predicted the Brewers would sign veteran LaMonte Wade Jr<\/a>. to a minor league contract this winter. Wade split time with the Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants last season.<\/p>\nBrewers could take a flier on LaMonte Wade Jr.![\"Los](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01kf9c53s1fjfkkenxq9.jpg\" "\\"Los")
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Jul 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe (14) celebrates with first base LaMonte Wade Jr. (35) after scoring a run during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
“The final of the three moves is signing LaMonte Wade Jr. to a minor-league contract. Wade, 32, was once a steady bat for the San Francisco Giants, racking up 3.2 fWAR while posting a 120 wRC+ and .777 OPS in 920 plate appearances between 2023 and 2024,” Peterson wrote. “Wade hit a wall in 2025, hitting just .167 with a .546 OPS in 50 games before being designated for assignment and then traded to the Los Angeles Angels in June. <\/p>\n
“A clubhouse change didn\u2019t help his case, as Wade hit only .169 and his OPS dropped to a dreadful .476 in 30 games before being released by the Angels in August. When Wade was at his best in San Francisco, he was walking more than 10% of the time, was one of the best in baseball at limiting chase, and kept the strikeout totals at a respectable mark.”<\/p>\n
A few years ago, Wade was a staple in the Giants’ lineup, but he had a horrible season last year. As a result, the Brewers could take a flier on him on a minor league deal.<\/p>\n
If he can get back to form, the Brewers would have a solid depth option in the big leagues. But if he continues to struggle, the team wouldn’t lose anything.<\/p>\n
The Brewers have helped a few veterans reignite their careers over the last few years. Wade could be the next veteran to find his way back to the big leagues with Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
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