Joc Pederson
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 27 2025Pederson (hand) has been healing well and has been given clearance to shed the splint he's been wearing, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson broke his right hand in late May, but his five-week scans showed good healing. He can now begin strengthening his hand without wearing a brace. He still has plenty of hurdles to clear before being activated, however, so a pre-All-Star break return seems unlikely.
May 25 2025The Rangers placed Pederson (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson fractured his right hand when it was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox. The veteran slugger said after the game that he was given a six-week estimate for a return from the IL, so he could be out of action until around the All-Star break. Prospect Alejandro Osuna was called up from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move and could end up serving as Pederson's primary replacement in the lineup against right-handed pitching, either at designated hitter or in an outfield spot.
May 24 2025Pederson fractured his right hand during Saturday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was hit by a pitch from Bryse Wilson in the fourth inning. Pederson initially stayed in the game and came around to score three batters later, but he was replaced by Kyle Higashioka in the fifth frame. Further tests revealed a fracture in Pederson's right hand, and the 33-year-old was given a six-week estimate for a return time, per Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News.
May 22 2025Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Yankees sending a left-handed starter (Carlos Rodon) to the hill for the second straight day, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will once again remain out of the lineup. Despite facing right-handers in all but nine of his plate appearances on the season, Pederson is still batting just .127, the lowest average among all players in the majors with at least 140 plate appearances. Pederson has struck out at a palatable 19.9 percent clip and has been the victim of a .148 BABIP, so expect the 33-year-old's production to eventually pick up once his batted-ball luck improves.
May 18 2025Pederson went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run during Saturday's 5-1 win against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning with a two-run homer, his second long ball of the year. It was also just the second time this season he's driven in two runs in a game. The 33-year-old still has an ugly .502 OPS for the year, though he may have turned a corner this month with a .233/.439/.500 slash line and 11:5 BB:K through 12 games in May.
May 11 2025Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 10-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson got in on a homer barrage, belting one of four home runs off Jack Flaherty in the first three innings. It was the first home run of the season for Pederson, who is showing life following a dismal start. The slugger is 8-for-31 (.258) with five extra-base hits, three RBI and three runs scored over the last 11 games.
May 8 2025Pederson went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson recorded multiple hits for a second straight game and is a combined 4-for-5 with two doubles, one walk and an RBI in the first two games of the series with the Red Sox. It's just the second time all season he's hit safely in consecutive contests. He still has a way to go to dig out of an epic season-starting slump -- his average was .052 on April 22 -- but Pederson is batting .281 (9-for-32) over the last 12 games, and the bat is showing signs of life.
May 1 2025Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will sit for the third time in the four-game series while the Athletics send another southpaw (Jeffrey Springs) to the hill. With Pederson on the bench, Jonah Heim will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter.
Apr 20 2025Pederson was held out of the starting lineup against a right-hander Sunday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The hot-hitting Josh Smith filled in at designated hitter against a right-hander, which has been Pederson's role. Unfortunately for Pederson, a season-opening slump (3-for-55, .055) may cost him some starts in the short term.
Apr 19 2025Pederson went 0-for-3 in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Season-opening slumps tend to get more attention than ones in the middle of a season, but there's no sugar-coating Pederson's futility. Following Friday's game, he's 0-for-his-last-36 and is batting .057. If he qualified he would be last in the majors. To Pederson's credit, the slump hasn't resulted in him chasing -- his 24.8 chase percentage is below league average and less than his career norm (27.6). He is, however, topping a lot of balls and is experiencing a spike in groundball rate (56.4). Texas manager Bruce Bochy is standing behind the slugger and continues to put him third or fourth in the lineup.
Apr 15 2025Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is hitless in his past 24 at-bats and has gone 3-for-49 through 14 games this season. Jonah Heim will serve as the designated hitter against Halos lefty Yusei Kikuchi while Kyle Higashioka starts behind the plate.
Apr 13 2025Pederson went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 9-2 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's string of futility reached 22 consecutive at-bats without a hit, dropping his batting average to .077. He had opened the season batting third or fourth but was dropped to fifth Saturday for a second straight start. Texas manager Bruce Bochy was quick to point out the drop was not a concession to Pederson's struggles, but was instead a move to avoid having three consecutive left-handed hitters after Josh Smith was inserted into the third spot in the order with Wyatt Langford (oblique) on the injured list.
Apr 12 2025Pederson went 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's 5-3 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson extended a hitless streak to 18 at-bats and is batting .086 (.334 OPS) for his new team. After a career-best season in 2024 while with Arizona, he gambled on free agency and won, getting a two-year deal with the Rangers. Texas viewed him as the answer at designated hitter, a position from which it got a league-low .584 OPS in 2024, but it has not yet worked out. Pederson has just one barrel (3.8 barrel percentage) and a career-worst 30.8 hard-hit percentage.
Apr 9 2025Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Cubs send another lefty (Shota Imanaga) to the mound. With Pederson on the bench, Jonah Heim will get a day off from catching duties and will serve as the Rangers' designated hitter.
Apr 7 2025Pederson is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rangers are facing a left-hander in Justin Steele for just the second time this season, which means Pederson will begin the contest on the bench. Jonah Heim is starting at designated hitter and Kyle Higashioka is doing the catching for the series opener.
Apr 2 2025Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had a first-inning double but was stranded at second base. The lefty batter is off to a slow start for his new team with Tuesday's double being just his second hit in 15 at-bats.
Mar 29 2025Pederson started at designated hitter Friday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson, who was held out of Thursday's season opener against a lefty, was in the lineup against a right-hander. However, Kevin Pillar pinch hit for Pederson with lefty Brennan Bernardino on the bump for the Red Sox in the eighth inning. Texas manager Bruce Bochy may be strict in using Pederson against right-handers only.
Mar 27 2025Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is expected to serve as the Rangers' primary designated hitter against right-handed pitching this season, but he'll take a seat Thursday while the Red Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the bump. Corey Seager is managing a calf injury and will get a day off from shortstop and step in as Texas' DH.
Mar 13 2025Pederson started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's Cactus League game against Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson walloped a three-run homer in the first inning. It was his third of the Cactus League and second driven to the opposite field. Pederson is expected to mostly see time at DH in 2025, but he'll get opportunities to fill in for Jake Burger at first base.
Feb 25 2025Pederson started at first base and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Pederson's contributions came during the Rangers' nine-run first inning. Batting second in the lineup, he walked and scored Texas' second run then finished the scoring with his home run. The Rangers made it a goal to infuse power to the lineup in the offseason and added Pederson (23 homers in 2024) and Jake Burger (29 homers). Pederson should mostly serve as the DH against right-handers but could also spell Burger at first base.
Feb 19 2025Pederson (illness) returned to Rangers camp Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was away from the club for a few days while battling the flu, but he's now recovered and ready to resume workouts. The 32-year-old's first Cactus League game might be delayed a bit since he's a tad behind, but he will have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day.
Feb 17 2025Pederson will be away from Rangers camp for a few days while battling the flu, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old will get a bit of a late start to spring training, but his bout with the illness shouldn't prevent him from being ready to go for Opening Day. Pederson is slated to serve as Texas' designated hitter against right-handed pitching this season.
Dec 23 2024The Rangers signed Pederson to a two-year, $37 million contract Monday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal has an opt out after the first year. Pederson is coming off arguably the best offensive season of his career, having slashed .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs over 132 contests. The left-handed hitting Pederson didn't make a single start against a traditional left-handed starter, and while the Rangers might not be quite as strict as the Diamondbacks were, the overwhelming majority of the 32-year-old's playing time should come at designated hitter versus righties.
Nov 2 2024Pederson declined his $14 million mutual option with the Diamondbacks for 2025 on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After setting career highs with a .275 batting average, .393 OBP and .908 OPS, Pederson will accept a $3 million buyout from Arizona and likely look to secure a multi-year contract in free agency.
Sep 29 2024Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will begin Sunday's contest in the dugout with the Padres sending southpaw Martin Perez. Barring a pinch hit appearance, Pederson will finish his first regular season with Arizona slashing .275/.393/.515 with 23 home runs and 64 RBI across 444 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 21 2024Pederson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson got the scoring started for Arizona in the first inning, blasting a two-run shot to center field. The long ball and RBI were his first since he hit a solo home run against Texas on Sept. 10. Pederson is up to 23 homers and 63 RBI on the season, with all but 40 of his 427 plate appearances coming against right-handed pitching.
Sep 18 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will hit the bench for the series finale while the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill. Randal Grichuk (lower body) will replace Pederson in the lineup as Arizona's designated hitter.
Sep 15 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the series finale while the Brewers send southpaw DL Hall to the bump. Josh Bell will get the starting nod at designated hitter in Pederson's stead.
Sep 11 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Cody Bradford is on the hill for the Rangers, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will head to the bench in the series finale. Pederson's absence will clear the way for Josh Bell to pick up a start as Arizona's designated hitter.
Sep 10 2024Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone 21 games without a multi-hit effort, but he's gotten on base well by drawing 14 walks in that span. The 32-year-old's solo shot Tuesday opened the scoring and gave Arizona all it needed for the win. Pederson is up to 22 homers, 61 RBI, 58 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .282/.404/.536 slash line over 404 plate appearances in his standard strong-side platoon role at designated hitter.
Sep 7 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's game versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed bat of Pederson will stay put in the dugout Saturday with southpaw Yusei Kikuchi set to start on the hill for Houston. Ketel Marte will instead serve as the Snakes' designated hitter, opening up second base for Kevin Newman.
Sep 6 2024Pederson is absent from Friday's lineup against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros are sending southpaw Framber Valdez to the mound, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will begin Friday's contest in the dugout. Since the All-Star break, Pederson has slashed .298/.459/.606 with 22 runs scored, eight home runs and 21 RBI across 122 plate appearances. Ketel Marte will serve as the designated hitter while Kevin Newman gets the start at second base.
Sep 5 2024Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a tough left-hander on the hill for the Giants in this one, so the left-handed hitting Pederson will grab a seat. Switch-hitting Josh Bell will get the start at designated hitter for the Diamondbacks.
Sep 1 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Dodgers send another southpaw (Justin Wrobleski) to the hill. Randal Grichuk will fill in for Pederson as Arizona's designated hitter.
Aug 30 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on Friday, giving way to Randal Grichuk at DH. Pederson has a .947 OPS with 21 home runs this season.
Aug 29 2024Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty David Peterson is on the hill for the Mets, so the left-handed-hitting Pederson will begin the series finale on the bench. Randal Grichuk will serve as Arizona's designated hitter and will bat second.
