Overview
- The 21-year-old first baseman said he wants to stay in San Francisco and is tuning out offseason rumors that linked him to pitching-driven trade talks viewed as unlikely without a blockbuster return.
- After October surgery to remove a bone spur in his left wrist, Eldridge said he is in the final stage of his hitting progression and is basically a full go for camp.
- He is expected to compete for a first base/designated hitter split with Rafael Devers, though an Opening Day roster spot is not guaranteed.
- The Giants continue to seek pitching help and have explored second-base options such as Brendan Donovan and, less likely, Nico Hoerner.
- Infielder Casey Schmitt, who underwent a December left-wrist procedure, has resumed tee work and could be slightly behind early in spring, and the organization also added Venezuelan infielder Luis Hernández with a $5 million bonus.