Wade is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Cubs on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Wade appears to be San Diego's top option at center field with Jackson Merrill (hamstring) and Brandon Lockridge (hamstring) both on the 10-day injured list. Wade will make his first major-league start of the season Monday after filling in as a defensive substitute twice during the weekend series against the Rockies. The 30-year-old appeared in 90 regular-season games for the Padres in 2024, slashing .217/.285/.239 with eight stolen bases, 28 runs scored and eight RBI across 155 plate appearances.

The Padres selected Wade's contract from Triple-A El Paso on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With Jake Cronenworth (rib) headed for the injured list, the Padres will bring Wade back onto their major-league roster in order to make up for lost infield depth. The 30-year-old appeared in 90 games for San Diego last season, slashing .217/.285/.239 with eight RBI across 155 plate appearances and logging eight steals. Matt Waldron (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.

Wade cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso.

EDGE Analysis

Wade was designated for assignment Thursday after losing his spot on the roster to Jose Iglesias. Wade will get to stick with the Padres organization in their farm system. The 30-year-old made his last appearance in the minors during 2023 for Triple-A Las Vegas after the Athletics designated him for assignment.

The Padres designated Wade for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Wade turned in a .524 OPS over 90 games with San Diego last season, but the Padres valued him mostly for his ability to play three infield spots and all three outfield positions. His versatility wasn't enough to win him a spot on the Opening Day roster, as Jose Iglesias is capable of providing similar defensive coverage in the infield while bringing a more potent bat to the table.

Wade is not expected to be included on the Padres' Opening Day roster, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wade posted a .524 OPS for the Padres last season and had just a .641 OPS this spring. The utility player is out of minor-league options, so he will have to be traded or go through the waivers process.

Wade went 2-for-3 with a home run, three total RBI and a walk in Friday's Cactus League victory against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Wade plated three of San Diego's five runs, laying down an RBI bunt single in the fourth inning and slugging a two-run shot to right field in the sixth. The first of the two hits was more in line with Wade's skill set, as he ranked in the 85th percentile in sprint speed last year and has just seven home runs over eight big-league regular seasons. Wade has a .205/.279/.333 slash line this spring as he competes for a roster spot as a utility man for the Padres.

Wade signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the Padres on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wade struggled at the big-league level in 2024, slashing just .217/.285/.239 across 155 plate appearances. However, the Padres will keep him around for another year to serve as bench depth, and the 29-year-old will earn a $50,000 raise in the process.

Wade is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Wade got the first crack at shortstop duties following Ha-Seong Kim's (shoulder) injury but didn't capitalize on the opportunity, going 0-for-11 at the dish. He'll yield to Mason McCoy for a third consecutive contest Saturday and it appears as though Wade has been usurped by McCoy as the Padres temporary starting shortstop.

Wade isn't in the Padres' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Wade has gone 0-for-11 over his last four contests, and he'll now sit down for a second consecutive game while Mason McCoy picks up another start at shortstop in place of the injured Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder).

Wade isn't in the Padres' lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-11 over his last four games while filling in for Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), Wade will get a breather Thursday as Mason McCoy starts at shortstop and bats ninth.