Aug 27 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heading into Tuesday's game, Pederson has appeared in the last seven games, going 5-for-21 with a home run and seven walks. However, with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets, Pederson will begin the game on the bench. In his designated hitter spot, Randal Grichuk has the start and is batting fifth.
Aug 21 2024Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson made Miami starter Edward Cabrera pay for a first-inning balk, as he connected on a run-scoring single to put the Diamondbacks on top early. It was the fifth consecutive game with a run driven in for Pederson. He later stole his sixth base of the season, tying the career high he set in 2016.
Aug 20 2024Pederson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson swatted his 20th home run of the season in the fifth inning, giving him at least one RBI in four consecutive games. The lefty-swinging designated hitter is turning in a strong second half, posting a line of .356/.500/.780 over 23 games since returning from the All-Star break.
Aug 18 2024Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite right-hander Drew Rasmussen taking the mound for the Rays in Sunday's series finale, the lefty-hitting Pederson will begin the contest in the dugout. Since the All-Star break, Pederson is slashing .345/.478/.745 with 13 runs scored, six home runs and 16 RBI across 71 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Aug 14 2024Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson set the tone for the Diamondbacks in the 11-4 victory, opening the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning. The 32-year-old has started 8-of-12 games in August as he continues to platoon with Randal Grichuk. Pederson has excelled in August, batting .324 with four home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and a 6:9 BB:K in 37 plate appearances.
Aug 13 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone 10-for-30 with four homers through 10 games in August but will sit Tuesday as lefty Austin Gomber pitches for Colorado. Randal Grichuk will receive another turn at designated hitter as the two continue to platoon at the position.
Aug 11 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is on fire to begin August with four homers and a 1.276 OPS though nine games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday with lefty Cristopher Sanchez pitching for Philadelphia. Randal Grichuk is batting fifth as the designated hitter in the series finale.
Aug 9 2024Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a walk in Friday's 3-2 win versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks designated hitter cracked a 393-foot solo shot off Zack Wheeler in the third inning to push the team's lead to 2-0. Pederson has been scorching hot since the All-Star break, batting .350 (14-for-40) with six homers, 10 runs scored and 13 RBI across 16 games. Overall, it has been a resurgent year for the 32-year-old in Arizona, as he's now slashing .284/.392/.554 over 328 plate appearances this season.
Aug 8 2024Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Thursday versus the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a chance to rest as the Diamondbacks match up against left-hander Kolby Allard in Thursday's series opener. Ketel Marte will instead serve as Arizona's designated hitter while Kevin Newman picks up a start at second base.
Aug 5 2024Pederson hit a two-run home run in Monday's 7-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson entered the game with one out in the top of the eighth and gave his team the lead with a two-run blast off Scott Barlow. It was Pederson's sixth career pinch-hit home run, and in the process, he became the first Diamondbacks player with go-ahead homers in the seventh inning or later in back-to-back games since 2013. The 32-year-old has caught fire as of late with five home runs and 12 RBI over his last nine games.
Jul 31 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will hit the bench for a third straight game, with all of those absences coming against southpaws. The 32-year-old continues to be deployed as a strict platoon player, but he's raked against righties this season, slashing .286/.387/.532 (155 wRC+) in those matchups.
Jul 30 2024Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup versus the Nationals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the Nationals sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the mound Tuesday, Pederson will take a seat to begin the game. Randal Grichuk will start as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
Jul 29 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Nationals send southpaw Mitchell Parker to the hill. Randal Grichuk will serve as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter while Pederson takes a seat.
Jul 27 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Marco Gonzales, leaving DH duties to Randal Grichuk. Pederson has homered in back-to-back games and has 15 long balls on the year.
Jul 26 2024Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson homered for the second game in a row and the fifth time over 15 contests in July. While he's hitting just .234 (11-for-47) this month, he's bolstered his on-base numbers with eight walks while also getting plunked three times. Pederson is up to a .273/.378/.510 slash line with 15 homers, 41 RBI, 36 runs scored, five stolen bases and 13 doubles over 292 plate appearances.
Jul 22 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The left-handed Pederson will hit the bench for the second day in a row while the Diamondbacks face off against another southpaw in Cole Ragans. Randal Grichuk will replace Pederson at designated hitter.
Jul 21 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Cubs send southpaw Shota Imanaga to the hill. Ketel Marte will get a day out of the infield and will replace Pederson as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter.
Jul 20 2024Pederson went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a hit-by-pitch in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's steal was his first since June 14. He hit just .227 over the 21 contests between thefts, a noticeable cooldown for a player who is still batting .274 on the year but obviously trending in the wrong direction. The slugger has added an .871 OPS, 13 home runs, 39 RBI, 34 runs scored and five steals over 81 contests in his usual strong-side platoon role.
Jul 19 2024Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs are sending southpaw Justin Steele to the hill, so the left-handed hitting Pederson will begin the first game of the second half on the bench. Randal Grichuk will handle designated hitter duties.
Jul 14 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Blue Jays bring a southpaw (Yusei Kikuchi) to the hill. Ketel Marte will replace Pederson as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter.
Jul 11 2024Pederson is not in Arizona's lineup versus Atlanta on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Max Fried is on the mound for Atlanta, so Pederson will sit on the bench to begin the game. Ketel Marte has the start as the designated hitter and Kevin Newman is entering the lineup at second base.
Jul 5 2024Pederson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone 5-for-13 with three homers and four RBI over his first four games in July. The slugger is up to 13 long balls, 38 RBI, 34 runs scored and four stolen bases across 250 plate appearances this season. He's managed to hit for both average (.289) and power (.531 slugging percentage), though he's typically had trouble maintaining the former over the course of a full season.
Jul 2 2024Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had gone six games without a homer or a multi-hit effort before snapping both droughts Tuesday. His ninth-inning blast briefly put the Diamondbacks ahead before the Dodgers responded in their half of the frame. Pederson is up to 11 homers this year while slashing a hearty .286/.378/.507 with 35 RBI, 31 runs scored and four stolen bases over 239 plate appearances in his usual strong-side platoon role.
Jun 29 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will sit down for the second game in a row with the Diamondbacks matching up against a left-handed starter (Hogan Harris) again Saturday. Ketel Marte will fill in as Arizona's designated hitter, allowing Blaze Alexander to start at the keystone while batting second.
Jun 28 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will step out of the lineup Friday as the A's prepare to send southpaw JP Sears to the mound. Blaze Alexander will fill in as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter and bat second.
Jun 21 2024Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 win over the Phillies on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit a solo home run in the third inning, singled in the fifth and walked in the seventh. Over his last 10 games, Pederson has gone 12-for-31 with three homers, 13 RBI and nine runs scored. Pederson only has eight at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season, but he is crushing righties to the tune of a .306/.398/.529 slash with nine home runs, 33 RBI and 28 runs scored in 170 at-bats.
Jun 20 2024Pederson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, Pederson is sitting against a left-hander, as the Nationals are starting southpaw MacKenzie Gore on Thursday. Ketel Marte will get a day out of the field and serve as Arizona's designated hitter while Blaze Alexander starts at second base.
Jun 19 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's only start against a lefty this season came earlier this month versus a left-handed opener in the Giants' Erik Miller. With the Nationals sending southpaw Patrick Corbin to the bump Wednesday, Pederson will take a seat while Eugenio Suarez serves as Arizona's designated hitter.
Jun 17 2024Pederson went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 12-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson got the rout started with a two-run double in the first inning, extending an RBI streak to four games. The month of June had been a quiet one for the DH (.419 OPS in nine games) prior to this recent stretch in which he's been involved in several rallies. Pederson has three walks, a double, two home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored over the last four games.
Jun 14 2024Pederson went 2-for-4 with a homer, a steal, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson collected his fourth steal, marking the most he's had in a season since 2017 (his career-high is six, set in 2016). The veteran lefty bat flashed his power too, tattooing a 425-foot solo homer off Michael Soroka in the seventh for the Diamondbacks' final run of the evening. The 32-year-old Pederson has found new life in Arizona, slashing .291/.387/.521 over 197 plate appearances with nine homers, 24 runs scored and 30 RBI this season.
Jun 11 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will retreat to the bench Tuesday as left-hander Jose Suarez prepares to take the mound for Los Angeles. Blaze Alexander will instead serve as Arizona's DH while batting eighth.
Jun 7 2024Pederson went 2-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 0-for-12 with two walks and six strikeouts over his first four games in June, though a run of opposing left-handed starters has limited his playing time this month. He was able to find some success against San Diego right-hander Michael King in Friday's contest, which also saw Pederson earn his third steal of the season and second in his last six games. The designated hitter is at a .290/.390/.510 slash line with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 19 runs scored and 10 doubles over 53 contests in his usual strong-side platoon role.
Jun 4 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's Arizona's fourth straight game against a left-handed starting pitcher, and Pederson will end up having started just one of those contests. The veteran slugger is mired in a 4-for-23 slump over his past eight games. Blaze Alexander will bat eighth as the designated hitter Tuesday.
Jun 2 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will end up hitting the bench for the final two games of the series while the Mets brought left-handed starters to the hill Saturday (Sean Manaea) and Sunday (Jose Quintana). With Pederson out of the lineup, Eugenio Suarez will get a day off in the field and will serve as Arizona's designated hitter.
Jun 1 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the dugout Saturday as lefty Sean Manaea draws the start on the mound for New York. Ketel Marte will fill in as the D-backs' DH while Blaze Alexander starts at second base.
May 24 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get the day off against Miami, with southpaw Braxton Garrett on the mound for the Marlins. Blase Alexander will bat eighth and DH on Friday.
May 22 2024Pederson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A half inning after the Dodgers crept within a run in the bottom of the sixth, Pederson connected on a slider for a three-run home run to give the Diamondbacks breathing room. It was the sixth homer of the season for Pederson, who also picked up his 500th career RBI with the blast (501 RBI over 11 MLB seasons). Pederson has delivered at least one run in four consecutive games (seven RBI total) and is up to 16 through 42 games.
May 20 2024Pederson went 3-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson opened the scoring with an RBI double in the first inning, then plated another run the following frame. He now has three games with at least three hits this month and has six hits over his last five games. Though he's strictly been platooning against righties, Pederson has been effective when in the lineup, slashing .317/.421/.558 with five homers, 12 RBI, 16 runs and a 15:30 BB:K in 127 plate appearances.
