"PHOENIX Bryce Eldridge was working through security on Sunday night at the Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City when his phone, residing in a security tray, lit up. Thomas Gavello, Eldridge's teammate with Triple-A Sacramento, recommended he take the call. On the other line was Sacramento's manager Dave Brundage. Eldridge was aware that Dominic Smith, the Giants' best defensive first baseman, recently sustained an injury that will likely end his regular season."
"It wasn't really in my head all, Eldridge said. Then I got the call while I was in security. I saw my phone and kind of figured that was what was going on with the timing and everything. He's here to help us win games, said president of baseball operations Buster Posey. With Dom going down and missing that lefty bat, we felt like it fit nicely with our lineup. He's had a nice stretch where he's been productive and we hope he continues it here."
"The last 24 hours have been quite hectic for the Giants' top prospect, who showed up at the ballpark without any of his usual gear due to the last-minute travel arrangements. Eldridge did have the benefit of his car being parked at the nearby Papago Park, which contains bats, cleats and batting gloves. Eldridge's mother, Beth Kenney, missed her son's first two calls, and Eldridge quipped that he can't remember the last time she missed a call."
Bryce Eldridge, 20, received a call at Will Rogers International Airport informing him of a promotion to the San Francisco Giants' major-league roster. Sacramento manager Dave Brundage initially stalled before delivering the news and mentioned plans for Eldridge to work on his defense at Papago Park after the season. The promotion followed an injury to Dominic Smith that likely ends Smith's regular season. President of baseball operations Buster Posey said Eldridge will help win games and fit the lineup after Smith's absence. Eldridge arrived without his usual gear but used equipment from his car at Papago Park. San Francisco has 13 games remaining and sits 1.5 games behind the Mets for the final NL wild card.
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