It's always great to see former San Diego Padres players get another chance. Tyler Wade, who spent the last two seasons with the Friars, elected free agency after the organization declined a $1 million club option. As part of the MLB Winter Meetings, Wade didn't have to wait very long to find his next team. The Texas Rangers signed him to a minor league contract, which gives him the opportunity to find a new role with a franchise looking to bounce back after an up-and-down 2025 season.
Wade, whose value resides in his defensive versatility and speed, could wind up playing in more games than you think with Texas if the opportunity calls upon itself.