San Francisco Giants call up prospect Bryce Eldridge to spark struggling offense

The San Francisco Giants promoted 21‑year‑old first baseman/designated hitter Bryce Eldridge from Triple‑A Sacramento on Monday, hoping his recent .333 batting average, five home runs and .963 OPS in the Pacific Coast League will energize a lineup that ranks last in the majors for runs, walks and home runs. Eldridge, the 16th overall pick in the 2023 draft, said he was “feeling sexy at the plate” after joining the major‑league roster.

The move coincided with the recall of pitcher Trevor McDonald and catcher Jesús Rodríguez, while outfielder Jerar Encarnación was designated for assignment, reliever Erik Miller was placed on the 15‑day injured list, and outfielder Will Brennan was optioned to Triple‑A. The Giants entered the game against the San Diego Padres with a .243 team batting average and an on‑base percentage tied for the worst in the league, prompting manager Tony Vitello to seek any boost to revive their offense.