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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will not exercise the 2027 mutual options for designated hitter Joc Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis, a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.

Joc Pederson News / Baseball Now / October 31

Should Red Sox Target Joc Pederson In Free Agency?

Joc Pederson has declined his $18.5 million mutual option with the Texas Rangers, and plenty of teams in need of power could be interested in him. Pederson is a full-time designated hitter at this point in his career, but the 34-year-old can still provide some pop to any offense.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Joc Pederson declines mutual option with Rangers

Designated hitter Joc Pederson is back on the open market. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that Pederson has declined his end of an $18.5MM mutual option with the Rangers.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 20

Rangers Got More from Joc Pederson as Slugger Returned to Norms in 2026

Joc Pederson told reporters on several occasions in 2026 that his surge in production was about getting healthy and not any significant swing adjustments.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 9

Why the Rangers Should Move On From This Pending Free Agent

The Texas Rangers were expected to perform better in 2026 after extensive offseason moves\, most notably adding Mackenzie Gore to the starting rotation.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / October 2

Three Internal Candidates to Solve One of the Texas Rangers’ Biggest Problems

As the Texas Rangers head into the offseason, there are some positions that will require more attention than others. One of those positions is designated hitter.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Rangers Lose Top Offensive Weapon Amid Postseason Push

The Texas Rangers will have to navigate the final stretch of the regular season without one of their most important offensive contributors. The Rangers placed designated hitter Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left wrist fracture.

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Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 23

What Rangers Latest Injured List Move Means for Potential Playoff Run

Right before Tuesday’s game, the Texas Rangers made three more injured list moves, in addition to activating pitcher Peyton Gray. The Rangers moved designated hitter Joc Pederson to the 10-day injured list with a fracture in his left wrist.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 22

Rangers Get New Joc Pederson Injury Update With Playoffs Approaching

ARLINGTON, Texas — Joc Pederson was scheduled to hit Tuesday afternoon, and Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the club expected a more definitive answer on its designated hitter within about 90 minutes of that session.

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Rangers place Joc Pederson on injured list, rule out Cal Quantrill for season

The Rangers made a handful of moves before the start of a crucial series against the Mets. Designated hitter Joc Pederson lands on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 19, with a fracture in his left hand.

Texas Rangers News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 21

Texas Rangers Refuse To Shut Down Injured Slugger With 6 Games Left

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have kept Joc Pederson off the injured list in hopes he can contribute before the regular season ends, even if only in the final game.

Texas Rangers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Joc Pederson Provides Injury Update During Rangers AL Wild Card Push

Joc Pederson is making progress from the small structural fracture in his left hand, but the Texas Rangers slugger still appears to be several days away from returning to game action.

Texas Rangers News / Texas Rangers on SI / September 17

Rangers Notes: Several Injuries Nagging at Texas Players in Final Stretch

The most notable part of the Texas Rangers’ lineup for Thursday’s game with the Boston Red Sox was who wasn’t in it. Joc Pederson was not in his usual spot at designated hitter against a right-handed pitcher.

Texas Rangers 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.

Texas Rangers 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 / 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.

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 / 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.

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Rangers’ Joc Pederson closes in on Texas record with latest leadoff home run

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson moved closer to the franchise’s single-season record for leadoff home runs Tuesday, launching his seventh of the year in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

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 / 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.