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.

“I saw the report just like you did … I don’t really know how bad it is, but these things pop up during the course of the season,” said manager Bob Melvin before Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins.

Eldridge’s odds of making his debut this season likely took a hit after the Giants acquired three-time All-Star Rafael Devers since the team no longer had a pressing need at designated hitter at first base. Following this injury, it’s now even more likely that Eldridge won’t make his debut until next season.

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.