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The Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Teodosio on Saturday. In a corresponding move, they released outfielder/first baseman Lamonte Wade Jr.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Angels release LaMonte Wade Jr.

The Angels have released first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and selected the contract of outfielder Bryce Teodosio, per a team announcement.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11

Newest Angels Outfielder Breaks Silence After Trade

The Los Angeles Angels recently acquired LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants to add a first baseman/outfielder to the roster, but more importantly, a veteran with seven seasons of MLB experience under his belt.

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Angels Announce Roster Move After Making Trade

After their 7-4 victory over them on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels will take on the Athletics once again on Tuesday and aim to secure the series victory. Despite going through their rough patches, particularly throughout April and at the end of May, the Angels have seemingly found their groove.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / June 10

Ron Washington Discusses Trade For LaMonte Wade Jr.

The Los Angeles Angels made a trade over the weekend, bringing in LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants in a trade between Perry Minasian and his brother, Zach.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Giants trade struggling 1B to Angels after sweeping Braves

The San Francisco Giants officially parted ways with longtime fan favorite LaMonte Wade Jr. on Sunday, sending the struggling first baseman and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or additional cash.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 8

San Francisco Giants Trade Longtime First Baseman to AL West Franchise

The San Francisco Giants completed a significant trade on Sunday evening after finishing off the sweep against the struggling Atlanta Braves. According

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

Angels obtain LaMonte Wade Jr. from Giants

The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. San Francisco will send a player to be named or cash to the Angels.

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San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / June 4

Giants DFA LaMonte Wade Jr., sign Dominic Smith

The San Francisco Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former first-round pick Dominic Smith to a major league contract, among several moves.

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Giants Make Announcement on Long-Time First Baseman After Early Season Struggles

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 4

Giants Moving On From LaMonte Wade Jr. as Part of Massive Roster Shakeup

It felt like a matter of if, not when, the San Francisco Giants were going to make a move looking to find more production at first base. LaMonte Wade Jr.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / May 29

San Francisco Giants Star Prospect Heading in Right Direction of Updated Rankings

The San Francisco Giants have a massive hole to fill in their lineup at first base. LaMonte Wade Jr. has been able to stay healthy this season, but has not been able to replicate the production that he has provided over the last few years.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 7

Checking in on LaMonte Wade Jr.

Some graphs and charts to back up what we’ve seen with our own eyes. A little over a month ago, we looked at the early returns for LaMonte Wade Jr. and saw that they weren’t promising.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

Giants select David Villar, place Casey Schmitt on IL

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Welcome home, Willy

Things got a little dicey...but Willy saved the day in the end When LaMonte Wade Jr. struck out on a high cutter from Seattle’s Carlos Vargas, I dropped my head into my hands and groaned.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / April 2

Meaningless 5-game sample or a portent?

LaMonte Wade Jr.’s first 16 at bats haven’t gone well. But it’s literally just 16 at bats. How bad could it be? Did you know that the hitting line for the San Francisco Giants through their first five games (4-1) in 2025 is .206/.269/.382?

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / March 14

Should the San Francisco Giants Extend Their Veteran First Baseman Next Offseason?

The San Francisco Giants have quite the list of veterans on their team, with five hitters on their projected Opening Day lineup having five or more years of MLB service time, and four of their five projected starting rotation pitchers having the same stipulation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12, 2024

Giants get encouraging LaMonte Wade Jr. injury update

While the San Francisco Giants are facing fierce competition in the NL West, the team is still battling to remain involved in the playoff conversation.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28, 2024

Giants’ Lamonte Wade Jr. gets brutal hamstring injury update right after returning from same injury

Stacked as the odds may be against them, the San Francisco Giants are hanging tight in the NL West standings. In fact, the Giants are fresh off an 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, the owner of the best record in the MLB at the moment.

San Francisco Giants News / Field Level Media / May 28, 2024

Sizzling Giants likely without LaMonte Wade Jr. against Phillies

The San Francisco Giants hope a strained hamstring suffered by hot-hitting LaMonte Wade Jr. doesn't stall their offensive momentum as they continue a three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / January 11, 2024

Giants agree to one-year contract with 1B LaMonte Wade Jr.

The SF Giants avoided arbitration with first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. on Thursday, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. The agreement was first reported by Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle and has been confirmed by Giants Baseball Insider via a source.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 30, 2023

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