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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 03: LaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants trots around the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the bottom of the fourth inning at Oracle Park on August 03, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

On Monday, the Chicago White Sox opened up a series with the Twins in Minnesota.

They lost by a score of 9-6.

5-Year SF Giants Player Released By White Sox

GettyLaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants breaks his bat on his single against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field on May 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Also on Monday, the White Sox released LaMonte Wade Jr. from their organization (h/t FantasyPros).

He has not played in an MLB game this season.

Scott Merkin of MLB.com wrote: “The White Sox have returned OF Austin Hays from his injury rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte due to a recurrence of soreness in his left calf … the Sox also have released 1B LaMonte Wade Jr.”

Wade Jr.’s MLB Career

GettyLaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on August 17, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Wade Jr. played the first two seasons of his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins.

He then spent part of five seasons on the San Francisco Giants.

In 2023 (with the Giants), Wade Jr. batted .256 with 110 hits, 17 home runs, 45 RBI’s, 64 runs and two stolen bases in 135 games.

GettyLaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park on April 24, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

He most recently appeared in an MLB game during the 2025 season (with the Los Angeles Angels).

Over 560 career games, the 32-year-old is batting .236 with 381 hits, 55 home runs, 185 RBI’s, 222 runs and 13 stolen bases.

Social Media Reacts

GettyLaMonte Wade Jr. #31 of the San Francisco Giants high-fives teammates after scoring against the Colorado Rockies in the fourth inning at Oracle Park on September 9, 2023 in San Francisco, California.

Here’s what people were saying about the news:

@JasonLSwitzer: “Lamonte Wade looked good in AAA. More walks than K’s .250/.420/.441 It’s a LHB, would be a good minor league signing”

@JJCregier: “The #WhiteSox have released LaMonte Wade Jr., The 32-year-old been playing in Triple-A. It is unclear if he had a Major League June 1 opt-out in his contract. Wade signed a minor league deal in January. He was already released by the organization this season, after camp.”

@MGraham87: “Did Wade have a 6/1 clause in his AAA contract?”

White Sox And Giants Right Now

The White Sox are 32-28 in 60 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League Central.

They are 6-4 over their last ten games.

Meanwhile, the Giants are 23-37 in 60 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League West.

They are 3-7 over their last ten games.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.  He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar