SF Giants trade LaMonte Wade to Los Angeles

Late Night LaMonte is heading to the land of late-night TV The Giants have traded first baseman LaMonte Wade to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a performer to be named later or cash the company declared Sunday San Francisco also sent out money in the deal Wade was designated for assignment on Wednesday as the Giants sought a roster shakeup with their offense struggling mightily They signed veteran first baseman Dominic Smith to take Wade s roster spot and have won five consecutive games since The -year-old Wade batted in games with the Giants this season and his struggles go further back Since the second half of last season Wade has hit He arrived in San Francisco via pact in February from Minnesota in exchange for righty Shaun Anderson and was named the Willie Mac Award winner after hitting home runs and having several big late-game moments to help the squad reach a franchise-record wins Related Articles SF Giants win fifth consecutive one-run battle sweep flailing Braves We re battle tested Hello Kitty brings massive crowds to Oracle Park for SF Giants vs Braves tournament SF Giants Chapman delivers walk-off home run to stun Braves That s a first Ball thrown from upper deck causes confusion at SF Giants competition SF Giants walk off Braves in innings win third straight championship since roster shakeup The deal marks the first between Giants general manager Zach Minasian and his brother Perry the Angels longtime GM Beyond Smith the Giants also have Jerar Encarnacion and Casey Schmitt available to play first base with top prospect Bryce Eldridge climbing to Triple-A last week as he learns the position Wilmer Flores has played four games at the position this season too but otherwise has only been a designated hitter