The San Francisco Giants finally called up top prospect Bryce Eldridge to inject some much-needed power into their lineup—but then they promptly sat him on the bench. In the last four games, Eldridge has been out of the starting lineup three times. That’s right: the slugger they brought up to hit is mostly watching from the dugout.

When you promote a player known for his thunderous bat, you want him swinging, not spectating. On Sunday, Eldridge did get a chance as a pinch-hitter, drawing a walk and striking out in two plate appearances. Sure, he’s scuffling a bit at the plate—just 2-for-14 so far—but that’s a tiny sample size for a guy who crushed minor league pitching. The real issue here is principle: the Giants made Eldridge wait his turn longer than most fans wanted, and now that he’s in the big leagues, they’re still not letting him play regularly.

San Francisco’s offense needs a spark, and Eldridge is one of their best bets to provide it. Sitting him doesn’t just hurt the lineup; it stalls his development. The Giants have to find a way to get him in the game, because otherwise, this promotion makes no sense at all. For a team looking to turn things around, letting a young power hitter rot on the bench is a head-scratcher that fans can’t ignore.