Joc Pederson Joins Texas Rangers on Two-Year, $37 Million Deal

The veteran outfielder and designated hitter, a two-time All-Star, adds depth to the Rangers' lineup as the team continues its active offseason.

Joc Pederson finalized a two-year, $37 million contract with the Texas Rangers, including a player opt-out after 2025 and a mutual option for 2027.
Pederson, who hit .275 with 23 home runs and 64 RBIs in 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, brings experience from an 11-year MLB career spanning five teams.
The 32-year-old left-handed hitter is expected to provide depth in the outfield and potentially play first base, though he primarily served as a designated hitter in 2024.
Pederson reunites with former Dodgers teammate Corey Seager, with whom he won the 2020 World Series at the Rangers' home stadium during the COVID-shortened season.
The signing is part of an active offseason for the Rangers, which included trades and signings to bolster their roster, such as acquiring Jake Burger and re-signing Nathan Eovaldi.