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Giants Trade LaMonte Wade Jr. to Angels After Early-Season Slump

The deal clears room for veteran Dominic Smith at first base after Wade’s .167 average in 50 games

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San Francisco Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) slides into third base after hitting a triple against the Athletics in the eighth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The San Francisco Giants defeated the Athletics 3-2. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
May 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) slides home to score on a wild pitch by Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Juan Morillo (67) (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Giants designated Wade for assignment on June 4 following his .167 batting average through 50 games this season
  • On June 8, San Francisco sent the 31-year-old to Los Angeles in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations
  • The Angels designated RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for Wade
  • The trade marked the first deal between brothers and general managers Zach Minasian of the Giants and Perry Minasian of the Angels
  • San Francisco signed veteran first baseman Dominic Smith to replace Wade and has since won five consecutive games