May 17 2024Pederson was scratched from Arizona's lineup ahead of Friday's game versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Torey Lovullo emphasized that Pederson is not injured, the skipper simply wanted to use him off the bench instead during Friday's contest, per Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com. While Pederson sits, Randal Grichuk will serve as Arizona's DH, and Jake McCarthy will fill the opening in right field, batting seventh.
May 15 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will head to the bench while southpaw Andrew Abbott toes the rubber for Cincinnati. Blaze Alexander will fill in for Pederson as Arizona's designated hitter.
May 13 2024Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone 11-for-35 (.314) with three homers and a 2:14 BB:K over 11 games in May. The slugger is up to five homers, nine RBI, 16 runs scored and a .298/.414/.543 slash line through 117 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter. The 32-year-old has started the year well, but his strict platoon role likely means his 30-homer campaigns of yesteryear are unlikely to return.
May 9 2024Pederson went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 win over Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson opened the scoring with a solo shot off Hunter Greene in the first inning, his fourth long ball of the year. Pederson had gone just 2-for-15 in four games coming into Thursday's contest. He's still slashing a solid .302/.415/.535 with 15 runs scored and eight RBI through 33 games this season as Arizona's primary DH against right-handed pitching.
May 6 2024Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 11-4 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson got going with a two-run shot in the fourth off Jhony Brito to put the Diamondbacks up 10-4. It was his first round-tripper and RBI since April 17. He now has five hits in four games in May and is slashing .297/.419/.514 with three homers, seven RBI, 13 runs and a 13:15 BB:K in 94 plate appearances.
May 4 2024Pederson started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had one of Arizona's three hits, a leadoff double in the fifth inning, and came in to score the team's lone run on a Eugenio Suarez single. Pederson leads the Diamondbacks in average (.318), on-base percentage (.447) and slugging (.515), but he's not an everyday starter. He serves as the primary DH against right-handers and has just four plate appearances against southpaws.
Apr 29 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw James Paxton on the bump for the Dodgers, the lefty-hitting Pederson will hit the bench for the series opener. Blaze Alexander will get a day out of the infield and will serve as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter in Pederson's place.
Apr 19 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Friday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Blake Snell will toe the slab for San Francisco, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat Friday. Blaze Alexander will fill in as the Snakes' designated hitter while Kevin Newman starts at shortstop and bats ninth.
Apr 18 2024Pederson entered Wednesday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in 5-3 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's ninth-inning blast closed the gap but was not enough for a Diamondbacks team that squandered opportunities with runners on base and made three errors. It was the second consecutive game with a home run for Pederson, who has hit safely in four of the last five contests. That stretch includes three of his four extra-base hits for the season. Pederson is slashing .333/.467/.576 over 46 plate appearances.
Apr 17 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson finds himself out of the lineup with the opposition bringing a southpaw (Jordan Wicks) to the hill. With Pederson on the bench, Blaze Alexander will serve as Arizona's designated hitter.
Apr 12 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Diamondbacks are once again facing a left-handed starter (Steven Matz) on Friday, so Pederson will once again head to the bench. Blaze Alexander will serve as the designated hitter as Kevin Newman receives a start at shortstop.
Apr 10 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the fourth time in five games while the Diamondbacks once again face off against a southpaw (Austin Gomber) in the series finale in Colorado. Pederson should serve as Arizona's primary designated hitter against right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll give way to Ketel Marte with Gomber on the bump.
Apr 8 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will miss out on a start at Coors Field since lefty Kyle Freeland is taking the mound Monday for Colorado. Blaze Alexander will serve as the designated hitter while Kevin Newman starts at shortstop.
Apr 7 2024Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Atlanta is bringing a left-handed starting pitcher (Chris Sale) to the mound for the second day in a row, so the lefty-hitting Pederson will remain on the bench for the series finale. Ketel Marte will replace Pederson in the lineup as Arizona's designated hitter.
Apr 6 2024Pederson isn't in Arizona's lineup for Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Max Fried will take the mound for Atlanta on Saturday, meaning the lefty-swinging Pederson will stay put in the dugout to begin the game. Randal Grichuk will fill in as the D-backs' DH and bat sixth.
Mar 30 2024Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's contest, Pederson will retreat to the bench against left-hander Austin Gomber. Blaze Alexander will get the start as Arizona's DH and bat seventh.
Mar 29 2024Pederson went 4-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his Diamondbacks debut after taking a seat on Opening Day, Pederson immediately made an impact. He ripped a double in the first inning followed by an RBI single in the third. Three of his four hits registered over 98 mph off the bat, including a pair over 100 mph. Arizona has the depth to sit Pederson against lefties often, but his ceiling against righties will keep him relevant in most fantasy formats.
Mar 28 2024Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Freeland will start Thursday's game on the mound for Colorado, sending the lefty-hitting Pederson into the dugout. Blaze Alexander will serve as the D-backs' designated hitter instead, making his MLB debut while Pederson sits.
Mar 8 2024Pederson started at designated hitter and went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's spring game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson swatted his first Cactus League home run and is 4-for-13 with three walks and one extra-base hit through six games. He's started four of six games in the outfield, but Pederson is expected to serve as the primary DH against right-handers in 2024.
Feb 29 2024Pederson (personal) will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers after he left the team to attend to a personal matter, but he missed just a couple of days before returning to camp. Though he'll be drawing the start in left field Thursday, Pederson is expected to primarily serve as a designated hitter versus right-handed pitching once the regular season gets underway.
Feb 27 2024Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup for personal reasons and will be away from the team for a couple days, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The specifics of the situation remain unclear, but Pederson isn't expected to be away for long. At this point, there's no reason to expect his availability to begin the season will be affected by the absence.
Jan 25 2024Pederson signed a one-year, $9.5 million contract that includes a mutual option for 2025 the Diamondbacks on Thursday, John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The compensation isn't yet known in the deal, but Pederson fills Arizona's desire to add some thump in the designated hitter spot. Pederson slashed a pedestrian .235/.348/.416 with 15 home runs over 121 contests with the Giants in 2023, but he had a solid .786 OPS versus right-handers and boasts a career .834 OPS against righties.
Sep 30 2023Pederson will be on the bench against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson seldom starts against southpaws, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench Saturday along with the rest of the Giants' lefties. Austin Slater will serve as the designated hitter.
Sep 25 2023Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will unsurprisingly bow out of the starting nine with southpaw Blake Snell set to take the mound. Mitch Haniger is set to handle DH duties and will bat sixth as a result.
Sep 23 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Clayton Kershaw prepares to start for Los Angeles. Mitch Haniger will fill in as San Francisco's designated hitter and bat fifth.
Sep 22 2023Pederson is out of the lineup Friday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Slater will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and bat leadoff with left-handers Caleb Ferguson and Ryan Yarbrough both lined up to pitch for Los Angeles. Pederson has gone 8-for-43 (.186) this year against southpaws.
Sep 19 2023Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is hitting .261 (12-for-46) with five extra-base hits and six RBI over 14 contests in September. His homer in the first inning put the Giants ahead 2-0, but the lead was gone by the end of the second. The veteran slugger is up to 14 homers, 50 RBI, 56 runs scored and a .248/.357/.432 slash line through 111 contests in his customary strong-side platoon role.
Sep 16 2023Pederson will be on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the afternoon game. He'll hit the bench for the nightcap with lefty Kyle Freeland starting for Colorado. Luis Matos starts in left field, while Mike Yastrzemski serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 15 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Friday against Colorado, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 5-for-19 with a home run, three RBI and four runs scored across his last six games, Pederson will get a breather for Friday's series opener. Mike Yastrzemski, Luis Matos and Mitch Haniger will start across the outfield while Michael Conforto serves as the Giants' DH.
Sep 13 2023Pederson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat with Cleveland starting southpaw Logan Allen. Mitch Haniger, Austin Slater and Luis Matos are in the outfield for the Giants.
Sep 10 2023Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson snapped a 13-game homer drought with his fifth-inning blast Sunday. During the power dry spell, he hit .275 with five RBI and four extra-base hits. The 31-year-old outfielder is up to 13 homers this year while adding 47 RBI, 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, three triples and a .246/.353/.430 slash line over 103 contests. He continues to split time between left field and designated hitter against right-handed pitchers.
Sep 8 2023Pederson was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Colorado is throwing left-hander Ty Blach and Pederson usually sits versus southpaws, but he's been pressed into outfield duty with Austin Slater (dizziness) having to be scratched. Thairo Estrada (conjunctivitis) was also removed from the Giants' initial batting order.
Sep 4 2023Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll take a seat with the Cubbies sending left-hander Justin Steele to the hill. Mitch Haniger will be in left field.
Sep 2 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres will send Blake Snell to the mound to begin the game, meaning the left-handed bat of Pederson will stay put in the dugout. Wade Meckler, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will man the Giants' outfield while Pederson sits.
Aug 29 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will face their fourth consecutive left-handed starter Tuesday, so Pederson will remain in the dugout to begin the game. He's been able to enter each of San Francisco's last three games off the bench, but the Giants will send Mitch Haniger, Austin Slater and Luis Matos into the outfield until Brandon Williamson is relieved.
Aug 28 2023Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the third day in a row, and as was the case the last two days Pederson will open on the bench. He has not started against a southpaw in over a month, so the pattern could continue.
Aug 27 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will join fellow left-handed hitters Wade Meckler and LaMonte Wade on the bench while Atlanta brings a southpaw (Jared Shuster) to the hill for the second straight game. Heliot Ramos will replace Pederson in left field and will bat seventh.
Aug 26 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will retreat to the bench with left-handed starter Max Fried on the mound Saturday for Atlanta. Heliot Ramos will take over in left field in Pederson's absence, and Wilmer Flores will serve as San Francisco's DH.
Aug 22 2023Pederson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson put the Giants in front early with a homer off Aaron Nola in the opening inning. It's Pederson's 12th homer of the year and his first since July 28 -- he'd gone just 11-for-59 (.186) with a .450 OPS in 19 games over that span. Overall, the 31-year-old Pederson is slashing .238/.351/.423 across 316 plate appearances with 45 runs scored and 41 RBI this season while serving as San Francisco's primary DH against right-handed pitching.
Aug 20 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will roll out a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Atlanta southpaw Max Fried, leaving no room in the starting nine for Pederson. Triple-A Sacramento call-up Luis Matos will serve as the Giants' starting left fielder while Pederson heads to the bench.
Aug 12 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Andrew Heaney will draw the start for Texas, so Pederson will take a seat for the start of Saturday's game. Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Heliot Ramos will start in San Francisco's outfield from left to right.
