Joc Pederson
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May 6, 2026
Absent from lineup
Pederson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis
Brandon Nimmo has been limited to designated hitter duty as he comes back from a hamstring issue, which leaves Pederson without a spot to play. It's just the second time this season that the left-handed-hitting Pederson has been absent from the lineup when the opposition was starting a right-handed hurler.
May 3, 2026
Moving to bench in Nimmo's return
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis
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.