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Outlook Bryce Eldridge
Bryce Eldridge provides elite offensive production as the Giants' primary designated hitter
Eldridge has caught fire down the stretch, slashing .341/.460/.537 with 10 RBI and nine walks over his last 14 days. Operating as San Francisco's everyday designated hitter and occasional first baseman, the 21-year-old rookie provides a huge offensive spark for a fourth-place Giants club (59-85) missing veterans like Matt Chapman and Willy Adames to injury.
This recent hot streak is no fluke, as his underlying plate discipline supports the elevated production. Eldridge has already compiled 15 homers and 54 walks across 98 games this season, easily outpacing our baseline projection of 10 home runs and a .231 average. His patient approach and plus raw power give him an exceptionally stable floor in all formats.
San Francisco stays home for six games this week, opening with enticing matchups against Cardinals starters Michael McGreevy (4.03 ERA) and Quinn Mathews (4.38 ERA, 1.58 WHIP). While the weekend brings tougher tests against San Diego's Robbie Ray (3.60 ERA) and Michael King (3.10 ERA), Eldridge's form and middle-of-the-order run production make him a must-play. Start.
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