Giants Designate LaMonte Wade Jr., Add Dominic Smith to Roster

The San Francisco Giants have been struggling offensively, scoring fewer than four runs in their last 16 games despite strong pitching. To address this, the team made significant roster changes, including designating LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment due to his poor performance this season, and signing Dominic Smith, a former Mets top prospect who was recently with the Yankees' Triple-A team. Smith, known to Boston fans for his previous success, joins as part of a strategy to shake up the lineup amid a recent losing streak. Alongside Smith, Daniel Johnson was also called up and made an immediate impact in a comeback win over the San Diego Padres, helping the Giants snap their scoring drought. The Giants are also reportedly interested in acquiring first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from the Baltimore Orioles to bolster their offensive capabilities further. These moves reflect the Giants' urgent need to improve at first base, a position where they rank poorly among MLB teams, in hopes of maximizing their elite pitching staff's potential this season.