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ARLINGTON, Texas — Pain in Joc Pederson’s fractured left hand has gone from “sharp” to “dull,” the Texas Rangers designated hitter said Thursday, but he is still a “couple of days at the absolute quickest” from swinging a bat, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Rangers get Joc Pederson injury update amid AL West race vs. Astros

Texas Rangers star Joc Pederson is attempting to play through a small fracture in his left hand after he was recently hit by a pitch during a game. Pederson is working his way toward returning to the lineup.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 16

Phillies news: Jesus Luzardo, Aidan Miller, Joc Pederson

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Joc Pederson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Joc Pederson Attempting To Play Through Hand Fracture

Joc Pederson has a small fracture in his left hand, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers designated hitter will try to play through the injury, but that will be a matter of swelling and pain tolerance.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Rangers' Joc Pederson Makes Personal Decision After Unfortunate News

After a disastrous first season with the Texas Rangers, designated hitter Joc Pederson has turned things around in year two. Pederson inked a two-year contract worth $37 million two winters ago and is finally starting to live up to it.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 15

Chris Young Hopeful Joc Pederson Avoided Broken Hand

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday the club is hopeful Joc Pederson avoided a broken bone in his left hand, and he would not commit to the designated hitter being back in the lineup by Thursday.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 13

Joc Pederson Hand Injury Could Force Rangers Into IL Decision

PHOENIX — Joc Pederson was out of the Texas Rangers lineup Sunday with a hard brace on a still-swollen left hand, and the club had not decided whether its designated hitter goes on the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported before the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Rangers Get Joc Pederson Update After Hit by Pitch

The Texas Rangers have an update on Joc Pederson after the designated hitter was hit by a pitch during Saturday’s win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pederson was hit on his left hand by a 93.3 mph fastball from Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth inning.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / September 10

72-75 – deGrom delivers before M’s deliver killing blow

The Texas Rangers scored three runs but the Seattle Mariners scored four runs. deGrom was dang near perfect. Joc Pederson tied Jake Burger for the team lead in dingers with a two-run shot off a tough Logan Gilbert.

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Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson Could Reach Free Agency If Rangers Decline $18.5M Option

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson is among the players ESPN’s Jeff Passan expects to reach free agency this winter. In an early outlook on the market published Thursday, Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined, and Pederson’s option for 2027 is worth $18.5 million.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 10

Joc Pederson, Kyle Higashioka Among Rangers Who Could Reach Free Agency

ARLINGTON, Texas — In an early free agency outlook published Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan projected that every mutual option in Major League Baseball will be declined this offseason.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 3

Rangers Set Franchise Record With 11 Leadoff Home Runs

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have hit 11 leadoff home runs this season, the most in franchise history. Ezequiel Durán hit the 11th on Wednesday afternoon, turning on a 1-1 slider from Jacob Lopez and driving it a Statcast-projected 406 feet over the left-field wall at Globe Life Field.

MLB News / Lone Star Ball / August 26

66-68 – Rangers dissected by White Sox in blowout loss

The Texas Rangers scored four runs but the Chicago White Sox scored ten runs. There felt like a few distinct segments to this Human Centipede of a baseball game that was sewn together and presented to us tonight.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 25

‘Such A Gray Area’: Joc Pederson Ejected After Denied ABS Challenge In Texas Rangers’ Win Over Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO — Home-plate umpire Chris Guccione ejected Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson in the second inning of Monday night’s 11-2 win over the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Rangers’ Joc Pederson gets tossed from White Sox game after heated exchange

The Texas Rangers may have taken an 11-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday to move to first place in the AL West standings with a 66-66 record, but that win of theirs did not come without its fair share of drama.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Joc Pederson gets ejected from the dugout during Rangers-White Sox game

Joc Pederson managed to get ejected during his inning off. The Texas Rangers designated hitter Pederson was tossed from Monday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker / August 12

Joc Pederson's latest leadoff HR moves him closer to Rangers' record

Doing what he does best, Joc Pederson opened up the Texas Rangers' Tuesday night matchup with the Los Angeles Angels by blasting a home run.

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Texas Rangers News / Field Level Media / August 7

Joc Pederson, Brandon Nimmo lift Rangers past Orioles

Joc Pederson homered in the sixth inning, and Brandon Nimmo made a game-saving throw from right field in the ninth for the Texas Rangers, who earned their third consecutive win in a 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Texas Rangers News / Just Baseball / August 3

Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip?

The Texas Rangers find themselves in an interesting position. They are still in contention in the lackluster AL West and American League in general. But they are one of the many teams that are making their league and division weak.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 29

Sparked by Joc Pederson, Rangers vie to continue success in clash vs. Rays

The Texas Rangers are at the top of the American League West standings, and manager Skip Schumaker gives much of the credit to Joc Pederson. The Rangers will try to win another series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle contest of a three-game set Wednesday night in St.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / June 29

This Day In Dodgers History: Joc Pederson Becomes Third Rookie To Hit 20 Homers Before July

On June 29, 2015, Joc Pederson became the third rookie in MLB history to hit 20 home runs before July during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 10-6 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 23

Former MVP makes Opening Day roster for Rangers

Former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen made the Texas Rangers' roster over fellow outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reported Monday.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Joc Pederson exercises player option

Joc Pederson has officially exercised his $18.5MM player option for the 2026 season, according to a report from The Associated Press. The deal contains a matching mutual option for 2027.