The 31-year-old Wade, who hit a career-high .260 last season and has contributed many timely hits during his four-plus seasons with the Giants, was batting .167 (24 for 144) in 50 games this year.

SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey has executed his first true shake-up as the Giants’ president of baseball operations. The Giants announced a flurry of roster moves Wednesday, the headliner being the decision to designate first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment.

LaMonte Wade Jr., a graduate of St. Paul’s in Brooklandville and former Terps star, was designated for assignment by the Giants.