Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr. in Giants Trade

The Los Angeles Angels acquired first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the San Francisco Giants in a trade involving cash or a player to be named, as Wade struggled this season with a .167 batting average. Wade, who had a strong previous season, was designated for assignment by the Giants, and the Angels are adjusting their roster to accommodate him, despite having multiple players at his positions. The trade also highlights the connection between the teams' general managers, who are brothers.