Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Tue 3/22/22 5:33 PM

Wade and the Angels agreed to terms on a one-year, $825,000 contract Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wade is in the mix to be the Angels' Opening Day shortstop. He's the most interesting fantasy option among the contestants thanks to his speed, as he stole 17 bases in just 145 plate appearances last season, but he doesn't do much with his bat. it took a .378 BABIP just to get him to a modest .268/.354/.323 slash line last season.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Tue 3/22/22 12:46 AM

Wade is one of at least five players competing to be the Angels' Opening Day shortstop, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
David Fletcher is set to open the season as the starter at second base, but his middle-infield partner remains in question. The Angels neglected to sign a big-name shortstop in the offseason, so it appears that a spring position battle between Wade, Matt Duffy, Luis Rengifo, Jack Mayfield and Andrew Velazquez will determine the team's regular starter at the position. Los Angeles acquired Wade from the Yankees in November after he slashed .268/.354/.323 with 31 runs and 17 stolen bases last season.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Mon 11/22/21 12:43 PM

Wade was traded from the Yankees to the Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Wade's defensive versatility has helped him carve out a role as a bench player, but he isn't a particularly exciting one. Over the last three seasons, he's hit .233/.328/.330 with five homers and 28 steals in 358 trips to the plate. He did hit a career-best .268 last season, but that came with a .194 xBA and a miniscule 1.1 percent barrel rate, so it's tough to argue his offensive profile has genuinely changed. His speed provides a pathway to deep-league relevance should he stumble into unexpected playing time, but he might hit poorly enough to offset most of what he provides with his legs even in that case.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Fri 11/19/21 7:13 PM

Wade was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
He was out of minor-league options and the Yankees had a 40-man roster crunch. A rebuilding club may take a chance on Wade due to his .328 OBP over the last three seasons and ability to play multiple infield spots.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Thu 9/23/21 2:23 PM

Wade stole a pair of bases as a pinch runner in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
With the score tied 3-3 in the seventh inning, Wade entered the contest as a pinch runner for Kyle Higashioka. The speedster stole second base as Brett Gardner struck out and subsequently swiped third, but the Yankees were unable to bring him home. Wade leads the team with 17 thefts on the campaign, but he rarely starts and is therefore difficult to roster in fantasy, even for managers chasing steals.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Tue 9/14/21 2:51 PM

Wade went 0-for-1 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Monday's victory over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Wade was lifted for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, but he made an impact on the box score before his departure. The speedster led off the sixth frame with a walk, stole second and came around to score after advancing on consecutive fly balls. Wade's theft was his team-leading 14th of the season but first since Aug. 26.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Fri 8/27/21 4:25 PM

Wade stole a base and scored as a pinch runner in Thursday's win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
With the score tied 6-6 in the ninth inning, Anthony Rizzo drew a walk and was replaced on the basepaths by Wade, who proceeded to steal second and move over to third on a throwing error. Aaron Judge then singled to right field to plate the game-winning run. Wade has swiped six bags in his past 12 games, but his playing time figures to be sporadic moving forward with Gio Urshela back in action and Gleyber Torres (thumb) nearing a rehab assignment.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Fri 8/20/21 3:34 PM

Wade is not starting Friday agains the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Wade will retreat to the bench for the second time in three games after walking and scoring during Thursday's win. Rougned Odor draws the start at third base with Andrew Velazquez set to man shortstop Friday.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Wed 8/18/21 3:59 PM

Wade isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wade started both games in Tuesday's doubleheader and went 3-for-5 with a walk. Andrew Velazquez will draw the start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Tyler Wade
LF/CF FA
Mon 8/16/21 4:00 PM

Wade isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Wade had started each of the last four games, but he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Sunday's win over the White Sox. Andrew Velazquez will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.