wainwright deep to right field in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie. The long ball was his eighth in 120 at-bats this season. It was also only his second hit in a rough July during which he is batting .100 (2-for-20) overall.
Jul 11 2021Wade (hand) is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade did not play in the last two games after he exited Wednesday's contest with a left hand strain. He appears to be feeling better Sunday, as he'll lead off as the first baseman against Erick Fedde.
Jul 10 2021Wade (hand) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A precautionary late scratch Friday, Wade is still dealing with a left hand strain, which forced his exit from Wednesday's game. It's unclear whether he'll be available off the bench Saturday. Darin Ruf is starting at first base and batting cleanup.
Jul 9 2021Wade (hand) was removed from Friday's lineup against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Darin Ruf enters the lineup in the five-hole to replace Wade, who took some pregame swings but is being held out as a precaution. He suffered a left hand strain Wednesday, but he figures to be back in action in the near future.
Jul 7 2021Wade's exited Wednesday's game with a left hand strain, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Apparently Wade's foot is fine after being spiked, and he is instead dealing with the hand injury. It's unclear when in the game he suffered the strain, but more details should become available Thursday.
Jul 3 2021Wade went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 11-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade got the Giants on the board in the second with a sacrifice fly and only got better as the game went on. He doubled in the fourth and then ripped a two-run blast to right in the eighth, giving the Giants a 7-2 cushion. Wade has been a pleasant addition to the lineup since his June 25 callup, as he's slashing .286/.360/.762 with three homers, six RBI, four runs scored and a 2:4 BB:K over seven games. The 27-year-old should remain a regular fixture in the lineup while the Giants are dealing with injuries to some of their key players.
Jun 28 2021Wade went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout as San Francisco fell 3-2 to the Dodgers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade singled to lead off the game and homered off Trevor Bauer in the third to get San Francisco on the board. He's now 4-for-10 with two home runs and a walk in four games since being recalled from Triple-A and is making a strong case to remain with the big league club.
Jun 26 2021Wade went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run and a walk in a 6-5 victory against the A's on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade blasted a two-run homer to right off A's starter Frankie Montas in the fifth to get San Francisco on the board, walked and scored in the seventh and singled in the ninth to reach base three times for the fourth time this season. He started for the first time since being recalled from Triple-A on Friday and looks to see decent run with a strong .273/.354/.500 slash line and Brandon Belt on the IL.
Jun 25 2021Wade was recalled by the Giants on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was sent down by the Giants on Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league club after Brandon Belt (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old has appeared in 26 games for San Francisco this year and has slashed .265/.344/.470 with four home runs, 13 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases.
Jun 21 2021Wade was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade had been finding himself in the lineup on a regular basis, starting five straight games in left field. He was hitting well, too, posting a .265/.344/.470 slash line through 94 plate appearances on the year. He'll head to the minors for now, with Alex Dickerson returning from a back injury to take his spot in left field, but he's seemingly earned the chance to return soon whenever the Giants next need another outfielder.
Jun 17 2021Wade went 2-for-6 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 13-7 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has homered four times in the last 14 games, which accounts for all of his long balls this year. Wade is slashing .273/.360/.470 with seven RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases across 76 plate appearances. He's hit well enough to earn playing time in a crowded San Francisco outfield. Wade will likely draw starts against right-handers in one of the corner outfield positions, and he often hits leadoff when in the lineup.
Jun 15 2021Wade is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is unlikely to see many starts against southpaws, so his absence from Tuesday's lineup comes as no surprise with San Francisco facing lefty Alex Young. He should continue to see semi-consistent starts against righties, though Mike Yastrzemski's recent return from the injured list could lead to fewer at-bats for Wade going forward.
Jun 13 2021Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the first time since June 1, Wade will head to the bench, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts. With the Giants bringing Mike Yastrzemski back from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Wade's path to an everyday role in the San Francisco outfield could become more blocked. Wade and Steven Duggar will likely be competing for one spot in the Giants' regular outfield alongside Yastrzemski and Mike Tauchman.
Jun 8 2021Wade went 3-for-5 in Tuesday's 9-4 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three of his hits were singles. Wade hit safely in seven of nine games while Brandon Belt was out with an oblique injury. Now that Belt is back, Wade is likely to play in the outfield mostly -- he started in right field Tuesday. The 27-year-old is slashing .310/.408/.548 with three home runs, five RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base across 49 plate appearances. He'll likely compete with Mike Tauchman for playing time in right field while Mike Yastrzemski (thumb) is out.
