Overview

• Free agent outfielder Joc Pederson has agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with a mutual option for 2025.
• Pederson, 31, has been a consistent power threat for a decade, with 186 career home runs for the Dodgers, Cubs, Braves and Giants.
• Despite a moderate performance in 2023, Pederson demonstrated prowess against right-handed pitchers, boasting a solid .786 OPS against them and contributing 15 home runs.
• The Diamondbacks have been active on the free agent market after a surprise run to the 2023 World Series, also signing left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and re-signing outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
• Pederson, a two-time World Series champion, could prove to be a good value signing, finishing in the top nine percent in average exit velocity and hard hit percentage in 2023.