Bryce Eldridge, the San Francisco Giants’ top prospect, was optioned to Triple-A and did not make the Opening Day roster despite high expectations due to his advanced hitting skills. The 21-year-old first baseman struggled defensively and batted .225 with one home run during spring training, leading to the decision. Eldridge, rated as a top prospect in baseball, will now gain consistent playing time in the minors, allowing the Giants to plan his eventual call-up based on improvement. Meanwhile, players like Luis Matos and Jerar Encarnacion benefit from this roster move, having shown strong performance.
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Giants’ top prospect not included in Opening Day roster
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