Jun 6 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade led the game off with a home run off Johnny Cueto Sunday. He added two walks in the game. The 27-year-old has three long balls in his last six games. He is slashing .270/.386/.541 with five RBI and six runs in 14 games since being called up to replace Darin Ruf (hamstring).
Jun 5 2021Wade went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade added some insurance for San Francisco with his fourth-inning solo shot. He's homered twice in his last four games, and he's seeing fairly consistent playing time at first base with Brandon Belt (oblique) sidelined. Wade is slashing .267/.371/.500 with two homers, three RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base in 35 plate appearances.
May 31 2021Wade went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has recorded a hit in all four games since he was recalled to fill in for Darin Ruf (hamstring). The 27-year-old Wade has produced a homer, two RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base through nine games this season. While he's been solid at the plate, the lefty hitter is likely to platoon with the right-handed Wilmer Flores at first base.
May 30 2021Wade went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade pinch hit for Wilmer Flores in the seventh inning and the former stayed in the game at first base after singling, stealing second and scoring in the plate appearance. The 27-year-old Wade is 5-for-15 with a double, a stolen base, one RBI and three runs scored in seven games this season. He's likely to split time with Flores at first base while Brandon Belt (oblique) is out.
May 29 2021Wade went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI single and two runs scored in Friday's 8-5 extra-inning win over the Dodgers. He was also hit by a pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old's only hit of the contest was timely, as he knocked in Steven Duggar in the 10th inning to restore San Francisco's lead. Wade made the start at first base and hit leadoff. San Francisco's first-base depth is thin with Brandon Belt (oblique) and Darin Ruf (hamstring) both on the injured list, although Wilmer Flores (hamstring) is expected back this weekend. Wade will likely serve in a bench role while on the major-league roster.
May 27 2021Wade was recalled by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade will take the roster spot of Darin Ruf (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Wade has 12 plate appearances with the Giants this season, though the majority of his time has come at Triple-A Sacramento where he has hit .233/.411/.419 across 56 plate appearances.
May 16 2021Wade was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was reinstated from the injured list Thursday but will head to Triple-A with Alex Dickerson (shoulder) rejoining the active roster Sunday. Wade is 3-for-12 with a double and a walk in five big-league appearances this season.
May 13 2021Wade (oblique) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade spent a week with Triple-A Sacramento on a rehab assignment but will be able to return to action after missing nearly a month with a left oblique strain. He's starting in left field and batting seventh in Thursday's game against the Pirates.
May 6 2021Wade (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was placed on the injured list on April 14 with a left oblique strain. There have been little to no details regarding his condition since, though he will now progress to minor-league game action. Give that he is eligible to return from the injured list as soon as he is healthy, Wade could be activated in the coming days.
Apr 14 2021Wade was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain Wednesday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was recalled by the Giants on Sunday and went 2-for-6 with a double, one walk and two strikeouts in three games. However, he's now dealing with a left oblique issue that will force him to miss time. According to Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News, manager Gabe Kapler said that Wade will likely need at least two weeks to recover from the injury, so the outfielder should be on the shelf for slightly longer than the minimum amount of time. Steven Duggar was recalled from the alternate training site and should serve as outfield depth while Wade is sidelined.
Apr 11 2021Wade was recalled from the alternate training site Sunday, and he's starting in center field and batting eighth in the series finale against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old failed to make the Opening Day roster, but he'll join the team Sunday for his season debut. Wade had a .626 OPS in 44 plate appearances in 2020 with Minnesota and was acquired by San Francisco in February.
Mar 28 2021Wade was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was acquired from the Twins in early February but won't open the season in the majors. Wade had 113 plate appearances for Minnesota over the past two seasons but has struggled with a .211/.336/.347 slash line. His demotion likely clears the way for Darin Ruf to make the Opening Day roster as a reserve first baseman/corner outfielder.
Mar 13 2021Wade could potentially platoon with Mauricio Dubon in center field this season, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants have a crowded mix of platoon-caliber options up and down their roster, but Wade has a shot of factoring into that group and may end up with the majority of starts if he does indeed win a platoon job, as he's a left-handed hitter. He'll have to prove he can handle center for that to happen, however, and he might also need to hit better than he's hit through his first 42 big-league games. His 13.3 percent walk rate is strong, especially when combined with a low 15.9 percent strikeout rate, but his overall .211/.336/.347 slash line is nothing to get excited about.
