Rangers DH Joc Pederson declined his $18.5 million mutual option for 2027.
Fantasy Impact
Pederson is coming off a season where he slashed .235/.329/.487 with 26 homers and 53 RBI. He'll seek a multi-year deal in free agency.
Joc Pederson is scheduled to take live batting practice off of Jack Leiter on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
If all goes well, Pederson could be ready for the Wild Card series next week if the Rangers make it.
The Rangers placed DH Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list with a left hand fracture.
Fantasy Impact
Pederson was hoping to avoid the injured list, but he was unable to do so. He could return for the postseason if the Rangers make it.
Joc Pederson (hand) not in the Rangers' lineup on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Pederson is dealing with a small fracture in his left hand, but is trying to play through it without going on the IL. He said Thursday that the swelling has gone down, but he's not quite ready to return to the lineup. Pederson has posted a solid .816 OPS with 26 homers across 432 plate appearances this season.
Joc Pederson is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Pederson is attempting to play through a small fracture in his left hand. He remains day-to-day.