Tyler Wade Cut by Rangers, Free Agent Now

0:00It's April 21st. This is MLB News today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Texas Rangers just cut ties with veteran utility man, Tyler Wade, granting him his unconditional release. The 31-year-old signed a minor league deal with them this winter and started the season in AAA Round Rock. But now he's a free agent free. To join any squad that wants him. Earlier this spring, Wade struggled out of the gate, hitting just 226 over 73 plate appearances in 16 games. He's known for bouncing around the diamond, playing shortstop, second base, third base, left field, and center field this year alone. Fans and scouts see him as a glove first guy, with solid marks at second and third base, though his shortstop and outfield work gets mixed reviews. He's quick on the bases too, but his low on base percentage holds him back from stealing more bags or sparking rallies. In the big leagues over seven partial seasons, Wade's career line sits at 216 with the 65 weighted runs created plus in nearly A.

1:02Thousand played appearances. He fares better in AAA, slashing 279 there across multiple years. With that versatility and speed, expect Wade to land somewhere soon, maybe filling a bench roll for a contender chasing a ring this season.