LaMonte Wade Jr. - Page 9 - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Out against lefty Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Wade is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces lone run with homer Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Hits bench against southpaw Wade will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Not playing versus lefty Wade is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers walk-off knock Wade went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Guardians.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat versus lefty Wade is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against lefty Wade is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cubs.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Wade is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cubs.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits down against lefty Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out against lefty Wade is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Monday's loss Wade (back) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return to starting nine Wade (back) will start at first base and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Phillies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Wade (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts homer No. 12 Wade went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss against Atlanta.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Wade is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rays.

Impact Wade will begin this one on the bench even as Tampa Bay starts right-hander Aaron Civale, who has held righties to a .576 OPS this season. Granted, he's been hard on lefties, too (.656 OPS). Wilmer Flores is starting at first base Wednesday.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting versus lefty Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Texas, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets day off against southpaw Wade is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks three hits Wade went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Athletics.

Impact After slumping late in July, Wade has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two home runs and four RBI over his first five games in August. The Giants continue to have Wade at first base while finding other spots for the red-hot Wilmer Flores. For the season, Wade is at a .270/.397/.430 slash line with 11 home runs, 32 RBI, 47 runs scored and two stolen bases through 97 games.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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