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Angels Claim Giants Outfielder Wade Meckler on Waivers

The low-cost pickup bolsters outfield depth by tapping open 40-man space.

Sep 5, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants center fielder Wade Meckler (53) makes a catch on Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (not pictured) during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles announced the waiver claim of outfielder Wade Meckler from San Francisco on Wednesday.
  • The Angels did not need a corresponding move because they had vacancies on the 40-man roster.
  • San Francisco drafted Meckler in 2022 and designated him for assignment last month, marking his first organizational change.
  • Meckler’s profile centers on contact and on-base skills with limited power, including a combined .311/.403/.431 minor-league line over 1,157 plate appearances and a 2025 Triple-A mark of .287/.390/.370 with one home run.
  • Scouting reports cite plus speed and defense, with 95th-percentile sprint speed and experience at all three outfield spots, and he has only a brief MLB stint in 2023 where he hit .232.