SF Giants’ top prospect Eldridge diagnosed with right hamstring strain

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants announced on Tuesday afternoon that top prospect Bryce Eldridge has sustained a moderate right hamstring strain and will rehab in Arizona for the next three-to-four weeks.

Eldridge, 20, was promoted from Double-A Richmond to Triple-A Sacramento earlier this month. The first baseman left in the fifth inning of last Saturday’s game alongside a trainer after hitting a double against the Salt Lake Bees.

Prior to sustaining the injury, Eldridge was hitting .230/.284/.426 with three homers and 13 RBIs for the River Cats. Eldridge earned a promotion to Triple-A after hitting .280/.350/.512 with seven homers and 20 RBIs with the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

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