Aug 7 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will join fellow left-handed hitters Brandon Crawford and LaMonte Wade on the bench while the Giants stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval. Austin Slater will check in for Pederson in left field and bat leadoff.
Jul 30 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lefty Brennan Bernardino is serving as Boston's opener Sunday, which is apparently enough to keep Pederson on the bench to start the contest. The veteran slugger has found his power stroke early in the second half with three homers and a 1.000 OPS through 14 games.
Jul 29 2023Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Boston, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday, Pederson will take a seat Saturday against left-hander James Paxton. Michael Conforto will slide into the DH spot while Pederson sits, allowing Austin Slater to start in left field and bat in the leadoff spot.
Jul 28 2023Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson kept the game close with his eighth-inning blast, but the Giants couldn't find the tying run. The 31-year-old has homered three times and added two doubles over his last seven contests. The power appears to be back for the slugger, who is now at a .245/.371/.466 slash line with 11 homers, 36 RBI, 39 runs scored, eight doubles and two triples through 248 plate appearances. He hit leadoff Friday with LaMonte Wade (back) out, and Pederson could continue to be atop the order versus righties until his injured teammate returns.
Jul 26 2023Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will take a turn as the Giants' designated hitter as they face off against A's left-hander Hogan Harris. Oakland is actually starting right-hander Freddy Tarnok, but Harris is set up for bulk relief. Pederson has batted just .120 with a .513 OPS in 34 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.
Jul 24 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Giants face a left-handed starter (Tarik Skubal) in the makeup game with Detroit. Despite not starting in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Nationals, Pederson accounted for the Giants' only run of the day when he slugged a seventh-inning pinch-hit home run, his 10th of the season.
Jul 23 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is one of multiple left-handed-hitting regulars in the San Francisco lineup who will head to the bench while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for Washington. The righty-hitting David Villar will replace Pederson as the Giants' DH
Jul 21 2023Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson snapped a month-long homer drought with his game-tying blast in the third inning, but the Giants were limited to just two hits over the rest of the contest. During his 23-game power drought, Pederson his just .167 with two doubles and a triple. The 31-year-old remains in a strong-side platoon role while primarily serving as the designated hitter. He's hitting .233 with a .781 OPS, nine homers, 34 RBI and 37 runs scored over 63 contests this season.
Jul 17 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Giants oppose a southpaw (Brandon Williamson) in the series opener in Cincinnati. Michael Conforto will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Pederson as the Giants' designated hitter.
Jul 9 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants will face another left-handed starter (Kyle Freeland) on Sunday, so Pederson will hit the bench for the third time in the past four games. Michael Conforto will serve as the designated hitter while Austin Slater starts in left field.
Jul 7 2023Pederson is not in the lineup Friday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter with the Rockies throwing left-hander Austin Gomber. The left-handed-hitting Pederson has gone 3-for-15 in limited action this year against southpaws.
Jul 5 2023Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter with left-hander Tommy Milone set to take the mound for Seattle. Pederson has drawn only 19 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
Jul 4 2023Pederson is hitting .161 with a .333 OBP and one extra-base hit (a triple) over his last 10 games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He remains a staple in the top four spots of the lineup against right-handed pitching while sitting against all southpaws. Pederson is hitting .245/.373/.447 with eight home runs in 51 games this season. His 22.8 percent strikeout rate is his lowest mark since 2019, while his 15 percent walk rate is the best mark he has posted since 2015.
Jul 3 2023Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Seattle, freelance writer Henry Schulman reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get another day off with the Giants set to face off against southpaw Bryan Woo. Michael Conforto will fill the designated hitter slot with Pederson sitting.
Jul 2 2023Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is 2-for-18 with five walks and two runs in his past six games and will take a seat Sunday with lefty David Peterson on the mound for New York. J.D. Davis will serve as the designated hitter while Casey Schmitt starts at third base.
Jun 29 2023Pederson is playing left field and batting third Thursday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been pressed into outfield duty for the first time this season after Michael Conforto was forced from Wednesday's game due to left hamstring tightness. Patrick Bailey is serving as the Giants' designated hitter Thursday and Blake Sabol will start behind the plate.
Jun 22 2023Pederson is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench with a lefty (Blake Snell) on the mound for the opposition. He has not started against a lefty all season. Michael Conforto gets the nod at designated hitter, batting fifth.
Jun 21 2023Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was the engine behind the Giants' comeback win -- he tied the game with his eighth-inning solo shot before his walk-off walk in the ninth. The designated hitter has gone just 4-for-21 (.190) over his last seven contests, though he also has five walks in that span. He's at a .266/.387/.508 slash line with eight homers, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, no stolen bases, four doubles and a triple through 39 contests while seeing the vast majority of his playing time versus right-handed pitchers.
Jun 14 2023Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will duck out of the starting nine while the opposition brings a southpaw (Jordan Montgomery) to the hill. Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter in place of Pederson.
Jun 12 2023Pederson is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will take a seat as the Giants face off with left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the mound. Pederson had started six games in a row -- all against righties -- but he has not started against a lefty all season.
Jun 11 2023Pederson went 4-for-4 with two homers, four runs scored, four RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had a massive day at the dish, reaching base five times and knocking a pair of two-run shots. He had two four-hit games during the weekend series against the Cubs, raising his average from .228 to .282 in the process. Pederson went deep for the first time since May 12 and now has seven long balls with 24 RBI and a .934 OPS through 123 plate appearances.
Jun 9 2023Pederson went 4-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four of Pederson's hits were singles, but he accounted for more than half of the Giants' seven hits in the contest. Over four games since returning from a hand injury, Pederson's gone 6-for-15 with two RBI and two runs scored. The 31-year-old continues to fill a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter, one that's seen him produce a .260/.374/.479 slash line with five home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs scored over 115 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 6 2023Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson missed over three weeks with a hand injury. With the Giants taking control of the game early, he ceded his spot in the lineup to pinch hitter Wilmer Flores in the seventh inning. Pederson should be in the lineup as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter going forward, but he's unlikely to play much versus southpaws. In that role, he's posted a .241/.366/.494 slash line with five home runs, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 27 contests.
Jun 4 2023The Giants expect Pederson (hand) to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the shelf since May 15 with a right hand contusion, Pederson is nearing the finish line in his recovery from the injury after he headed out on a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose this weekend. Assuming he comes out of Sunday's game with San Jose no worse for the wear, Pederson should reclaim a role with the Giants as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter once activated.
Jun 2 2023Pederson (hand) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Low-A San Jose, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a chance to face live pitching again after being placed on the shelf May 13 with his bruised right hand. The outfielder will likely need a few games in the minors with a chance to return as an everyday option for the Giants in the middle of next week if there are no setbacks.
May 29 2023Pederson (hand) said he will swing the bat Monday for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list May 15, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A painful right hand contusion has kept Pederson out of commission for the past two weeks, but being able to resume swinging represents a major milestone in his recovery process. Depending on how Pederson fares in his workouts over the next few days, he could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, if the Giants determine that he requires one. While Pederson has been on the shelf, the Giants have been leaning on J.D. Davis and Blake Sabol as their primary options at designated hitter.
May 23 2023Pederson (hand) was still unable to grip the bat at full strength as of Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had been aiming to return to the Giants on their current road trip, which began Monday in Minnesota and runs through the coming weekend, but that seems doubtful to happen. He was placed on the injured list May 15 due to a right hand contusion and the swelling has yet to fully dissipate.
May 19 2023Pederson (hand) is continuing his rehab and doing light baseball activities, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was placed on the injured list Monday with a bruise on his right hand retroactive to May 13, and he could end up seeing a minimum stay on the IL.
May 15 2023Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion by the Giants on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hurt his right hand while squaring up for a bunt attempt against the Diamondbacks on Friday, and there wasn't enough progress made in the last few days for him to avoid a trip to the injured list. It could be a minimum stint for the outfielder, but he'll miss at least a week after being placed on the injured list retroactive to May 13. Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) came off the 10-day IL in a corresponding transaction.
May 14 2023Pederson (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will miss a second game in a row after he was hit in the hand during a bunt attempt Friday against Arizona. J.D. Davis will be the designated hitter while hitting cleanup, and Casey Schmitt will hit sixth as the starting third baseman. Pederson is considered day-to-day with a chance to return to the lineup against the Phillies on Monday.
May 13 2023Pederson is day-to-day with a right hand injury after taking a pitch off his right hand during Friday's game against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. X-rays returned negative. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is out of the lineup after he took a pitch off his right hand while squaring to bunt Friday. The positive news is there's no fracture, but the outfielder will miss at least one game while he recovers. Wilmer Flores is acting as DH with Pederson out of the lineup.
May 11 2023Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and bat second with left-hander Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona. Mitch Haniger, Bryce Johnson and Michael Conforto are starting across the outfield.
May 9 2023Pederson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat as the Giants face left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound Tuesday. Pederson has gone 1-for-7 with a double and three strikeouts against lefties in 2023. Righty bat David Villar will take over at designated hitter and bat sixth against Washington.
May 3 2023Pederson is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros. Wilmer Flores will operate as the designated hitter and hit fifth in the final game of the three-game series against Houston.
May 2 2023Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's first home run since April 3 gave the Giants a 2-1 lead in the third. He continues to periodically sit out versus lefties and missed a two-week stretch due to a wrist injury, but his .255/.354/.509 slash line through 17 games is encouraging. During his first season with San Francisco last year, Pederson slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 homers and 70 RBI across 134 games.
Apr 4 2023Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 12-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit the first of the Giants' seven homers on the day. He's gone just 3-for-14 across his first four games this season, but two of those hits have left the yard. He had 23 homers in 134 games last season, so a strong display of power from Pederson shouldn't be too surprising. He appears to be the Giants' preferred cleanup hitter against right-handed pitchers.
Apr 1 2023Pederson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran outfielder took Clarke Schmidt deep in the fourth inning to get the Giants on the board, then crossed the plate in the ninth on a Mike Yastrzemski double. Pederson has his first homer of 2023 in the books after slugging 23 in 433 plate appearances last season, and he figures to be productive again in a strong-side platoon role.
Mar 18 2023Pederson went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson struggled at the World Baseball Classic, going 1-for-9 with a double over three games with Israel. He's now back in Giants camp, and he's continuing with learning first base after starting there Friday. The 30-year-old is also likely to start primarily against right-handers while seeing time in the outfield and at designated hitter this season. Pederson is hitting .278 (5-for-18) across seven Cactus League games.
