As announced by Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X (formerly Twitter), the Astros have signed outfielder/first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr to a major league contract. Wade Jr. has been in the MLB since debuting back in 2019 as a member of the Minnesota Twins.

On Monday, a former San Francisco Giants player was released by the Chicago White Sox. He has seven seasons of MLB experience.

Former SF Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. was just released by the Chicago White Sox. He was showing positive signs in the minors but must find a new team.

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros are signing a player with seven seasons of MLB experience.

Wade had attended spring training with the White Sox, but he was cut loose before the end of camp after being informed that he wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. The 32-year-old first baseman re-signed with Chicago on a new minor-league deal shortly thereafter but was unable to earn a promotion despite slashing .