Joc Pederson
Breakdown
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August 9, 2026
Idle against southpaw
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis
After going 1-for-7 with a home run and two RBI as the designated hitter in the first two contests of the series, Pederson will head to the bench against lefty Cade Povich. Corey Seager will get a break from playing shortstop but will stay in the lineup at DH.
August 8, 2026
Powers Texas to victory
Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 2-1 win over the Orioles.
Analysis
Pederson supplied all of the offense Texas needed in this low-scoring victory. After Elias Diaz opened the sixth with a single and Nicky Lopez moved him over on a sacrifice bunt, Pederson jumped on Shane Baz's first pitch, launching a two-run homer to right field and turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead. It was Pederson's 21st homer of the season, and the veteran is now batting .252 with an .846 OPS through 351 plate appearances.
August 5, 2026
Idle Wednesday
Pederson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Giants.
Analysis
With left-hander Carson Whisenhunt toeing the slab for the Giants, Pederson will sit out Wednesday's series finale. Justin Foscue will replace Pederson as the designated hitter and bat fifth for Texas.