Feb 16 2023Pederson will get some time at first base during spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is projected to fill at least a strong-side platoon role in the outfield, but picking up time at first base could help him get into the lineup more. For now, the lefty-hitting LaMonte Wade and righties Wilmer Flores and J.D. Davis figure to get the bulk of the playing time at first. Pederson slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 contests last season.
Nov 15 2022Pederson accepted the Giants' $19.65 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Of the 14 players to receive qualifying offers, Pederson and Martin Perez were the only ones to accept. The 30-year-old lefty-hitting outfielder slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 home runs and three steals in 134 games this past season. He will likely be regularly limited to strong-side platoon work.
Oct 5 2022Pederson was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, and he'll be unavailable for Wednesday's season finale while tending to a personal matter. Heliot Ramos was called up to provide outfield depth Wednesday.
Oct 4 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at San Diego, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started the past seven games and caught fire at the plate and hit .409 with a double, three triples, a home run, four RBI and seven runs, but he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for the Padres. Austin Slater will start in left field and bat leadoff.
Sep 30 2022Pederson went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two walks and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went nearly the whole year without a triple, but he's hit three of them in the last four games. The outfielder has gone 13-for-29 (.448) with five extra-base hits in his last eight contests as he surges late in the season. He's up to a .276/.352/.530 slash line with 23 home runs, three triples, 19 doubles, three stolen bases, 70 RBI and 56 runs scored through 130 games overall.
Sep 27 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run and RBI in a 5-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson deposited German Marquez's first offering of the night over the center field fence before adding valuable insurance with an RBI triple and run in the seventh inning. The 30-year-old has rebounded nicely from a four-game hitless stretch by batting 8-for-22 over his last five games, though all hits were singles prior to Tuesday's pair of extra-base knocks.
Sep 25 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, this time with a righty (Drey Jameson) on the mound for Arizona. Thairo Estrada will move to left field while Ford Proctor starts at the keystone.
Sep 24 2022Pederson will sit Saturday against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's only off days against right-handers thus far this season have been due to injury, so it's possible his absence Saturday against Merrill Kelly indicates some sort of physical issue. On the other hand, it's also possible the Giants simply want to spread the playing time around at the end of a disappointing season. Whatever the reason, it will be LaMonte Wade who starts in left field Saturday.
Sep 23 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a breather since southpaw Tommy Henry is on the mound for Arizona on Friday. Luis Gonzalez is taking over in left field and batting ninth.
Sep 22 2022Pederson went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has enjoyed the Giants' four-game set in Colorado -- he's started in three of the games and gone 6-for-14 with three RBI. The outfielder has gone 0-for-9 across his previous four games before this road trip. He's up to a .268/.343/.504 slash line with 22 home runs, 66 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases through 402 plate appearances this season, primarily playing versus right-handed pitchers.
Sep 20 2022Pederson isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's contest with the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson -- along with his .679 OPS against lefties -- will take a seat Tuesday as Kyle Freeland will begin the game for Colorado. In Pederson's place, Austin Slater will pick up a start in left field and lead off for the Giants.
Sep 18 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will remain on the bench for the second straight contest while Los Angeles brings southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill. Luis Gonzalez will replace Pederson in left field.
Sep 17 2022Pederson will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hasn't started against a southpaw since late July, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against Julio Urias. Thairo Estrada will start in left field in his absence.
Sep 11 2022Pederson isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a breather for Sunday's series finale since left-hander Wade Miley is on the mound for the Cubs. Austin Dean is starting in left field and batting eighth.
Sep 9 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a breather with left-hander Drew Smyly starting for the Cubs on Friday. Austin Dean is starting in left field and batting eighth.
Sep 8 2022Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started both contests after sitting for four straight games when the Giants faced a run of left-handed pitchers. He went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in the matinee before delivering a solo shot in the eighth inning of the nightcap. The slugger has gone 14-for-34 (.412) over his last 13 games, but he's mainly been confined to the strong side of a platoon in left field. For the year, he's slashing .265/.345/.522 with 22 homers, 62 RBI, 48 runs scored and three stolen bases through 368 plate appearances.
Sep 7 2022Pederson isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat for a third consecutive game since left-hander Clayton Kershaw is starting for the Dodgers. Luis Gonzalez is starting in left field and batting ninth.
Sep 6 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the second straight night on the bench for Pederson since the Dodgers will send out another left-handed starter (Tyler Anderson. Thairo Estrada will shift to left field while Wilmer Flores starts at the keystone.
Sep 5 2022Pederson is not in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Andrew Heaney pitching for the Dodgers, Pederson will head to the bench in favor of Thairo Estrada in left field. The Dodgers are also starting lefties Tuesday (Tyler Anderson) and Wednesday (Clayton Kershaw), so Pederson may not get many at-bats in this series.
Sep 4 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will spell the lefty-hitting Pederson in the lineup with the Phillies bringing a southpaw (Ranger Suarez) to the hill for the series finale. Pederson is currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he's slashed an incredible .542/.633/.958 with three home runs, one double, five walks, 14 RBI and seven runs.
Sep 3 2022Pederson went 2-for-2 with a home run, a walk, five RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit an RBI single in the first inning, a three-run homer in the second and walked in a run in the third. With the Giants way ahead, he was replaced by pinch hitter Lewis Brinson in the fifth inning. Pederson is on a roll lately -- across his last 10 games, he's gone 13-for-30 with four homers, 12 RBI and nine runs scored. The outfielder is slashing .268/.345/.526 with 21 long balls, 58 RBI, 47 runs and three steals through 108 contests this year as a strong-side platoon option in left field.
Aug 30 2022Pederson went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't start Tuesday, but he was one of two Giants to record multiple hits anyway. His second hit was a two-run blast in the ninth inning that got the Giants within a run, though the comeback push fell short. That homer was his 20th of the year, putting the outfielder at that milestone for the first time since he slugged 36 homers in 2019. For the season, he's slashing .262/.337/.515 with 52 RBI, 44 runs scored, three stolen bases and 17 doubles through 106 contests.
Aug 29 2022Pederson (groin) is starting in left field and batting fourth Monday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had missed his club's last two contests while dealing with a groin issue, but he's been cleared to return for the series opener. He's 10-for-30 with one home run, two RBI and three runs scored over his last 10 games.
Aug 28 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to a tight groin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson is usually a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but the injury explains why he's out of the starting nine while righty Aaron Sanchez takes the hill for Minnesota. Austin Slater will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Pederson, who should be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Padres.
Aug 27 2022Pederson will be on the bench Saturday against the Twins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's surprising to see Pederson on the bench despite the fact that righty Sonny Gray will be on the mound for Minnesota. All five of Pederson's previous absences against righties this season occurred due to injury, so it's possible he's dealing with at least a minor issue. Luis Gonzalez will get the start in left field.
Aug 21 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the bump for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Pederson will bow out of the lineup for the series finale at Coors Field. Thairo Estrada replaces Pederson in left field.
Aug 20 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-4 loss to the Rockies on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson snapped his 36-game home run drought with a solo shot off Jose Urena to bring his team within striking distance after being down 7-0. It was Pederson's first home run since June 25. After struggling through July with a .133 average, Pederson is 11-for-32 (.344) in August. The 30-year-old outfielder is now slashing 254/.328/.500 on the season with 18 homers.
Aug 16 2022Pederson (hand) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old exited Sunday's game with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch and was held out of the lineup Monday, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's contest. Pederson is 7-for-18 with three doubles, three RBI and two runs in eight games since returning from a brief stint on the concussion IL in early August.
Aug 15 2022Pederson (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: X-rays taken on Pederson's injured hand came back negative after he was hurt in Sunday's game, but he will be held out of the lineup for at least one night. That could be the extent of his absence, as he is hoping to get back in there Tuesday.
Aug 14 2022Pederson (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson sustained a right hand contusion during Sunday's win over the Pirates, but he isn't dealing with any structural damage. He said after the game that he hopes to be available off the bench Monday against Arizona and hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday.
Aug 10 2022Pederson will sit Wednesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat as the Giants face off with the Padres and left-hander Sean Manaea on Wednesday. Luis Gonzalez will slide over to left field while Austin Slater enters the lineup in center field and bats leadoff in the series finale.
Aug 8 2022Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson rarely faces left-handers, so it should come as no surprise that he is being held out with southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for the opponent. Luis Gonzalez will start in left field in Pederson's place.
Aug 6 2022Pederson (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson cleared protocols and was reinstated to the active roster, as expected, along with Brandon Crawford (knee). Both figure to be in the lineup Saturday to face Oakland righty Adam Oller. Pederson made his second All-Star team this season and should slot back in as San Francisco's cleanup hitter against right-handed pitching.
Aug 4 2022Pederson (concussion) is expected to be activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson landed on the concussion IL on July 29, and he'll rejoin the active roster Saturday after being sidelined for the 7-day minimum. The 30-year-old struggled in his first eight appearances out of the All-Star break, going 2-for-18 with a double, a walk and six strikeouts.
Jul 29 2022Pederson was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This news was announced after some games had already started Friday, but fantasy managers should try to get Pederson out of weekend lineups if possible. He still has a headache and has had a concussion once before, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Jason Vosler was recalled to take his place on the active roster and LaMonte Wade will start in left field.
Jul 26 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games since southpaw Tyler Gilbert is pitching for Arizona. Darin Ruf will man left field and bat third for the Giants on Tuesday.
Jul 24 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, as Los Angeles sends out yet another left-handed starter in Clayton Kershaw. Yermin Mercedes will again start in left field for the Giants.
Jul 23 2022Pederson isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants are facing a left-handed pitcher for a second consecutive game, so Pederson will remain out of the lineup. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting seventh.
Jul 22 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will be out of the lineup since left-hander Tyler Anderson is on the mound for the Dodgers. Yermin Mercedes will take over in left field and bat seventh.
Jul 16 2022Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench after three consecutive starts since left-hander Eric Lauer is on the mound for the Brewers. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting fifth.
Jul 12 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in the past three games with lefty Dallas Keuchel pitching for Arizona. Yermin Mercedes, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez will start from left to right in the outfield.
Jul 10 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since the Padres are bringing a southpaw (MacKenzie Gore) to the hill, Pederson will be one of five left-hitting players on the bench for the series finale, with Brandon Belt (knee), Brandon Crawford, Luis Gonzalez and LaMonte Wade joining him in the dugout. Yermin Mercedes will cover Pederson's usual spot in left field.
