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Giants Option Top Prospect Bryce Eldridge to Triple-A to Open 2026

The club pointed to spring swing-and-miss concerns, signaling a development-first plan.

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Overview

  • San Francisco sent Eldridge, 21, to Triple-A Sacramento in Thursday’s cuts, with Tyler Fitzgerald and Grant McCray also optioned.
  • Eldridge led the team in Cactus League plate appearances but struck out 19 times in roughly 49–50 trips, finishing at .225 with one home run.
  • The 6-foot-7 first baseman is still learning the position after the draft, and the team wants additional defensive and baserunning reps.
  • His résumé includes 25 homers and a .260/.333/.510 line in the upper minors in 2025, plus a brief MLB debut last September at .107 over 37 plate appearances.
  • The move opens roster paths for out-of-options contenders such as Jerar Encarnacion and Luis Matos, keeps Will Brennan in the mix, and leaves room for a quick recall if he heats up, potentially even early under Prospect Promotion Incentive rules.