San Francisco Giants fans were rightfully excited about the news this week of Bryce Eldridge’s promotion to Triple-A, elevating the club’s towering, power-hitting first base prospect within one step of the big leagues — and driving distance for most diehards.

Those hoping to get their first glimpse of the Giants’ top prospect in their backyard will have to wait — a side effect of the Sacramento River Cats’ arrangement to share Sutter Health Park with the major-league Athletics before their move to Las Vegas.

Eldridge, 20, joined the River Cats on the road and is already off to a hot start, reaching base three times in his first game and launching a grand slam the following night. He would be set to make his home season debut this Tuesday, except the series was moved before the season

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