Who’s on First? SF Giants’ evaluation for long-term first baseman underway

SAN FRANCISCO — When the Giants acquired Rafael Devers in June, the franchise created a quandary that they’d need to sort out: Who would play first base in the long term?

Would it be Devers, the former third baseman who never played first prior to July? Or would it be top prospect Bryce Eldridge, who didn’t become a full-time first baseman until last season?

Ahead of Eldridge’s debut at first base on Sunday, manager Bob Melvin said Devers and Eldridge would split time at first base for the remainder of the season. Over the Giants’ last four games, Devers and Eldridge have each made two starts apiece at first base. The Giants were eliminated from the N.L. wild-card race on Tuesday night and have just three games remaining, starting Friday night at home against the Colorado Rockies.

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