Feb 4 2021Wade was traded to the Giants on Thursday in exchange for Shaun Anderson, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has filled a depth role in the outfield for Minnesota since making his major-league debut in 2019. He's accrued only 113 major-league plate appearances across two seasons and hit .211/.336/.347. He will give the Giants another left-handed bat in their outfield and projects to continue to serve as a fourth or fifth outfielder for the club.
Sep 26 2020Wade was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's latest stint on the big-league roster lasted three weeks. He got into nine games, posting a .713 OPS. Luis Arraez (knee/ankle) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
Sep 5 2020Wade was recalled by the Twins on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade spent several days at the alternate training site, but he'll return to the major-league club Saturday. The 26-year-old saw inconsistent playing time during his first stint with the team this year and hit .200 with a double and one RBI over 15 at-bats.
Sep 1 2020Wade was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has served as a reserve outfielder at times this season but has played very infrequently, grabbing three hits in 15 at-bats. With Byron Buxton returning from a shoulder injury in a corresponding move, Wade is no longer needed even in that minor role.
Aug 29 2020Wade isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade wasn't in the lineup for Saturday's matinee, and he'll sit for the second game of the twin bill as well. Jake Cave will start in center field during Game 2.
Aug 26 2020Wade is starting in center field Wednesday for the second day in a row against a right-handed pitcher (Mike Clevinger). ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hit sixth Tuesday and is batting eighth Wednesday. Wade and Jake Cave have been the two center field options with Byron Buxton (shoulder) on the injured list. Cave has 11 strikeouts and zero walks in 34 at-bats over his last 10 games, so Wade is getting a chance to show what he can do. Wade hasn't been much better, striking out four times with zero walks in nine at-bats since getting recalled, but he does have a stellar plate discipline track record in the minors. Buxton could return as early as next week.
Aug 20 2020Wade was recalled from the Twins' alternate training site Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade was sent down by the Twins at the beginning of August, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Byron Buxton (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old appeared in just one game as a defensive replacement during his first stint with the team but could see slightly more playing time in the coming days with Buxton sidelined.
Aug 3 2020Wade was optioned by the Twins on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade made the team's Opening Day roster but played a very insignificant role in the early going, appearing in just a single game as a defensive replacement and failing to receive a plate appearance. The Twins will add an extra reliever, Caleb Thielbar, in a corresponding move.
Jul 23 2020Wade has made Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade could get playing time in center field if Byron Buxton (foot) isn't able to play in the first few games. Wade could get regular playing time if Buxton is out for an extended period, but the Twins would likely use a mix of Jake Cave, Marwin Gonzalez and Wade to fill Buxton's spot. When Buxton returns, Wade will be a defensive replacement and pinch runner off the bench.
Jul 18 2020Wade appears set to make Minnesota's initial expanded 30-man roster and could see early playing time if Byron Buxton remains sidelined with a foot injury, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade has been impressive in summer camp with a multi-hit effort in Friday's scrimmage. He could get time in center field with Buxton out, though the Twins could also play Max Kepler in center field and play Jake Cave in right field. Wade was optioned to Triple-A Rochester before spring training was shut down due to the pandemic, but he looks set for a reserve role with major-league rosters expanding to 30 players for the first two weeks of the 60-game season.
Mar 9 2020Wade is in the mix for the final spot on the 26-man roster along with Willians Astudillo and Jake Cave, the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Wade is hitting .313 (5-for-16) with a .914 OPS this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade is likely a long shot to make the roster, but the Twins could keep both Jake Cave and Wade if Byron Buxton isn't ready to begin the season due to his recovery from shoulder surgery. Wade's ability to draw walks and play center field led to his callup for 26 games last season. But after hitting just .246/.392/.356 at Triple-A and .196/.348/.375 in the majors, he'll likely need to show more with his bat at Triple-A before getting an extended chance in the majors.
Oct 4 2019Wade is not on the Twins' ALDS roster. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wade's ability to play center field earned him some playing time down the stretch with Byron Buxton (shoulder) sidelined, though his .196/.348/.375 slash line wasn't particularly impressive. The Twins will carry just three true outfielders (Jake Cave, Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario), but Marwin Gonzalez and Ehire Adrianza can fill in at the corner outfield spots when necessary.
Sep 1 2019The Twins reinstated Wade (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Aug 16 2019Wade (thumb) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Aug 7 2019Wade (thumb) is no longer wearing a splint, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
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Jun 9 2018Wade is set to join Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Wade moved up to Triple-A after Jake Cave was promoted to the big leagues. Wade was hitting .298 with seven homers and 27 RBI through 46 games at Double-A Chattanooga.