Giants call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge to try to jolt a sputtering offense
The San Francisco Giants called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge on Monday to help boost their sputtering offense. Eldridge was the designated hitter batting in the No. 7 slot in manager Tony Vitello’s lineup for Monday night’s game against the San Diego Padres.
After going 0-6 at Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, San Francisco failed to hit a home run on a road trip of six games or more for the first time since 2008.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge on Monday to help boost their sputtering offense. Eldridge was the designated hitter batting in the No. 7 slot in manager Tony Vitello’s lineup for Monday night’s game against the San Diego Padres.
After going 0-6 at Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, San Francisco failed to hit a home run on a road trip of six games or more for the first time since 2008. The Giants are hoping Eldridge will provide a spark that has been missing all season. This is Eldridge’s second stint in the majors.
He hit . 107 (3 for 28) and had four RBIs in 10 games with San Francisco last year, and struck out 13 times and had seven walks. The 21-year-old first baseman/DH was hitting .