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Joc Pederson

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Sat, Mar 8
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ARI
Sun, Mar 9
L 14-1
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LAA
Tue, Mar 11
W 13-6
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CIN
Wed, Mar 12
W 4-3
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SF
Thu, Mar 13
3:05 pm
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COL
Fri, Mar 14
9:05 pm
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SD
Fri, Mar 14
9:40 pm
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ATH
Sat, Mar 15
4:05 pm
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CHW
Sun, Mar 16
4:05 pm
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Joc Pederson bounced back in 2024, taking advantage of a more hitter-friendly park in Arizona than he had in San Francisco the previous season. The lefty-hitter posted a career-best .908 OPS and 151 wRC+ along with 23 home runs and 64 RBI. Feeling he has favorable market value; Pederson declined a $14 million mutual option to test the free-agent waters. A team interested in a DH that crushes righties (.531 slugging, .923 OPS in 2024) might offer more. The Diamondbacks reportedly wanted him back, and it was mildly surprising he declined the option, given the home park's positive effect on the 32-year-old's output. It was unclear if a market would develop for a platoon player (career .630 OPS against lefties) limited to DH, but Texas inked Pederson for two years. He did not play an inning in the field last season and may qualify as DH-only to start the season.

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2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 345.52.6 62 23 64 55 7 .275
2023 278.52.3 59 15 51 57 — .235
3y Avg. 3152.4 59 20 62 51 3 .261
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  • Rangers' Joc Pederson: Goes deep again

    Rotowire
    Pederson started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's Cactus League game against Cincinnati. Pederson walloped a three-run homer in the first inning. It was his third of the Cactus League and second driven to the opposite field. Pederson is expected to mostly see time at DH in 2025, but he'll get opportunities to fill in for Jake Burger at first base.
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  • Rangers' Joc Pederson: Goes deep Monday

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    Pederson started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Most of Pederson's contributions came during the Rangers' nine-run first inning. Batting second in the lineup, he walked and scored Texas' second run then finished the scoring with his home run. The Rangers made it a goal to infuse power to the lineup in the offseason and added Pederson (23 homers in 2024) and Jake Burger (29 homers). Pederson should mostly serve as the DH against right-handers but could also spell Burger at first base.
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  • Rangers' Joc Pederson: Back in camp after illness

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    Pederson (illness) returned to Rangers camp Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. Pederson was away from the club for a few days while battling the flu, but he's now recovered and ready to resume workouts. The 32-year-old's first Cactus League game might be delayed a bit since he's a tad behind, but he will have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day.
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  • Rangers' Joc Pederson: Falls ill

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    Pederson will be away from Rangers camp for a few days while battling the flu, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. The 32-year-old will get a bit of a late start to spring training, but his bout with the illness shouldn't prevent him from being ready to go for Opening Day. Pederson is slated to serve as Texas' designated hitter against right-handed pitching this season, though Grant relays that the Rangers also intend to give Pederson some work at first base this spring to see if he's capable of making occasional starts at the position when Jake Burger requires a day off.
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  • Rangers' Joc Pederson: Nets $37 million deal with Rangers

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    The Rangers signed Pederson to a two-year, $37 million contract Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. The deal has an opt out after the first year. Pederson is coming off arguably the best offensive season of his career, having slashed .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs over 132 contests. The left-handed hitting Pederson didn't make a single start against a traditional left-handed starter, and while the Rangers might not be quite as strict as the Diamondbacks were, the overwhelming majority of the 32-year-old's playing time should come at designated hitter versus righties.
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  • Joc Pederson: Becomes free agent

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    Pederson declined his $14 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks for 2025 on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. After setting career highs with a .275 batting average, .393 OBP and .908 OPS, Pederson will accept a $3 million buyout from Arizona and likely look to secure a multi-year contract in free agency.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Not starting Sunday

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    Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against San Diego. The lefty-hitting Pederson will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout with the Padres sending southpaw Martin Perez to the mound. Barring a pinch hit appearance, Pederson will finish his first regular season with Arizona having slashed .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs and 64 RBI across 444 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Swipes bag in loss

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    Pederson went 0-for-2 and stole a base in Saturday's 5-0 loss to San Diego. Pederson was on the back end of a double steal in the sixth inning but was stranded there. The theft was his career-high seventh. Arizona faces a must-win situation Sunday for a chance at the postseason, and the Padres have left-hander Martin Perez scheduled, which means Pederson is not expected to start.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Clubs 23rd homer

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    Pederson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win against Milwaukee. Pederson got the scoring started for Arizona in the first inning, blasting a two-run shot to center field. The long ball and RBI were his first since he hit a solo home run against Texas on Sept. 10. Pederson is up to 23 homers and 63 RBI on the season, with all but 40 of his 427 plate appearances coming against right-handed pitching.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Idle versus southpaw

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    Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. Pederson will hit the bench for the series finale while the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill. Randal Grichuk (lower body) will replace Pederson in the lineup as Arizona's designated hitter.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Takes seat against lefty

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    Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the series finale while the Brewers send southpaw DL Hall to the bump. Josh Bell will get the starting nod at designated hitter in Pederson's stead.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: On bench against southpaw

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    Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. Lefty Cody Bradford is on the hill for the Rangers, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will head to the bench in the series finale. Pederson's absence will clear the way for Josh Bell to pick up a start as Arizona's designated hitter.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Swats homer in win

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    Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rangers. Pederson has gone 21 games without a multi-hit effort, but he's gotten on base well by drawing 14 walks in that span. The 32-year-old's solo shot Tuesday opened the scoring and gave Arizona all it needed for the win. Pederson is up to 22 homers, 61 RBI, 58 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .282/.404/.536 slash line over 404 plate appearances in his standard strong-side platoon role at designated hitter.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Hitting bench against lefty

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    Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's game versus the Astros. The left-handed bat of Pederson will stay put in the dugout Saturday with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi set to start on the hill for Houston. Ketel Marte will instead serve as the Snakes' designated hitter, opening up second base for Kevin Newman.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Idle vs. lefty

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    Pederson is absent from Friday's lineup against Houston. The Astros are sending southpaw Framber Valdez to the mound, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will begin Friday's contest in the dugout. Since the All-Star break, Pederson has slashed .298/.459/.606 with 22 runs scored, eight home runs and 21 RBI across 122 plate appearances in his strong-side platoon role. Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter Friday while Kevin Newman gets the start at second base.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Out versus left-hander

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    Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in San Francisco. It's a tough left-hander on the hill for the Giants in this one, so the left-handed hitting Pederson will grab a seat. Switch-hitting Josh Bell will get the start at designated hitter for the Diamondbacks.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Sitting against southpaw

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    Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Dodgers send another southpaw (Justin Wrobleski) to the hill. Randal Grichuk will fill in for Pederson as Arizona's designated hitter.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Sitting against LHP

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    Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on Friday, giving way to Randal Grichuk at DH. Pederson has a .947 OPS with 21 home runs this season.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Out against left-hander

    Rotowire
    Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets. Lefty David Peterson is on the hill for the Mets, so the left-handed-hitting Pederson will begin the series finale on the bench. Randal Grichuk will serve as Arizona's designated hitter and will bat second.
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  • Diamondbacks' Joc Pederson: Goes yard in win

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    Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets. Pederson bopped a two-run home run in the third inning, his 21st long ball of the season. The lefty-swinging outfielder/DH has made a career out of mashing right-handers, posting a career .846 OPS off them, but Pederson has exceeded that mark in 2024 (.961).
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