The Baltimore Orioles made an interesting move recently by signing their top prospect, catcher Samuel Basallo, to an eight-year $67 million contract extension just five days after the 21-year-old made his MLB debut.
Would the SF Giants consider something similar with their top prospect Bryce Eldridge?
Could SF Giants consider long-term deal for Bryce Eldridge?
Obviously, a move like the one Baltimore made is pretty unprecedented and rare. Signing a player to a sizable extension like that before they have proven themselves at the big league level certainly comes with a lot of risk.