The San Francisco Giants are actively working to bolster their pitching staff this offseason - but don’t expect them to mortgage the future to make it happen. One name that continues to come up in trade speculation is first base prospect Bryce Eldridge. And based on everything we’re hearing from inside the organization, it sounds like Eldridge isn’t going anywhere.
The 21-year-old slugger got a brief taste of the big leagues last season, appearing in 10 games for the Giants. But it was his performance at Triple-A Sacramento that turned heads.
Eldridge launched 18 home runs in 2025 and showed flashes of the power potential that made him the 16th overall pick in the 2023 draft. At 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds, he’s a physical presence at the plate - the kind of frame that draws natural comparisons to Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, who shares similar measurables.
Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming, speaking recently on KNBR, made it clear: the organization is high on Eldridge’s upside and isn’t eager to part ways with him.
“I don’t think they want to trade Bryce Eldridge,” Flemming said. “I’m pretty bullish on him… I think Tony [Vitello] and the new staff are really excited to work with him and see what they can get out of him.”
That optimism isn’t just coming from the broadcast booth. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey echoed that sentiment at the general manager meetings, offering a strong endorsement of Eldridge’s long-term potential.
“I think he's got a chance to be one of the biggest impact bats for the next 10 to 15 years in the big leagues, potentially,” Posey said. “We'll listen, but we like him a lot.”
It’s not hard to see why. While Eldridge has dealt with some contact issues in his early pro career, the raw power is undeniable. He’s shown the ability to drive the ball to all fields, and with continued development, the Giants believe he could anchor the middle of their lineup for years to come.
The arrival of new manager Tony Vitello and his staff adds another layer of intrigue. Known for his player development chops, Vitello could be just the right voice to help Eldridge refine his approach at the plate and unlock the consistency needed to thrive at the MLB level.
For now, San Francisco seems content to hold onto one of their most intriguing young talents. And unless a can’t-miss opportunity presents itself, Bryce Eldridge looks like he’ll be wearing orange and black for the foreseeable future - with the potential to become a cornerstone of the next great Giants team.