Jul 8 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson drew a start against a left-handed pitcher Tuesday but will retreat to the bench with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound Friday. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting third.
Jul 4 2022Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started three of the last five times the Giants faced a lefty, but he will be held out Monday with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the mound for the opponent. Darin Ruf will get the start in left field in Pederson's place.
Jun 25 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson doesn't play a ton against southpaws, but he made the most of his opportunity against Reds lefty Mike Minor. The outfielder went deep in the fifth inning for the Giants' sixth run. With four homers and two multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-34 (.294), Pederson is in a groove at the plate. He's up to a .270/.344/.573 slash line, 17 homers, 39 RBI, 32 runs scored, two stolen bases and five doubles across 209 plate appearances.
Jun 23 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's ninth-inning blast got the Giants within a run, but they weren't able to tie the game. The outfielder has homered three times in his last seven games, giving him 16 on the year. He hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 10, and he now has a .271/.348/.571 slash line with 38 RBI, 31 runs scored and two stolen bases across 200 plate appearances. He rarely plays against southpaws, but the Giants' outfield is not at full health with LaMonte Wade (knee) on a rehab assignment and Luis Gonzalez (back) landing on the injured list Thursday, so Pederson could see a small uptick in playing time in the short term.
Jun 22 2022Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 12-10 win over the Braves on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson homered off reliever Collin McHugh to lead off the seventh inning and extend his team's lead. It marks the 15th long ball for Pederson on the season, which puts him on pace for his best power output since 2019. His power resurgence is all the more impressive given that home runs are down considerably in 2022 compared to 2019, partially due to the physical properties of the baseball. Pederson is now slugging .565 with a .912 OPS in 2022.
Jun 20 2022Pederson isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 4-for-14 with a homer, three runs, three RBI, two walks and six strikeouts over the last five matchups but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Max Fried is on the mound. Luis Gonzalez, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 18 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started in the last four games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, two walks and four strikeouts. However, Luis Gonzalez will shift to left field while Darin Ruf starts in right against southpaw Jose Quintana.
Jun 17 2022Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson doubled the Giants' lead in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Pirates starter Zach Thompson. The long ball was Pederson's first since June 3. The outfielder is up to 14 homers, 34 RBI,m 28 runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases with a .269/.343/.563 slash line through 181 plate appearances. He's on the strong side of a platoon role in left field, but he'll rarely see starts against southpaws.
Jun 12 2022Pederson remains on the bench Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson owns an excellent .268/.339/.564 line on the the season, but that hasn't convinced the Giants to use him in anything more than a platoon role. He sat against lefty Clayton Kershaw on Saturday and remains on the bench against Julio Urias here, with Heliot Ramos starting in left field.
Jun 11 2022Pederson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill for the Dodgers. He could appear off the bench as a pinch hitter once a righty comes into the game.
Jun 10 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to pad the Giants' lead to 5-2. His steal came in the second inning, and it's just his second theft of the season. The outfielder has never recorded more than six stolen bases in a campaign, so he shouldn't be considered a significant speed threat. He's slashing .265/.337/.565 with 13 homers, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles through 166 plate appearances. Pederson should continue to hold down a regular role in left field against right-handed pitchers.
Jun 9 2022Pederson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies on Thursday, so Pederson will retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-8 with a run and four strikeouts over the last two games. Luis Gonzalez, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 5 2022Pederson is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat with southpaw Braxton Garrett starting for Miami, but he could enter as a pinch hitter once the Marlins bring in a righty. He is hitting .323 with three home runs over his last 10 games.
Jun 3 2022Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's third-inning blast was his sixth homer in his last 10 games. This was also the second contest this year where he's drawn multiple walks. The outfielder is up to a .269/.349/.600 slash line with 13 long balls, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 149 plate appearances. Injuries are piling up in the Giants' outfield again, so the 30-year-old should be able to see regular playing time as long as Luis Gonzalez (lower leg contusion) is sidelined.
May 31 2022Pederson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Phillies in 11 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old didn't start against left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning and provided a pair of insurance runs with his two-run shot in the 11th. Pederson is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak, during which he's gone 11-for-23 with five home runs, 15 RBI and six runs.
May 25 2022Pederson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went yard in the first inning to record his 11th home run of the season. Through his first 14 games in May, Pederson hit just .051 with one home run. However, across his last five starts, he's tallied seven hits in 14 at-bats, with four home runs -- three came Tuesday against the Mets -- 10 RBI and four runs scored. On the campaign, Pederson has maintained a .260/.331/.606 line across 118 plate appearances.
May 24 2022Pederson went 4-for-6 with three home runs, three runs and eight RBI in a 13-12 win against the Mets on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 4-for-45 through is first 17 May games, Pederson broke out in a big way against the Mets. He tagged New York's pitchers for two-run homers in the third, fifth and eighth innings and tied the game with a two-run single in the ninth. The 30-year-old upped his line to .255/.316/.578 with his 10 home runs and .262 isolated power both ranking top 15 in MLB.
May 22 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat with southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the bump for San Diego in the series finale. The righty-hitting Darin Ruf replaces Pederson in left field.
May 20 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has operated in the strong side of a platoon this year, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game since left-hander Sean Manaea is on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez are starting in the outfield from left to right.
May 18 2022Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will take a seat Wednesday as the Giants take on left-hander Kyle Freeland. The outfielder has gone 2-for-20 with a homer and three RBI in his last six games, so the day off could help him get back into his groove. Darin Ruf will enter the lineup in left field and bat second in the series finale.
May 16 2022Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went yard for the first time since April 25. Since that date, he's hit a pitiful .086 (3-for-35) in 13 games. That brutal slump has essentially erased his hot start -- he's slashing .244/.297/.524 with seven homers, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances. Pederson's lost playing time to Luis Gonzalez, who has taken over the starting role in left field. Going forward, Pederson will likely be the designated hitter against right-handed pitchers, splitting that position with Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf.
May 9 2022Pederson will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hasn't made a single start against a southpaw this season. Considering his career 67 wRC+ against lefties and the Giants' affinity for platoons, that setup is unlikely to change any time soon. Austin Slater will get the start in left field.
May 7 2022Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone 0-for-13 with three strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll retreat to the bench against left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday. Darin Ruf will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth.
May 4 2022Pederson (groin) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson appeared as a pinch hitter Tuesday, which was his first game action since April 27, and he will rejoin the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale. The 30-year-old ended up sitting out four games with a strained right groin but was able to avoid a stint on the injured list.
May 3 2022Pederson (groin) has resumed baseball activities and will be available off the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hasn't played since last Wednesday while recovering from a right groin strain, but the Giants have declined to place him on the injured list. It looks like he'll be back in action within 10 days of the injury, though when exactly he'll return to the lineup is not yet clear.
May 1 2022Pederson (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain after leaving Wednesday's game versus the A's. Pederson will now have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. He'll also be available off the bench Sunday, per Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News. Jason Krizan, Luis Gonzalez and Darin Ruf will start from left to right in the outfield.
Apr 30 2022Pederson (groin) will sit Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Friday, and while he's avoided the injured list for now, he's expected to miss at least a few days. Luis Gonzalez will get another start in right field.
Apr 25 2022Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson delivered his sixth home run of the season at an opportune time for the Giants, sending a two-run blast over the fence in right field to give his club a 2-1 advantage in the top of the eighth. The veteran outfielder has now swatted three homers in his last two contests and is 4-for-6 with five RBI, four runs scored and a walk over that brief stretch.
Apr 24 2022Pederson went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, three runs and three RBI in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson now has multi-hit performances in three of his last four appearances, and Sunday's outing marked the first time this year that he recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game. The 30-year-old has been a strong contributor despite hitting in a platoon, as he has a 1.133 OPS with five home runs, two doubles, 10 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in 13 games.
Apr 22 2022Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a breather against left-hander Patrick Corbin after hitting .292 with two homers, a double, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base in his last seven appearances. Austin Slater will start in left field and lead off.
Apr 20 2022Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He got the start in left field and batted cleanup in both games, but Pederson found less success in the nightcap, going 0-for-4. The veteran outfielder has had a strong start to the season, slashing .310/.355/.621 through nine games with three solo homers accounting for all his RBI.
Apr 17 2022Pederson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson scored on an error in the fourth inning and was brought in again in the sixth on a Thairo Estrada double. He also swiped a bag before scoring his second run, his first steal since June 29 of last season. The lefty slugger is hitting .364 with five runs and six strikeouts through 22 at-bats.
Apr 15 2022Pederson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's 410-foot shot off Zach Plesac in the sixth inning was his second long ball of the season. He's picked up multiple hits in each of his last two outings, raising his average to .375 through 16 at-bats. The 29-year-old slugger will continue seeing regular playing time against righties.
Apr 13 2022Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will get a breather in Wednesday's series finale with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for San Diego. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Heliot Ramos will start in the outfield from left to right.
Apr 12 2022Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 13-2 triumph against the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson singled in the second and tacked on a solo home run in the eighth off San Diego outfielder Wil Myers. The long ball was the 29-year-old's first as a Giant and he should see regular playing time against right-handed pitchers as he's started all four games against them thus far.
Apr 10 2022Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 1-for-5 with a walk through the first two games of the campaign and will take a seat Sunday with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami. Heliot Ramos, Mauricio Dubon and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale.
Mar 16 2022Pederson agreed to a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a one-year deal worth $6 million, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, and Pederson will return to the west coast after winning his second consecutive World Series last year with Atlanta. He also spent time with the Cubs in 2021 and totaled 18 home runs and 61 RBI with a .732 OPS across 137 games. Pederson has historically been a platoon player given his struggles against left-handed pitching, though he was much better last year with a .265/.348/.378 slash line in 112 plate appearances versus southpaws.
Oct 29 2021Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the World Series versus the Astros on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old started the first two games of the series in right field with Jorge Soler serving as the designated hitter, and Soler will take over in right now that Atlanta is back home. Pederson is 1-for-8 with three strikeouts against Houston so far but otherwise has a .909 OPS with three homers and nine RBI in the playoffs this year.
Oct 12 2021Pederson hit a three-run home run in a pinch-hit appearance during Game 3 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was called upon in a big spot with two runners on base in the bottom of the fifth, and he delivered. Much like he did in Game 1 of the series, Pederson left the yard against right-hander Adrian Houser, providing the only offense his club would need on the way to a 3-0 victory. Pederson is now 3-for-3 in the series with two homers and a single, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him crack the starting lineup in Game 4 given his recent success at the plate.
