Bryce Eldridge Is Doing Exactly What WaiverScout Said He Would

Bryce Eldridge is hitting .375 with a .383 wOBA over the last seven days, and he's available in 82% of leagues. If you've been following WaiverScout's signals, none of this is a surprise. We flagged him as an Add Now on May 30 when his ownership sat at 6%. Since then, ownership has surged +11% in the past week alone — and the numbers say the wave is just getting started.

The Signal Trail: We Called This Early

Let's rewind. WaiverScout first tagged Eldridge as a Watch on May 27 at 6% rostered. Three days later, we upgraded him to Add Now. At the time, most managers were ignoring a 21-year-old former first-round pick getting consistent at-bats in San Francisco. Now at 18% ownership and climbing fast, the window to act is narrowing. If you waited, you still have time — but not much.

The Numbers Are Clear

Eldridge's rolling stats tell a story of a hitter settling in and getting better:

  • 7-day: .375 AVG, .383 wOBA, 25.9% K%, 11.1% BB%, 27 PA
  • 14-day: .390 AVG, .448 wOBA, 18.8% K%, 12.5% BB%, 48 PA
  • 30-day: .310 AVG, .374 wOBA, 21% K%, 11.1% BB%, 81 PA

That 14-day wOBA of .448 is elite-tier production. The slight dip to .383 over the last seven days isn't a concern — it's normalization toward a still-excellent baseline. The 30-day .374 wOBA across 81 plate appearances provides a legitimate foundation. This isn't a three-game heater. This is 81 PA of above-average offense from a player rostered in fewer than one in five leagues.

Skills Validation: The Contact Quality Is Real

The Statcast data backs the batting line. Eldridge is posting a 94.4 mph exit velocity over the last seven days — consistent with his 94.1 mph over 14 days and 93.9 mph over 30 days. That kind of stability in exit velocity tells you the quality of contact isn't a fluke. His hard-hit rate sits at 50.0% over both the 7-day and 14-day windows.

The broader fantasy world is catching on. The Athletic recently highlighted Eldridge as a buy, noting his pull-air approach and power profile. Yahoo Sports noted he's been starring at the plate since early calls for his demotion proved premature. WaiverScout had this signal before the mainstream caught up.

Opportunity Is Locked In

Playing time concerns? Gone. Eldridge logged 27 PA over the last seven days — that's everyday starter volume. He's appeared in five consecutive games and the Giants are clearly committed to seeing what their 2023 first-rounder can do. At 21 years old, the upside here is enormous, but you don't need to project — the present production justifies the add.

With 2 HR over the 30-day window and an 11.1% walk rate providing floor, Eldridge offers a blend of contact, patience, and emerging power that's rare on the wire. He's not yet providing the stolen base upside you'd get elsewhere, but at first base, you're chasing production — and he's outperforming widely-rostered options at the position.

Verdict: Add Now

Bryce Eldridge is a clear Add Now. The data is clear across every window — a .374+ wOBA over 81 plate appearances, stable elite-level exit velocities, 50% hard-hit rates, and locked-in playing time. Ownership is surging from 18% and accelerating. If you play in a league where he's still available, this is your last comfortable window to grab him before he becomes a 40%+ rostered player by next week. If you're holding a struggling Josh Naylor or a slumping Vinnie Pasquantino, this is the swap. Make it now.