The SF Giants have called up their top prospect Bryce Eldridge with the hope that he can provide a spark on offense. This move may very well relegate veteran fan favorite Wilmer Flores to platoon duties going forward.
Eldridge said that Giants manager Bob Melvin told him that he would be used primarily as the designated hitter against right-handed pitching. Left unsaid is what this move means for Flores.
SF Giants calling up Eldridge means less opportunity for Flores
After Dominic Smith had to go on the IL with a hamstring injury and Eldridge was subsequently called up, the Giants still have three guys on their roster whose primary position is first base.