The San Francisco Giants have designated infielder-outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment, along with catcher Sam Huff, amidst a season marked by offensive struggles. Wade, who had a solid .260 batting average last season, is hitting just .167 this year. Manager Bob Melvin emphasized the decision's difficulty, noting Wade's acknowledgment of his performance issues and the potential benefits of a fresh start. In a bid to revitalize their lineup, the Giants signed Dominic Smith and promoted Daniel Johnson and Andrew Knizner from Triple-A Sacramento, while sending Christian Koss back.

Moreover, the Giants are enduring an unusual offensive slump, scoring four or fewer runs in 16 consecutive games, their longest stretch since 1958. Buster Posey, now the president of baseball operations, depicted the decision as challenging due to his past camaraderie with Wade, underscoring the team's need to spark their offensive output.