SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Giants added depth to the field by acquiring LaMonte Wade Jr. on Thursday. of the Minnesota twins by right Shaun Anderson.
The team announced the move hours after completing a $ 18.75 million three-year contract with versatile infielder Tommy La Stella. Baseball operations president Farhan Zaidi said while discussing the La Stella deal that he hoped to add a left-wing player. Wade can play all three positions.
Wade, 27, hit 0.231 in 16 games for the Twins last season while also playing at the club’s alternative training ground. He has played in 42 major league games since making his debut in 2019. He was a ninth-round pick in the 2015 Maryland Amateur Draft.
Anderson, 26, had no decision on 18 relief outings during the pandemic-reduced 2020 season, which ended with an ERA of 3.52.