TYLER WADE NEWS

Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets

Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crossto...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Tabbed to replace Torres Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Wade will serve as the Yankees' primary shortstop when the team resumes play Tuesday in Atlanta, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

Impact Both DJ LeMahieu (thumb) and Gleyber Torres (hamstring) were placed on the injured list last week, leaving the team without its everyday starters in the middle infield. After having their weekend series with the Mets postponed due to COVID-19-related concerns, the Yankees will now have to break in new starters at shortstop and second base in Wade and Estrada, respectively. Expect both players to bat near the bottom of the order and provide limited pop, though Wade could be a sneaky source of speed in AL-only or deeper mixed leagues. He's gone 9-for-10 on stolen-base attempts over 129 career MLB games.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Zunino goes deep, Rays sweep Yanks for 1st in AL East

The Tampa Bay Rays completed their first sweep at Yankee Stadium in six years and took over first place in the AL East, getting a three-run homer from Mike Zunino in a 10-5 victory...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Yanks win 10th straight vs Red Sox, best streak since 1953

Luke Voit homered twice, Aroldis Chapman returned from the COVID-19 injured list to pitch the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-3 for their 10th strai...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

May see more work with LeMahieu out Wade will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Red Sox.

Impact Wade is in the lineup for the fourth time this season, but his opportunities could be on the upswing after everyday second baseman DJ LeMahieu (thumb) was moved to the 10-day injured list Sunday. Unless manager Aaron Boone elects to push everyday third baseman Gio Urshela to shortstop and everyday shortstop Gleyber Torres to second base while LeMahieu is out, the lefty-hitting Wade should at least be in good position to fill the large side of a platoon.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' LeMahieu on injured list with sprained left thumb

American League batting leader DJ LeMahieu was placed on the 10-day injured list by the New York Yankees because of a sprained left thumb, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

LeMahieu hurt, but Frazier's 5 RBIs lift Yanks over Red Sox

Clint Frazier homered, drove in five and made a diving catch filling in for injured right fielder Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez went long in his third straight game, and the New York Y...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees' LeMahieu pulled with sprained left thumb

AL batting leader DJ LeMahieu was pulled from the New York Yankees’ game against the Boston Red Sox after spraining his left thumb

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Has elbow contusion Torres has been diagnosed with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Torres stayed in the game after being checked on by trainers, but was later replaced by Tyler Wade in the fourth inning. With X-rays on Torres's elbow coming back negative, the shortstop seems unlikely to miss an extended period of time, although it's not yet clear if he'll be able to play in Friday's series opener against the Red Sox.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after being hit by pitch Torres exited Thursday's game against the Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the first inning, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Torres was initially able to stay in the game after being hit on the elbow by a John Means pitch in the first inning. However, the shortstop was later replaced by Tyler Wade in the the bottom of the fourth. It's not yet clear if the young star will be forced to miss any time beyond Thursday.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Imagining the ceiling of Yankees’ utilityman Tyler Wade The speedster has struggled to break through, but his peripherals look reminiscent of a very good major leaguer.

JULY 25, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

Nats star Juan Soto positive for COVID-19, out for opener

The Washington Nationals put star slugger Juan Soto on the COVID-19 injured list hours before they face the New York Yankees on opening day

JULY 23, 2020 • Associated Press

In Opening Day lineup Wade is starting at second base and batting ninth Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Though DJ LeMahieu was activated from the injured list and placed on the 30-man roster Thursday, he apparently needs more time to before he's ready to start. As a result, Wade is filling in as the Yankees' Opening Day second baseman. LeMahieu isn't likely to be on the bench for an extended period of time, so Wade's temporary starting role isn't likely to change his season-long projections.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL East Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Yanks' mission unchanged: win 28th title, first since 2009

Nothing changes the New York Yankees’ quest, not the novel coronavirus and not the shortest schedule in their century-plus history

JULY 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Could open season as starter Wade is the most likely candidate to start at second base if DJ LeMahieu (illness) is not ready to play by Opening Day, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.

Impact Manager Aaron Boone recently praised Wade's value as a defender and baserunner, and those skills should be enough to keep him ahead of Thairo Estrada on the depth chart should LeMahieu need extra time to prepare after testing positive for COVID-19 early in summer camp. When LeMahieu returns, Wade figures to be the top backup at both second base and shortstop, so he could see a fair amount of playing time this season.

JULY 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wade ready to fill in at 2B if DJ isn't ready The Yankees’ blueprint entering 2020 was to station DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres in the center of their infield, promising to create one o...

JULY 9, 2020 • MLB.COM

Tosses simulated game Paxton threw a two-inning sim game Sunday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact On the second day of team workouts, Paxton threw to teammates Gary Sanchez, Miguel Andujar and Tyler Wade, striking out each batter at least once. The outing -- Paxton's first on a dirt mound since undergoing back surgery in February -- is another indication that the southpaw is good to go heading into the regular season. "Felt good, felt healthy," Paxton declared. "It was a good first step for me."

JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tanaka doing well; Yanks to air intrasquad game Monday

The Yankees had their Sunday brightened by Masahiro Tanaka, who came to the ballpark and seemed well a day after being hit in the head by Giancarlo Stanton’s line drive

JULY 5, 2020 • Associated Press

2020 is crucial for Tyler Wade and Clint Frazier In the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season, teams are permitted to have up to 30 players on the active roster. With that being said,...

JULY 3, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Franco one of several top prospects picked for player pools

Top prospect Wander Franco is part of the Tampa Bay Rays’ 60-man player pool, and the Detroit Tigers are including their most heralded young pitchers as baseball gears up for its a...

JUNE 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Howard County sports notebook: Tyler Wade steps down as Howard’s girls track and field coach Howard girls track and field coach Tyler Wade has stepped down from his post to focus on coaching football.

JUNE 5, 2020 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

TRJ Kicks Off Weekly Roping Practice Challenge with Tyler Wade: March 23 through March 29 The Team Roping Journal launches weekly roping practice challenges, starting with a challenge with Tyler Wade.

MARCH 23, 2020 • TEAMROPINGJOURNAL.COM

Yankees 2020 Season Preview: Tyler Wade After a strong finish to his 2019 season, Tyler Wade looks to cement his role on a championship caliber roster.

MARCH 23, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM

The Yankees are hoping Tyler Wade can follow in Ben Zobrist's footsteps After a slow start to his major league career, Tyler Wade is looking to follow the path of one of the best super-utility players of recent y...

MARCH 5, 2020 • PINSTRIPEALLEY.COM