New Headline: Bryce Eldridge to Make Debut for Giants, Lighting Up Opening Day!
You don’t get to decide, but let’s pretend that you do.
Mar 3, 2026; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge against Team USA during a spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
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When pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training in Scottsdale more than a month ago, the biggest question facing the San Francisco Giants — other than the success and comfort of manager Tony Vitello — was whether or not top prospect Bryce Eldridge would make the Opening Day roster. And now, with the first game of the season exactly one week away, the biggest question facing the Giants remains the same: should Bryce Eldridge make the Opening Day roster? The case in favor is extremely easy to make.
Eldridge’s at-bats have been must-watch TV in the Cactus League. He has had remarkably composed and competitive at-bats, and has been absolutely scalding the ball (including a 113-mph fly ball off of Paul Skenes in the exhibition game against Team USA). He’s been a well above-average hitter in Spring Training, with an .