LaMonte Wade Jr. Stats

San Francisco Giants first baseman and outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. isn't in the lineup Thursday for Game 5 of the National League Division Series. The 27-year-old hit .253 with a .326 on-base percentage, 18 home runs, and six stolen bases in 381 plate appearances this season. Instead, Wilmer Flores is in the lineup at first base with Darin Ruf, Kris Bryant, and Mike Yastrzemski starting from left to right in the outfield against Los Angeles Dodgers opener Corey Knebel. Left-hander Julio Urias, who usually starts for the Dodgers, is set to pitch at some point after Knebel.

3 months ago

San Francisco Giants' first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He injured his knee making a diving play in the outfield in Wednesday's contest. The 27-year-old's injury isn't believed to be severe and is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Friday against the San Diego Padres. Wilmer Flores is batting seventh and will handle first base duties while Wade is sidelined. Flores can be used as a streamer against Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner after hitting .287 with six home runs and 19 RBI over 146 plate appearances against southpaws in 2021.

3 months ago

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He injured his knee while making a diving play in the outfield. After the game, Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that he didn't have any major concerns about the injury, calling it a slight knee issue. He is being considered day-to-day. The Giants have encountered a number of injuries lately. Tommy La Stella (Achilles) is day-to-day and Brandon Belt (thumb) just landed on the injured list. On the bright side, Darin Ruf (oblique) is expected to be activated on Thursday and he may be thrust right into the starting lineup upon his return.

3 months ago