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Three extra-base hits Friday Wade 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adames hits 2-run single with two outs in the 11th inning, Giants win home opener over Mariners 10-9

Willy Adames hit a winning two-run single with two outs in the 11th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants over the Seattle Mariners 10-9 Friday in their home opener to extend th...

APRIL 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Belts first home run of 2025 Wade went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Astros.

Impact 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.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers again and Matos and Wade also go deep to help Giants cap sweep of Astros with 6-3 win

Wilmer Flores homered again and Luis Matos and LaMonte Wade Jr. also went deep to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros to complete a three-game sweep

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in lineup against southpaw Wade is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Houston.

Impact It's left-hander Framber Valdez toeing the rubber for the Astros, so the lefty-hitting Wade will begin the series finale on the bench. Casey Schmitt is drawing the start at first base and batting fifth.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flores homers and drives in 4 to lead Giants over Astros 7-2

Wilmer Flores hit his third homer of the season and drove in four runs to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting down versus lefty Wade isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wade's bat - and eyes - ready to lead off more in 2025 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- LaMonte Wade Jr. isn’t as speedy as the prototypical leadoff hitter, but he possesses another coveted skill that makes...

MARCH 19, 2025 • MLB.COM

'The stance looks good': How SF Giants' Wade tweaked mechanics to unlock more power SURPRISE, Ariz. - When LaMonte Wade Jr. sustained a hamstring injury in May, he never truly regained...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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