Bryce Eldridge, the 21-year-old outfielder and top prospect of the San Francisco Giants, has been at the center of trade rumors this offseason. However, with the addition of starting pitchers Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle, those talks seem to have fizzled out.
Eldridge is not focused on his potential trade value but rather on recovering from left wrist surgery that kept him sidelined for part of the minor-league season. He underwent a cortisone shot and managed to perform well despite not feeling 100 percent, which gives him confidence in his abilities even when he's not at full strength.
Now entering the final week of his rehab, Eldridge says he is "full-go" and will soon hit off a Trajekt Arc machine, a device that replicates major-league pitchers. His goal is to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career, despite playing only 10 major-league games.
Spring training offers an opportunity for the Giants to figure out how to pair Eldridge with Rafael Devers, another left-handed hitting first baseman who will also be a key piece of the team's lineup. While nothing is guaranteed, Eldridge hopes to make an impact and start the year as part of the team, potentially anchoring the middle of the lineup alongside Devers.
Infielder Casey Schmitt, who also underwent wrist surgery last offseason, has had a similar experience in terms of his future being somewhat ambiguous due to injury. However, he emerged as the starting second baseman for the Giants and is focused on having the best season possible despite the lingering effects of an injury that forced him into surgery.
With Schmitt's situation mirroring Eldridge's, both players are focused on moving forward and taking care of their business rather than worrying about trade rumors. As the offseason comes to a close, it remains to be seen how these prospects will contribute to the Giants' lineup in 2026.
Eldridge is not focused on his potential trade value but rather on recovering from left wrist surgery that kept him sidelined for part of the minor-league season. He underwent a cortisone shot and managed to perform well despite not feeling 100 percent, which gives him confidence in his abilities even when he's not at full strength.
Now entering the final week of his rehab, Eldridge says he is "full-go" and will soon hit off a Trajekt Arc machine, a device that replicates major-league pitchers. His goal is to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career, despite playing only 10 major-league games.
Spring training offers an opportunity for the Giants to figure out how to pair Eldridge with Rafael Devers, another left-handed hitting first baseman who will also be a key piece of the team's lineup. While nothing is guaranteed, Eldridge hopes to make an impact and start the year as part of the team, potentially anchoring the middle of the lineup alongside Devers.
Infielder Casey Schmitt, who also underwent wrist surgery last offseason, has had a similar experience in terms of his future being somewhat ambiguous due to injury. However, he emerged as the starting second baseman for the Giants and is focused on having the best season possible despite the lingering effects of an injury that forced him into surgery.
With Schmitt's situation mirroring Eldridge's, both players are focused on moving forward and taking care of their business rather than worrying about trade rumors. As the offseason comes to a close, it remains to be seen how these prospects will contribute to the Giants' lineup in 2026.
anyway back to this Bryce Eldridge guy so he had surgery on his wrist and now he's trying to prove himself again 
but it's kinda cool that he's focused on getting better rather than worrying about being traded 
I mean who wouldn't want to stay with their team right? 
is my favorite btw
. With Devers already taking up space at first base, it's only gonna be a matter of time before someone gets hurt or underperforms... but if that happens, who's gonna step in? 
. I mean, we've seen what happens when you let a guy recover from an injury and get back on the field... he can get back to form 
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. Otherwise, all this hype around Devers is gonna be for nothing 
I'm so done with these "injury updates" on prospect players... can't we just have some clarity on when they'll actually return? I mean, it's been like this for Casey Schmitt too, and now Bryce Eldridge is joining the club. How long does it take to recover from wrist surgery, guys?! 
And I'm intrigued by the idea of him pairing up with Rafael Devers, maybe they'll create some magic together 
. I mean, we've all been there, one minute you're dealing with an injury and the next you're back on track 
, dude's gotta prove himself more than ever now that his trade talks are done 
. Casey Schmitt's got some competition with Rafael Devers though 
️. Injury is no joke but I love how focused these young bucks are on rehab and getting back to business 
. Can't wait to see what 2026 brings for the Giants! 