Oct 8 2021Pederson went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't start Friday's Game 1 matchup, but he delivered Atlanta's lone run with his solo blast in the top of the eighth inning. Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler are the favorites for playing time in the outfield to begin the postseason, but Pederson is one of the top options to fill in as a pinch hitter if he isn't in the lineup.
Sep 27 2021Pederson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run Sunday in Atlanta's 4-3 win over San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Thanks to his nice day at the dish, Pederson was instrumental in allowing Atlanta to open its division lead over Philadelphia to two and a half games. He put Atlanta in the board with two outs in the second inning, when he sent a Joe Musgrove offering deep to right field for his 17th long ball of the season. Pederson still looks poised to finish the season as a fourth outfielder, as Eddie Rosario has seemingly usurped him for an everyday role. His start Sunday was his first since Sept. 19 and his second since Sept. 12.
Sep 15 2021Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second consecutive day, Pederson will take a seat versus a right-handed pitcher (Antonio Senzatela), after he was on the bench in Tuesday's 5-4 loss while righty Jon Gray was on the bump for Colorado. Dating back to the start of August, Pederson is slashing an underwhelming .184/.294/.322, and his ongoing struggles appear to have cost him his strong-side platoon role in the outfield. Eddie Rosario will draw a third consecutive start in left field and looks to have supplanted Pederson on the depth chart.
Sep 14 2021Pederson is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson historically gets his days off against left-handers, but Tuesday will mark the third time this month he is idle against a righty starter (Jon Gray). Adam Duvall shifts to center field as Eddie Rosario draws the start in left field Tuesday.
Sep 10 2021Pederson will sit against lefty Trevor Rogers and the Marlins on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has now been on the bench against the last three lefties Atlanta has faced. Guillermo Heredia takes over in center field.
Sep 8 2021Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gone just 1-for-12 with three strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sean Nolin on the mound for Washington. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.
Sep 5 2021Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench for the third time in the past four games despite the fact Atlanta is facing another right-handed starter (Ryan Feltner) on Sunday. The 29-year-old outfielder is 2-for-25 with a home run, two RBI, three runs and eight strikeouts over his past 12 games and appears to have fallen into a timeshare in Atlanta's outfield. Adam Duvall will shift to center once again, while Eddie Rosario starts in left.
Sep 3 2021Pederson is not in the lineup Friday at Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson finds himself on the bench for a second straight contest despite right-hander Antonio Senzatela pitching for the Rockies. Adam Duvall will move to center field while Eddie Rosario receives the start in left.
Sep 2 2021Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 2-for-19 (.105) at the plate over his last 10 games, so he will get a chance to clear his head. Adam Duvall will man center field for Atlanta on Thursday.
Aug 31 2021Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson opened the scoring with a 398-foot bomb to right off former teammate Walker Buehler in the third inning and later walked in the fifth. The home run was only the outfielder's third in August as Pederson has slumped to a subpar .200/.347/.400 line this month.
Aug 30 2021Pederson is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.
Aug 23 2021Pederson will be on the bench Monday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will hit the bench against lefty Jordan Montgomery, as he's done against four of the previous six southpaws Atlanta has faced. Guillermo Heredia starts in center field in his absence.
Aug 21 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson took Matt Harvey deep in the the fourth inning for his 15th long ball of the season. The solo shot marked his first homer since Aug. 5 and just his second overall in August. Pederson is batting only .227 this month but has notched a tidy 8:9 BB:K.
Aug 18 2021Pederson isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has started against some southpaws since he joined Atlanta, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo starting for Miami on Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.
Aug 16 2021Pederson will sit Monday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hasn't been strictly platooned since joining Atlanta, but his day off here against lefty Braxton Garrett means he's now sat against the last three southpaws his club has faced. Guillermo Heredia starts in center field in his absence.
Aug 14 2021Pederson is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Pederson has a respectable average (.282) against left-handed pitching this season, 12 of his 14 home runs have come against righties and he sits with southpaw Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Guillermo Heredia is playing center field and batting eighth Saturday.
Aug 11 2021Pederson isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will be on the bench against left-hander Wade Miley after he went 1-for-12 with three walks and four strikeouts across the last four games. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.
Aug 5 2021Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run, a walk and an HBP in an 8-4 victory against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson knotted the score at 2-2 in the fourth with his 14th home run of the season and walked and scored in the eighth as part of a six-run inning. The outfielder has been hot of late, going 8-for-17 over his last six games and raising his average from .238 to .249.
Aug 4 2021Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI against left-hander Jon Lester on Tuesday, he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ taking the mound Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat seventh.
Aug 1 2021Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill for the Brewers, Atlanta will overload its lineup with right-handed bats, leaving no room for the lefty-hitting Pederson. He'll be replaced in the outfield by Guillermo Heredia, while Ozzie Albies takes over as Atlanta's leadoff hitter.
Jul 30 2021Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has hit safely in his last seven games, going 12-for-29 (.414) in that span. Pederson has a .245/.307/.427 slash line with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases across 348 plate appearances between Chicago and Atlanta this year. Despite Atlanta's additions of Eddie Rosario (abdomen), Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall, Pederson figures to get a decent share of playing time in right field or center field over the last two months of the season.
Jul 28 2021Pederson (illness) is starting Wednesday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an upset stomach, but he'll return to action following a one-game absence. Across his last four starts, he's gone 7-for-17 with a home run, a double, five RBI, three runs and five strikeouts.
Jul 27 2021Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Mets due to an upset stomach. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was slated to start in right field and bat leadoff, but he'll instead be sidelined for at least one game due to the ailment. He should be considered day-to-day while Ehire Adrianza takes his place in the lineup.
Jul 26 2021Pederson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson got Atlanta on the board in the top of the third inning with an RBI double, plating one of only two total runs in Game 1. After hitting just .230 with the Cubs over his first 73 games of the 2021 campaign, he's now 11-for-41 with four extra-base hits, nine RBI and four runs scored in his first 10 contests with his new club.
Jul 25 2021Pederson went 4-for-6 with a home run, two additional runs and four RBI in Atlanta's 15-3 win over Philadelphia on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson connected on one of five home runs on the day for Atlanta, and his four RBI established a new season high. Since being acquired from the Cubs on July 15, Pederson has gone 9-for-33 (.273 average) with a pair of home runs, eight RBI and four runs. He'll remain atop the order while starting in right field in Sunday's series finale.
Jul 18 2021Pederson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Saturday in Atlanta's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Batting out of the leadoff spot in his team debut, Pederson flied out and grounded out in his first two at-bats, but he played a key part in Atlanta's game-breaking six-run fourth inning. His two-run blast off Josh Fleming was one of four extra-base hits in the inning for Atlanta. Given that the lefty-hitting Pederson was setting the table against a southpaw in Fleming, the outfielder looks like he'll be given a full-time look in the leadoff role for his new team after being dealt by the Cubs.
Jul 17 2021Pederson will lead off and play right field against the Rays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't join his new team soon enough to start Friday's contest, but Saturday's lineup makes it clear he'll play a key role for his new team in the second half. The Atlanta lineup is of course not the same with Ronald Acuna (knee) out for the year, but the team still has a few big bats behind him who could help him score plenty of runs as long as he remains in the leadoff spot.
Jul 16 2021Pederson isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was acquired by Atlanta on Thursday but will need to wait at least a day before making his first start for his new team. Abraham Almonte will work in right field, while Pederson should join the starting nine later this weekend.
Jul 15 2021Pederson was traded to Atlanta from the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for Bryce Ball. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson may be the first domino to fall in what is expected to be a busy trade deadline for the Cubs. He provides Atlanta with a starting outfielder, a position of need as the team is currently without Ronald Acuna (knee) and Marcell Ozuna (finger). Pederson hit .230/.300/.418 across 287 plate appearances with the Cubs on the campaign.
Jul 10 2021Pederson will be on the bench against lefty Kwang Hyun Kim and the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has had far more than a platoon role this season, as he started against four of the last five lefties the Cubs faced prior to Saturday's off day. He's shown effectively no platoon split, posting a 96 wRC+ against lefties and a 95 wRC+ against righties. Patrick Wisdom starts in left field in his absence.
Jul 9 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a walk, three RBI and two runs in Friday's 10-5 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old enjoyed his third two-hit, two-run performance in his last four games. Home runs have escaped Pederson's game of late, as he hasn't hit one since June 18. Friday's game raised his batting average to a still-underwhelming .230, but he's raised that mark by 10 points in the last four contests alone.
Jul 7 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had gone hitless in five straight games coming into Tuesday's contest but he's now strung together consecutive two-hit performances. The outfielder has always been a bit of a streaky performer, and the 43-44 Cubs are going to need him to get hot if they want to push themselves back into the NL Central race.
Jul 4 2021Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is 0-for-12 over his past three games and will head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Wade Miley pitching for Cincinnati. Ian Happ will shift to left field while Jake Marisnick starts in center.
Jun 30 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got the job done from the leadoff spot, but the rest of the Cubs' lineup wasn't able to take advantage. Pederson has only two steals on the season, but both have come in the last five games, part of a productive June that has seen him slug seven homers with 13 runs and 16 RBI through 25 games despite a lackluster .221/.277/.523 slash line.
Jun 26 2021Pederson will sit against lefty Julio Urias and the Dodgers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has made seven starts against southpaws this season, but he's now sat against each of the last three the team has faced. He hasn't done much to suggest he deserves to start against same-sided pitching, as he's hitting .237/.292/.250 against lefties in 48 plate appearances. Kris Bryant will start in left field Saturday, with Patrick Wisdom starting at third.
Jun 18 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 10-2 loss to Miami. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson took Miami starter Cody Poteet deep in the first and third innings. Friday's performance continues to a strong June for the 29-year-old outfielder, who is batting .254 with seven homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored in his last 15 games. He's up to a .250/.313/.474 slash line with 11 homers, 29 RBI and 26 runs scored across 214 plate appearances overall. He's also been caught stealing in all three of his stolen base attempts.
Jun 14 2021Pederson will sit Monday against lefty David Pederson and the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: There were suggestions before the season that Pederson would have a true everyday role rather than merely being a platoon player, but that hasn't really happened. He's started against just seven out of the 19 lefties the Cubs have faced, including just two of the last seven. Kris Bryant will move to left field in his absence.
Jun 13 2021Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went deep in the fourth inning for his third home run in as many games and ninth of the season. The 29-year-old has been known to be a streaky performer in the past, so fantasy managers should enjoy the current surge while it lasts. He's bumped his OPS up to .779 with the strong stretch of games.
