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. Still, Eldridge wanted to keep his focus on the River Cats.

As Eldridge awkwardly stood in the middle of the security line, Brundage reminded Eldridge that he’ll be heading to Papago Park after the season to work on his defense. Eldridge picked up that Brundage was stalling before delivering the real news — the new

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