The San Francisco Giants are shaking things up. After a brutal 0-6 road trip through Philadelphia and Tampa Bay—where they failed to hit a single home run over six or more games for the first time since 2008—the team has called up their top prospect, Bryce Eldridge, to inject some life into a struggling lineup.

Eldridge, the 21-year-old first baseman and designated hitter, was slotted into the No. 7 spot in manager Tony Vitello’s lineup for Monday night’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. This marks his second stint in the majors, following a brief 10-game debut last season where he hit .107 with four RBIs. But his recent performance in Triple-A Sacramento tells a different story: a .333 batting average, five home runs, 22 RBIs, and a .963 OPS over 30 games. The Giants are hoping that power translates to the big leagues.

Drafted 16th overall out of James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, in 2023, Eldridge represents a beacon of hope for a Giants offense that has been stuck in neutral. Entering Monday, the team’s collective batting average sat at .243, with only second baseman Luis Arraez and utilityman Casey Schmitt hitting above .300—both at .308. Schmitt is also the lone Giant with more than three home runs this season.

The struggles have been widespread. Key veterans like first baseman Rafael Devers (.214, 43 strikeouts), shortstop Willy Adames (.195), third baseman Matt Chapman (.246, one homer), and catcher Patrick Bailey (.152, one homer) have all underperformed, leaving the lineup without a consistent spark.

In addition to Eldridge, the Giants called up pitcher Trevor McDonald and catcher Jesús Rodriguez from Sacramento. To make room, outfielder Jerar Encarnacion was designated for assignment, reliever Erik Miller (back strain) was placed on the 15-day injured list, and outfielder Will Brennan was optioned back to Triple-A.

For a team that’s been searching for offensive momentum, Eldridge’s arrival could be the jolt they need—and a glimpse of the future for Giants fans.