Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge: ‘Feeling sexy at the plate’
The San Francisco Giants have called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge to bolster their struggling offense, which ranks last in the league in runs, walks, and home runs. The 21-year-old first baseman has been performing well in Triple-A, showing improved plate discipline and power. He joins teammate Jesus Rodriguez on the active roster, as the team looks to spark a turnaround during their home stand against the Padres.
- ▪The Giants rank last in MLB in runs scored, walks, and home runs through their first 34 games of the season.
- ▪Bryce Eldridge is batting .333 with a .963 OPS and a career-high 15.3% walk rate in 137 plate appearances at Triple-A.
- ▪Jesus Rodriguez, also called up, is hitting .330 with more walks (12) than strikeouts (11) in 24 minor-league games this season.
- ▪Eldridge made his major-league debut as the designated hitter, while Rodriguez played catcher in his debut.
- ▪In corresponding moves, Jerar Encarnacion was designated for assignment, Will Brennan was optioned, and Erik Miller was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a back issue.
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MLB Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge: ‘Feeling sexy at the plate’ By Evan Webeck Published May 4, 2026, 8:45 p.m. ET SAN FRANCISCO — One of the top hitting prospects in baseball joined the league’s worst offense Monday when the Giants called up 21-year-old first baseman Bryce Eldridge. “He likes what he’s walking into,” Tony Vitello, manager of the 13-21 squad, said. “I’ll say that.” 3 The Giants are hoping top prospect Bryce Eldridge can provide a spark in what’s been an anemic offense. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Giants rank last in the league in runs scored. They plated nine over the course of their most recent road trip while losing all six games. They rank last in walks and home runs, too.
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