Outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson has agreed contract with the Texas Rangers, Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic announced today. Pederson, 32, declined his part of a mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks for 2025 and has found a new home. Pederson put up a strong season for Arizona in 2024, hitting .275 with 23 home runs and a .908 OPS in 123 games. He is coming off a … [Read more...] about Joc Pederson Signs New Deal with the Texas Rangers
Where Joc Pederson Might Fit In with the Rangers
These past few days have been busy, to say the least, for the Texas Rangers front office. The team kicked off their Christmas festivities by trading their first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals to shed some of their payroll and strengthen their currently dismantled bullpen. After shipping Lowe off to DC, the Rangers executives quickly got to work on finding … [Read more...] about Where Joc Pederson Might Fit In with the Rangers
Nationals Acquire Veteran to Bolster Young Core
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Washington Nationals will trade for first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. In return, left-hander Robert Garcia will head to the Texas Rangers. Left-handed reliever Robert Garcia is headed from the Nationals to the Rangers in the Nathaniel Lowe trade, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 22, … [Read more...] about Nationals Acquire Veteran to Bolster Young Core
One Infielder’s Tenure with Rangers Could Be Running Short
Since the offseason began, rumors have been going around that Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe‘s time with the team could be coming to an end. Lowe has been starting at first for the Rangers since 2021 and has remained one of the most consistent players in the lineup since then. However, with the Rangers currently handcuffed financially and needing to address their … [Read more...] about One Infielder’s Tenure with Rangers Could Be Running Short
Rumor: Rangers Targeting Veteran Lefty Slugger in Free Agency
According to Rangers beat writer Evan Grant, the Texas Rangers are targeting Arizona Diamondbacks slugger and free agent Joc Pederson. While the Rangers have been focused on amplifying their bullpen needs this offseason, they are also looking to add a left-handed bat. Texas is looking to bounce back from their failed absence of making the postseason in 2024. In 2024, across 367 … [Read more...] about Rumor: Rangers Targeting Veteran Lefty Slugger in Free Agency