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SF Giants established a middle-of-the-order threat in 2026

The SF Giants did not accomplish much in 2026, but they did establish a middle-of-the-order threat with Bryce Eldridge and Rafael Devers. That is a formidable duo that they have been missing for a while.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 3:00 PM
SF Giants established a middle-of-the-order threat in 2026
Key Things to Know
  • Jeff Young argues the SF Giants established a formidable middle-of-the-order threat with Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge in 2026.
  • Despite the lineup success of the duo, the Giants struggled overall and lost 97 games during the 2026 season.
  • Rafael Devers recorded an .865 OPS with 37 home runs and 98 RBI in 633 plate appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Jeff Young argues that despite the San Francisco Giants losing 97 games in 2026, the team successfully established a formidable middle-of-the-order threat with Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldridge. The duo provided the lineup with high-impact hitting that the franchise had lacked in recent seasons.

Devers finished the campaign with an .865 OPS, 37 home runs, and 98 RBI across 633 plate appearances. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old rookie Eldridge recorded an .825 OPS, 17 home runs, and 57 RBI in 448 plate appearances, establishing a strong offensive core for the team moving forward.

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