Joc Pederson
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3. Mai 2026
Moving to bench in Nimmo's return
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Analyse
After sitting out Saturday's 5-1 loss due to a hamstring injury, Brandon Nimmo will check back into the lineup Sunday as the Rangers' designated hitter, which leaves no room in the lineup for Pederson. With an 0-for-7 showing at the plate over the first two contests of the series in Detroit, Pederson is now batting a lowly .205 on the season.
28. April 2026
Launches pinch-hit homer
Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Yankees.
Analyse
Pederson entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and belted a solo home run. It was just the second home run and third extra-base hit over 27 games this season for Pederson. He'll continue to serve as the designated hitter against right-handers, but the Rangers should be open to replacement options. Since signing with Texas in 2025, Pederson has slashed .192/.301/.332 with 11 home runs over 123 regular-season games.
27. April 2026
Idle against lefty in series opener
Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analyse
As per usual, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will hit the bench while the Rangers match up with a southpaw starter (Max Fried) for the series opener. Andrew McCutchen will step in for Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter and will bat fifth.