Bryce Eldridge excels as Giants reassess lineup decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:53 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Bryce Eldridge's recent performances have prompted scrutiny of the San Francisco Giants' early season decisions regarding his playing time. The team struggled in 2026 under manager Tony Vitello, particularly in offensive production. Eldridge began his MLB career slowly, hitting.156 in limited at-bats, but has since thrived, posting a.391 batting average and 1.157 OPS over the past 20 games. This upswing makes the Giants' earlier reluctance to start him look increasingly dubious.
- •Eldridge initially played only seven of 13 games after his May call-up.
- •Since then, he has hit four homers and 11 RBIs in 20 games.
- •His recent form has led to daily starts in the lineup.
- •The Giants' 2026 season has been marked by significant struggles.
- 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Eldridge's recent dominance makes early Giants lineup decisions look a lot worse
"The Giants almost messed up the Bryce Eldridge situation.
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