LAMONTE WADE JR. NEWS

Likely to bat leadoff vs. righties Wade is expected to begin the regular season batting leadoff against right-handed pitchers, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

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FEBRUARY 22 • SACBEE.COM

Might bat leadoff this season Giants manager Bob Melvin indicated Thursday that Wade could bat leadoff this season, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Settles at $5 million The Giants and Wade avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Wade is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Arizona.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LaMonte Wade Jr., Matt Chapman power Giants past Royals LaMonte Wade Jr.and Matt Chapman each belted a pair of solo homers and Mike Yastrzemski also went deep, lifting the visiting San Francisco G...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Homers twice in win Wade went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Royals.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wade and Chapman hit 2 homers each, Roupp wins 1st in Giants 9-0 victory over slipping Royals

LaMonte Wade Jr. and Matt Chapman hit two home runs each, Landen Roupp pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league win, and the San Francisco Giants handed the Kansas...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches second steal Wade went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski knocks in four runs, Snell strikes out eight as Giants rout Brewers 13-2

Mike Yastrzemski homered and drove in four runs, Blake Snell struck out eight in five innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 13-2

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absent from Sunday's lineup Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest Saturday Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Wade will take a day to recollect 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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, drives in four Wade went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen throws 6 no-hit innings, Diamondbacks hold on to beat Giants 6-4

Zac Gallen pitched six hitless innings for his 50th career victory and the Arizona Diamondbacks held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fitzgerald seventh-inning single breaks up Diamondbacks' bid for no-hitter against Giants

Tyler Fitzgerald has singled off reliever Kevin Ginkel leading off the seventh inning to end the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bid for a no-hitter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday Wade is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Miami, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard four times in loss Wade 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.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off vs. lefty Wade is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup for Saturday's game versus Detroit, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Wade is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact It's southpaw DJ Herz on the hill for the Nationals, so Wade will yield to Mark Canha at first base. Wade is just 6-for-34 at the plate over his last 10 games.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against LHP Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Washington.

Impact Wade will avoid a same-hand matchup with Patrick Corbin on Monday, giving way to Mark Canha at first base. Wade went 3-for-5 with a solo homer Sunday at Cincinnati and has an OPS of .824 on the year.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE