On Tuesday, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Cleveland Guardians in the Bronx.
They are off on Monday following a series where they won two out of three games against the Athletics (in Sacramento).
5-Year New York Yankees Player Still A Free Agent
GettyTyler Wade #14 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after DJ LeMahieu hit into a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning of the game at Target Field on June 8, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earlier this year, Tyler Wade was released by the Texas Rangers organization.
He has not played in an MLB game this season.
The 31-year-old is coming off a year where he batted .206 in 59 games for the San Diego Padres.
As of June 1, Wade still remains a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.
GettyTyler Wade #14 of the San Diego Padres celebrates after sliding safely into home to score after a wild pitch against the Miami Marlins during the eleventh inning at Petco Park on May 26, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Looking At Wade’s Career
Wade was picked in the 4th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first five years of his career with the New York Yankees.
In that span, Wade batted .212 with 92 hits, six home runs, 33 RBI’s, 81 runs and 30 stolen bases in 264 games.
GettyTyler Wade #14 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after scoring on a sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of Game Two of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 27, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Wade was trade to the Los Angeles Angels before the 2022 season.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on Nov 22, 2021: “The New York Yankees today announced that they have traded INF/OF Tyler Wade to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.”
After one season on the Angels, Wade joined the Athletics.
In 2024 and 2025, he was with the Padres.
It will be interesting to see if another MLB team gives him a chance before the end of the 2026 season.
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees talks with members of the press during a pre-game interview prior to a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 26, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
5-Year New York Yankees Player Still A Free Agent After Recent Release