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Astros Sign Wade Jr.; Multiple Teams Shuffle Rosters June 4

6/6/2026

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Astros Sign Wade

The Houston Astros signed LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League deal on June 4, 2026.
Diamondbacks optioned Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno on June 4, 2026.
The Orioles acquired Kyle Nicolas from the Reds for cash on June 4, 2026.
The Reds sent Brandon Leibrandt, Lyon Richardson and Logan Porter (Giants) to Triple-A on June 4, 2026.
Red Sox selected a contract, recalled Philip Abner and Kade Strowd, and optioned Tyler Samaniego, Zach Cole and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A on June 4, 2026.

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Wade Returns

LaMonte Wade Jr. will wear number 31 and is active for the series finale after opting out on Monday.
In Triple-A Charlotte, LaMonte Wade Jr. hit .250 with a .420 OBP and .861 OPS.
Collin Price, a sixth-round 2022 draft pick, earned his first major-league promotion and is batting .235 with 10 homers and 26 RBIs for Triple-A Sugar Land.
Outfielder Rhylan Thomas was designated for assignment by Houston.

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Astros Add Lefty

The Astros used the June opt-out window to add left-handed depth to their bench.
After the Jesús Sánchez trade proved ineffective, Houston activated injured reliever Joey Loperfido and promoted catcher Collin Price.
To create roster space, the club optioned Zach Cole and designated Cesar Salazar and Rhylan Thomas for assignment.
The moves avoid high-cost trades, keeping payroll impact minimal while shoring up left-handed bench depth.

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Astros Sign Wade

The Houston Astros signed LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League deal on June 4, 2026.
Diamondbacks optioned Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno on June 4, 2026.
The Orioles acquired Kyle Nicolas from the Reds for cash on June 4, 2026.
The Reds sent Brandon Leibrandt, Lyon Richardson and Logan Porter (Giants) to Triple-A on June 4, 2026.
Red Sox selected a contract, recalled Philip Abner and Kade Strowd, and optioned Tyler Samaniego, Zach Cole and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A on June 4, 2026.

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