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Lamonte Wade Jr. provided the decisive hit again for the Houston Astros on Sunday, putting together another clutch hit to an interesting 2026 resume. Called “Late-Inning” Lamonte by his teammates on the Astros roster, Wade Jr.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 30

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 30

LaMonte Wade Jr. homers to help Astros top Mets

LaMonte Wade Jr. cracked a two-run homer in the sixth inning that put the visiting Houston Astros ahead for good in a 6-3 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.

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LaMonte Wade Jr. Is Having a Clutch, Walk-Happy Season for the Astros

LaMonte Wade Jr. has been a valuable pick-up thanks in large part to his robust walk rate and clutch hitting. Wade Jr. is in his eighth big league season and his first with the Astros.

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LaMonte Wade Jr. hits first career grand slam as Astros thump Rangers

LaMonte Wade Jr. clubbed his first career grand slam in the third inning, the second of three homers hit by the visiting Houston Astros in their 9-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Astros reinstate Lamonte Wade Jr. from IL, options 2 players

The Houston Astros announced four roster moves on Saturday as they adjusted their roster ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston activated outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4

Astros Activate LaMonte Wade Jr., Option Jake Meyers To Triple-A

The Astros announced four roster moves today, including the somewhat surprising news that outfielder Jake Meyers has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has also been optioned to Sugar Land, while Houston has called up Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A and activated LaMonte Wade Jr.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Astros to Place Newly Added Veteran on IL

Just four games into his tenure with the Houston Astros, LaMonte Wade Jr. is heading for a stint on the injured list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that the Astros plan to place Wade on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain and intend to call-up outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 5

Hoping to get a lift from LaMonte Wade Jr., Astros launch series against A's

The Houston Astros are looking for a spark and hope veteran LaMonte Wade Jr. can provide it. Released Monday by the Chicago White Sox, Wade was in the starting lineup Thursday night when the Astros lost the finale of a three-game interleague series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1.

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MLB News / New Baseball Media / June 4

2026 Transactions: Astros Sign Wade Jr, D-Backs Demote Pfaadt

LaMonte Wade Jr. is back in the Majors, as the Astros signed him on June 4 after he spent time in the White Sox’s farm system. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, optioned pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to the Minors.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 4

Astros Sign OF LaMonte Wade Jr., Salazar DFA; Cole, Loperfido Optioned

Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Astros boost outfield depth by signing ex-Giants, Twins outfielder

The Houston Astros have been in limbo this season, and this is part of the year that may be hard to find the talent they need to improve, unless it’s a trade available.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 4

Astros Give Veteran MLB Player Another Chance to Succeed With Latest Free Agent Signing

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Astros To Sign LaMonte Wade Jr.

The Astros are signing veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major league contract, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Wade, a Covenant Sports Group client, opted out of a minor league contract with the White Sox last week.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

White Sox Release LaMonte Wade Jr.

The White Sox have released veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr., who’d been playing with their Triple-A affiliate. CHSN’s Brooke Fletcher was among those to relay the news.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 28

Chicago White Sox re-sign LaMonte Wade Jr to minor league deal

The Chicago White Sox had to decide to cut some players ahead of Opening Day. One of the players they decided to release was LaMonte Wade Jr. He is a solid veteran presence, but he wanted to see if any teams were interested in putting him on their MLB roster.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

White Sox Re-Sign LaMonte Wade Jr. To Minor League Deal

The White Sox re-signed first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. to a minor league contract. He reported to Triple-A Charlotte and is playing tonight’s season opener for the Knights.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

White Sox, LaMonte Wade Jr. Agree To Minor League Deal

The White Sox are in agreement with first baseman/corner outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 18

Brewers Predicted To Acquire 7-Year Veteran After Disastrous Season

The Milwaukee Brewers have a lot of talent on their roster and in the minor leagues, but they're going to need to make a few more moves to close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / June 11, 2025

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8, 2025

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.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / June 4, 2025

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 / 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 / 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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