Joc Pederson Declines Diamondbacks' 2025 Option, Enters Free Agency

The veteran slugger opted out of his $14 million mutual option following a strong season with Arizona.

Joc Pederson, 32, chose to become a free agent after declining a mutual option with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2025 season.
He had signed a one-year, $9.5 million contract with the Diamondbacks, which included a $14 million option for the following year.
Pederson delivered a solid performance in 2024, hitting .275 with 23 home runs and achieving a .908 OPS in 132 games.
Despite being primarily an outfielder earlier in his career, he served as a designated hitter for Arizona, significantly boosting their offensive production.
With a weak free-agent market for power hitters, Pederson is expected to attract interest for a multiyear deal this offseason.