
College softball: Week 11 Top 25 and how to watch
Check out the Week 11 Top 25 college softball rankings and how to watch!
The Texas Rangers have released infielder Tyler Wade, a close friend of Aaron Judge, after he signed a minor league deal in the offseason. Wade, who has a .578 OPS, is recognized for his speed and defensive skills.
Mentioned in this story
Rangers release former Yankees, Padres .578 OPS speedster, close friend of Aaron Judge originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Texas Rangers released one of Aaron Judge's closest friends on Monday.
The duo formed a bond while they graduated throughout the minor leagues in the New York Yankees system.
Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reported yesterday that the Rangers granted the release of infielder Tyler Wade. He signed a minor league pact with the AL West club during the offseason and spent the previous two seasons with the San Diego Padres.
Wade is not known as much of a hitter, but he can provide speed and above-average defense in both the infield and outfield. He owns an underwhelming .578 OPS with just seven home runs in 992 trips to the plate.
In 2022, before Judge's free agency, Wade attempted to recruit his former teammate to the Los Angeles Angels, the club the Yankees had traded him to.
More: Red Sox never close on Astros’ Isaac Paredes trade
"You never know, I might have planted a couple seeds," at Yankee Stadium in 2022. “But you never know. He’s having a great year, I’m happy for him. He deserves everything that’s coming to him. What he does on the field and off the field, it’s special and you can’t replicate that.”
The Texas Rangers released Tyler Wade after he struggled offensively, posting a .578 OPS during his time with the team.
Tyler Wade has a career OPS of .578, indicating he has not been a strong offensive player, with only seven home runs in 992 plate appearances.
Tyler Wade is a close friend of Aaron Judge, with their bond formed during their time in the New York Yankees minor league system.

Check out the Week 11 Top 25 college softball rankings and how to watch!

Five Championship Players Attracting Premier League Clubs Ahead of Transfer Window

Florida's Thomas Haugh delays NBA for senior season, boosting team hopes

Jets GM Darren Mougey addresses the canceled visit with DE David Bailey ahead of the NFL draft.

See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Obviously, Judge stayed put. Wade's recruitment process did not work.
Now, Wade will attempt to find a new position with a club searching for speed off the bench. That's likely his best route back to the Majors.