TYLER WADE NEWS

Inks minors deal with Rangers The Rangers signed Wade to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Wade hit just .206/.309/.252 over 59 games with the Padres in 2025, which is right in line with his career .216/.294/.284 batting line at the major-league level. The 31-year-old is capable of playing every position other than catcher and first base, and he's in line to provide utility depth at Triple-A Round Rock.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty, Bieber exercise options for 2026 as 9 more players become free agents, raise total to 162

Detroit pitcher Jack Flaherty and Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber have exercised their player options for 2026 instead of becoming eligible for free agency

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Club option declined The Padres declined Wade's $1 million club option for 2026 on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Wade has never been regarded as much of an offensive threat in the big leagues and slashed just .206/.309/.252 across 127 MLB plate appearances during the regular season. He'll receive a $50,000 buyout on his way out of San Diego and attempt to use his defensive versatility to land a new gig in free agency.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Padres release Martin Maldonado, outright Tyler Wade to Triple-A The San Diego Padres released catcher Martin Maldonado and outrighted utility player Tyler Wade to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.San Diego d...

AUGUST 6 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Padres finally part with player fans have been begging for since the day he signed On August 6, the San Diego Padres officially released veteran catcher Martín Maldonado and outrighted utilityman Tyler Wade to Triple-A El P...

AUGUST 6 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Outrighted to Triple-A The Padres outrighted Wade to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Wade has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear whether he'll exercise that right or remain in the organization. The utility player has slashed .206/.309/.252 through 127 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Padres outrighted Wade to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

Impact Wade has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear whether he'll exercise that right or remain in the organization. The utility player has slashed .206/.309/.252 through 127 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Padres The Padres designated Wade for assignment Friday.

Impact Wade will lose his spots on the 26-man and 40-man rosters to help make room for the numerous additions San Diego made before Thursday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old utility man has slashed .206/.309/.252 through 127 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Padres pregame: Tyler Wade gets first July start in rubber game vs. Marlins Utility man has hardly played since June, starts at second base against the Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara

JULY 23 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Getting rare start Wednesday Wade will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Wade will crack the starting nine for the first time since June 25 while Jose Iglesias takes a seat after occupying the keystone in the Padres' previous two contests. For the season, Wade has mustered a .210/.314/.257 over 125 plate appearances, and he'll likely continue to see limited use in a utility role unless the San Diego infield or outfield gets decimated by injuries.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Making rare start Wednesday Wade will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Wade will crack the starting nine for the first time since June 25 while Jose Iglesias takes a seat after occupying the keystone in the Padres' previous two contests. For the season, Wade has mustered a .210/.314/.257 line over 125 plate appearances, and he'll likely continue to see limited use in a utility role unless the San Diego infield or outfield gets decimated by injuries.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Padres notes: Goal is to be better against better teams; Wade's absence Padres know they need to improve when playing winning teams; Tyler Wade is, in a way, too valuable to play

JULY 18 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Reds rally to beat Padres 3-2 on Will Benson's bases-loaded single in the 9th

Cincinnati's Will Benson delivered the second walk-off hit of his career when his bases-loaded single to right field scored Gavin Lux for a 3-2 victory

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Pivetta strikes out 10 in 7 brilliant innings as the Padres beat the Nationals 1-0

Nick Pivetta shut down Washington through seven brilliant innings, including matching his season high with 10 strikeouts, and the San Diego Padres beat the Nationals 1-0 to take tw...

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Losing playing time Wade is not in Thursday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Wade's playing time is drying up even in the absence of Jackson Merrill (concussion), as he's been out of the lineup in five of the Padres' last six games. Bryce Johnson is in center field for Thursday's game, drawing his second straight start.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time Wade is not in Thursday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Wade's playing time is drying up even in the absence of Jackson Merrill (concussion), as he's been out of the lineup in five of the Padres' last six games. Bryce Johnson is in center field for Thursday's game, drawing his second straight start.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Even with Jackson Merrill's (concussion) placement on the 7-day injured list Sunday opening up an extra spot in the outfield, the lefty-hitting Wade will be bypassed for a start as the Padres go with the right-handed-hitting Brandon Lockridge in center field against Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly. Wade has now sat in three of the Padres' last four matchups with right-handers, and his outlook for playing time likely won't improve in the near future with Jason Heyward (oblique) due back from the IL soon.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against righty Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Even with Jackson Merrill's (concussion) placement on the 7-day injured list Sunday opening up an extra spot in the outfield, the lefty-hitting Wade will be bypassed for a start as the Padres go with the right-handed-hitting Brandon Lockridge in center field against Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly. Wade has now sat in three of the Padres' last four matchups with right-handers, and his outlook for playing time likely won't improve in the near future with Jason Heyward (oblique) due back from the IL soon.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bench Wednesday Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Wade had started each of the last three games in left field and went 2-for-7 with a triple and three RBI, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets while Xander Bogaerts gets a day out of the infield and serves as the Padres' designated hitter. Until Jason Heyward (oblique) returns from the injured list, Wade could serve as the Padres' primary option in left field, at least against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Stuff happens; no right fit; chase after chase; RISP woes Tyler Wade has first three-RBI game; another Padres starter puts burden on bullpen

JUNE 10 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Andy Pages delivers in 10th, Dodgers edge Padres 8-7 in rivals' first meeting of the season

Andy Pages led off the 10th inning with an RBI double before scoring on Tommy Edman’s single, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on to open their season series against the San Diego...

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Manny Machado's homer makes the difference as Padres edge Brewers 1-0

Manny Machado homered and Ryan Bergert combined with five relievers on a four-hitter as the San Diego Padres edged the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Need insurance? Machado's a good policy MILWAUKEE -- The Padres pushed across a run on three singles in the third inning and Manny Machado homered in the eighth to give the Padres...

JUNE 7 • MLB.COM

Manny Machado homers again as Padres defeat Brewers 2-0

Manny Machado homered for a second straight game and five San Diego pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Padres defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Jose Iglesias' sacrifice fly in the 10th lifts Padres over Giants 1-0

Jose Iglesias hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th to break a scoreless tie, scoring automatic runner Jake Cronenworth as the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0

JUNE 3 • Associated Press