Overview

• The team made the move official Monday in Arizona, and Eldridge debuted as the designated hitter batting fifth while wearing No. 78.
• To clear active and 40-man roster spots, San Francisco optioned outfielder Luis Matos and designated infielder Brett Wisely for assignment.
• Eldridge, the Giants’ 2023 first-round pick, is ranked No. 13 overall by MLB Pipeline and has 25 home runs with a .260/.331/.512 line across Double-A and Triple-A this season.
• The Giants entered Monday 1.5 games behind the Mets for the final NL wild card with 13 games remaining in the regular season.
• His immediate usage remains fluid between first base and DH as the club balances his left-handed power with ongoing defensive development and swing-and-miss risk.