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Top MLB prospects called up and they’ll make immediate impact
TL;DR
The San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers have called up top prospects to boost their rosters. The Giants aim to improve their struggling offense, while the Brewers seek to remain competitive in the NL Central.
Key points
- Giants and Brewers called up top prospects
- Giants last in MLB in runs and home runs
- Bryce Eldridge promoted by the Giants
- Brewers seeking to remain competitive in NL Central
- Immediate impact expected from new players
Bryce EldridgeSan Francisco GiantsMilwaukee Brewers
Two MLB teams just made the same decision for two very different reasons – stop messing around and call up the prospect. Both the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers promoted top prospects in the past few days, and both teams should receive immediate impact from the players. Milwaukee is looking to stay competitive in the NL Central, while the Giants are looking to add some thump to the league’s worst offense statistically.
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Giants Promote Eldridge
The Giants promoted Bryce Eldridge, and the reason isn’t subtle – their offense has been embarrassing. Last in MLB in runs, home runs, walks, and just about every other offensive category. The current mix isn’t close. Not even. Devers is a historic slow starter, but the quality of his ABs doesn’t offer much promise. Casey Schmitt has spent time at 1B, and while his output isn’t terrible, it’s not quite the spark they need.
Enter Eldridge, a former first-round pick from the 2023 class who’s forced the issue down on the farm. He’s hitting .333 with a .963 OPS and five round-trippers. He debuted with a quiet line – 0-for-2 with a walk -, but the point is I expect him to be way better than that. San Francisco needs impact bats, and it needs them in the middle, not just solid at-bats (hello, Schmitt). He gives them a real power profile that will attack the zone and punish mistakes. I recently told my guy, Lou Landers on SiriusXM, that Eldridge has Nick Kurtz potential, and I’m in. Park factor aside, this is a guy who can do real damage.
Q&A
Which top MLB prospects were recently called up by the Giants and Brewers?
The San Francisco Giants promoted Bryce Eldridge, while the Milwaukee Brewers also called up a top prospect to enhance their team.
Why did the Giants promote Bryce Eldridge?
The Giants promoted Bryce Eldridge to address their last-place ranking in several offensive categories, including runs and home runs.
What impact are the Giants and Brewers expecting from their new prospects?
Both teams expect immediate impact from their promoted prospects, with the Giants looking to revitalize their offense and the Brewers aiming to stay competitive in the NL Central.
