The Padres declined Wade's $1 million club option for 2026 on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wade has never been regarded as much of an offensive threat in the big leagues and slashed just .206/.309/.252 across 127 MLB plate appearances during the 2025 regular season. He'll receive a $50,000 buyout on his way out of San Diego and attempt to leverage his defensive versatility to land a new gig in free agency.

The Padres outrighted Wade to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Wade has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, but it's not clear whether he'll exercise that right or remain in the organization. The utility player has slashed .206/.309/.252 through 127 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

The Padres designated Wade for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Wade will lose his spots on the 26-man and 40-man rosters to help make room for the numerous additions San Diego made before Thursday's trade deadline. The 30-year-old utility man has slashed .206/.309/.252 through 127 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

Wade will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Wade will crack the starting nine for the first time since June 25 while Jose Iglesias takes a seat after occupying the keystone in the Padres' previous two contests. For the season, Wade has mustered a .210/.314/.257 line over 125 plate appearances, and he'll likely continue to see limited use in a utility role unless the San Diego infield or outfield gets decimated by injuries.

Wade is not in Thursday's lineup against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Wade's playing time is drying up even in the absence of Jackson Merrill (concussion), as he's been out of the lineup in five of the Padres' last six games. Bryce Johnson is in center field for Thursday's game, drawing his second straight start.

Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Even with Jackson Merrill's (concussion) placement on the 7-day injured list Sunday opening up an extra spot in the outfield, the lefty-hitting Wade will be bypassed for a start as the Padres go with the right-handed-hitting Brandon Lockridge in center field against Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly. Wade has now sat in three of the Padres' last four matchups with right-handers, and his outlook for playing time likely won't improve in the near future with Jason Heyward (oblique) due back from the IL soon.

Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Wade had started each of the last three games in left field and went 2-for-7 with a triple and three RBI, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets while Xander Bogaerts gets a day out of the infield and serves as the Padres' designated hitter. Until Jason Heyward (oblique) returns from the injured list, Wade could serve as the Padres' primary option in left field, at least against right-handed pitching.

Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Though he'll take a seat for the second day in a row while the Pirates send another lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the bump, Wade had gained traction of late in the Padres' everyday lineup against righties. He started in either left or right field in each of the Padres' previous three matchups with righties and could end up holding down a strong-side platoon role until Jason Heyward (oblique) returns from the injured list.

Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wade had started in 15 of the Padres' previous 17 games, with most of his playing time coming in center field. He'll be ticketed for a backup role in the outfield moving forward after the Padres welcomed Jackson Merrill back from the injured list Tuesday, and Wade's opportunities to play in the middle infield will also soon become limited with Jake Cronenworth (rib) on track to be activated this weekend.

Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

San Diego is stocking up on extra right-handed bats to counter southpaw Andrew Heaney, so the lefty-hitting Wade will hit the bench for the second day in a row while Brandon Lockridge gets another start in center field. Both Wade and Lockridge could see their opportunities dwindle during the upcoming week, as Jackson Merrill (hamstring) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list.