Jun 11 2021Pederson went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Friday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took right-hander Johan Oviedo deep on a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning and also hit a double. Pederson was thrown out on a stolen base attempt for the third time in three tries this season, so he probably can't be counted on to attempt many more steals going forward. He has four home runs over his last seven games and all eight of his home runs on the year have come against righties.
Jun 9 2021Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson took former Chicago starter Yu Darvish deep in the fourth inning, one of two long balls for the Cubs on the day. Pederson now has seven home runs this season to go with a .238 batting average and .726 OPS. As has been the case throughout his career, the outfielder doesn't help much with the average and can be a streaky performer, though he supplies decent pop when he's locked in.
Jun 8 2021Pederson (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday at San Diego. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old has been held out of the lineup since exiting Saturday's contest with back tightness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Tuesday. Pederson is mired in a 2-for-22 slump over his past seven games, though both hits were home runs.
Jun 7 2021Pederson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson exited Saturday's game against the Giants and didn't take part in Sunday's contest. He's reportedly feeling better but will sit for at least one more game. Ian Happ slides to left field in his absence, with Jake Marisnick starting in center.
Jun 6 2021Manager David Ross said prior to Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants that Pederson is feeling "much better" after exiting Saturday's loss due to back tightness, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't start or appear off the bench in Sunday's series finale, but Ross' comments suggest the outfielder isn't at major risk of heading to the 10-day injured list. He'll continue to receive treatment heading into Monday's series opener in San Diego before the Cubs decide in the hours leading up to the 10:10 p.m. ET opening pitch whether Pederson is fit to return to the lineup.
Jun 5 2021Pederson left Saturday's game against the Giants with right lower back tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't originally clear why Pederson left the game in the fifth inning. The extent of the back issue isn't known at this point, but the outfielder figures to be further evaluated before more updates are given.
Jun 4 2021Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson provided all the offense the Cubs could muster Thursday, as he socked a two-run shot off starter Anthony DeSclafani in the third inning. It was the outfielder's fifth long ball of the campaign, and that also ended his three-game hitless streak.
May 27 2021Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a southpaw (Tyler Anderson) on the hill for the Pirates, the lefty-hitting Pederson will check out of the starting nine for the series finale. Rafael Ortega will fill in for Pederson in left field.
May 25 2021Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson led off for the Cubs and almost single-handedly carried them to the 4-3 win. The home runs were just his third and fourth of the season, but the outfielder has been locked in lately, as he's batting .316 across his last 10 games with three long balls and six RBI. He's also batted leadoff in six straight contests, so clearly manager David Ross likes what he's getting from Pederson atop the order. He's a strong fantasy asset while he remains hot.
May 21 2021Pederson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson batted leadoff for the third straight game and set the tone for the easy win, starting the contest with a home run against Carlos Martinez, his second of the year. The outfielder is starting to look comfortable in a Chicago uniform after a slow start, and he has plenty of fantasy value as long as he's atop the batting order.
May 20 2021Pederson went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second game in a row and sixth time in the last nine contests, Pederson recorded two or more hits. Perhaps more importantly, the outfielder has batted leadoff in consecutive games as well. The Cubs started the season with Ian Happ in that role and have also used Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras there. If Pederson can stick in the top spot, he should get more at-bats overall and could see an uptick in runs.
May 19 2021Pederson went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't come around to score in the 4-3 loss, but it was otherwise an effective night for the leadoff hitter. After a slow start to the season, including some missed time due to a wrist injury, the outfielder is batting an even .400 this month. Pederson may continue to sit against tough lefties, but it looks like he should produce good stats when he's in the lineup for the Cubs.
May 18 2021Pederson will be on the bench against lefty Patrick Corbin and the Nationals on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has started five times against lefties this season but will hit the bench Tuesday as the Cubs face their second southpaw in a row. Matt Duffy starts in left field in his absence.
May 17 2021Pederson isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's win over the Tigers. Kris Bryant will start in left field while Matt Duffy starts at third base.
May 14 2021Pederson went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three knocks were singles, but it was still Pederson's fourth straight multi-hit performance. The hot streak has pushed the outfielder's slash line to .268/.354/.341 through 24 games, but he has only one homer, eight runs and nine RBI.
May 12 2021Pederson went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit an RBI double in the fifth inning, but that was the extent of the Cubs' run-scoring Wednesday. The 29-year-old Pederson has been on a tear lately, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .244/.337/.321 with one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 92 plate appearances. Pederson entered Wednesday with a .319 BABIP, indicating he's had some poor luck at the plate so far.
May 9 2021Pederson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson didn't even start Sunday but ended up playing the whole game almost the whole game after Jake Marisnick injured his hamstring in the first inning while chasing down a fly ball. The 29-year-old was slashing just .077/.143/.077 against lefties this season but got to Tyler Anderson for an RBI single in the second inning and another base hit in the fourth. He has now had three hits in two of his last three games and could be a regular fixture in the lineup with the Cubs' outfield depth suffering badly.
May 7 2021Pederson went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson scored the Cubs' first run of the game on a fielding error in the bottom of the first inning, and he drove in a run with a single to right field in the second. Pederson has now appeared in three games since he returned from the 10-day injured list, and he's gone 4-for-9 with two RBI, two runs and two walks during that time.
May 4 2021Pederson is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's hardly a surprise that Pederson won't be asked to play two games in one day right after being activated off the injured list Monday. He'll sit against lefty Clayton Kershaw in the day's first game, with Matt Duffy moving out to left field, but he should be back in the lineup for the nightcap against righty Trevor Bauer.
May 3 2021Pederson (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson struggled significantly in his 16 games as a Cub, striking out 32.8 percent of the time while hitting just .137/.262/.235, before being sidelined with wrist tendinitis. He'll look to get things going Monday against his former team, the Dodgers. He clearly still has his manager's trust, as he'll lead off in the series opener.
May 2 2021Pederson (wrist) is participating in live batting practice Sunday at the alternate training site, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was with the Cubs earlier in the road trip while rehabbing the injury, but he return to the alternate site to take part in live batting practice. Pederson appears to be in the final stages of his rehab program from left wrist tendinitis and could return from the injured list sometime this week.
Apr 29 2021Pederson (wrist) will travel with the Cubs to Cincinnati for the start of its three-game series with the Reds that begins Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Pederson eligible to return from the 10-day injured list beginning Saturday, manager David Ross suggested that the outfielder was being included on the road trip so he could continue his rehab process. With that in mind, the Cubs may not necessarily be looking to activate Pederson ahead either of the final two games of the series with Cincinnati. Before getting shut down due to left wrist tendinitis, Pederson was slashing .137/.262/.235 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate over 61 plate appearances.
Apr 28 2021Pederson (wrist) took batting practice at the Cubs' alternate training site Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has made good progress since he was placed on the injured list April 21, and he faced live pitching Wednesday. Manager David Ross said Wednesday that he isn't yet sure how Pederson felt after his hitting session, but the left fielder appears to be trending in the right direction.
Apr 25 2021Manager David Ross said that Pederson (wrist) could start light hitting Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has reportedly made good progress since being placed on the injured list effective April 21. Assuming all goes well when he starts to swing again, he will then head to the team's alternate site to get back to game speed.
Apr 22 2021Pederson (wrist) is not currently scheduled for an MRI and will be re-evaluated after a few days of rest, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, but retroactive to April 21. It's unclear whether he will be able to return after minimum period, though there should be a clearer timeline within a few days. Jake Marisnick and Nico Hoerner could both see increased playing time in Pederson's absence.
Apr 21 2021Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has started against two of the three left-handed pitchers that the Cubs have played to begin the year, but he'll sit against southpaw David Peterson on Wednesday. Ian Happ will shift to left field while Jake Marisnick starts in center field.
Apr 18 2021Pederson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 13-4 loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs didn't have much to celebrate in this one but can at least be happy about Pederson's first multi-hit game of the season. The outfielder is still batting just .149, which underscores how much he's struggled to begin his first year with Chicago. Perhaps the mini-breakout Sunday will help Pederson get going.
Apr 12 2021Pederson went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is still batting just .129 this season but he has now reached base in six straight games. The outfielder likely won't supply a great batting average anyways, but it'd be nice if he started producing more counting stats, as he's tallied just one home run, two runs scored and four RBI in 10 games for his new team. The whole Chicago lineup has been struggling, which has limited Pederson's chances to do much damage.
Apr 7 2021Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson tied the game at 1-1 with his eighth-inning homer. That blast was the outfielders first hit in six games this year. He's produced three RBI, a run scored and eight strikeouts across 20 plate appearances. Should the lefty-hitting Pederson continue to struggle, Jake Marisnick could begin to earn more playing time.
Apr 5 2021Pederson will not start Monday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started against the first lefty the Cubs faced, getting the nod against Tyler Anderson on Saturday. He'll sit against another left-handed Anderson (Brett) on Monday, with Ian Happ sliding to left field and Jake Marisnick starting in center. Just how often Pederson finds himself starting against same-sided pitching this season remains to be seen.
Apr 4 2021Pederson is 0-for-6 with a walk and five strikeouts through his first two games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had a great spring training, registering a .378/.431/1.000 slash line in 18 games, but that hasn't translated to a fast start to the regular season. It is of course a very small sample size, and the 28-year-old outfielder has been a streaky performer in the past, so the hits could start coming soon.
Mar 11 2021Pederson went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and three runs scored in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game wasn't at Coors Field, but Pederson performed like it was. The outfielder has been on a tear to begin spring training, as he now has five home runs and a 2.071 OPS through seven games. Pederson should play every day for the Cubs and has the chance to put up good numbers in a lineup that also features the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Willson Contreras.
Mar 9 2021Pederson went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old is fitting in nicely with the Cubs, as he now has a robust 1.672 OPS and three home runs this spring in six games. Pederson is essentially replacing Kyle Schwarber in Chicago, and he could be expected to reach the 36 home runs he hit during his last full season in 2019 with the Dodgers.
Mar 7 2021Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is just 2-for-9 to begin spring training, but both of the hits have left the yard. That's pretty much par for the course with the outfielder, who batted just .190 last season but slugged seven home runs in 43 games. Pederson had a .249 average and 36 home runs in his last full season back in 2019. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a great batting average in 2021, either, but the power should be there in Pederson's first season with the Cubs.
Mar 3 2021Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit his first home run of the spring and his first in a Cubs uniform. The 28-year-old outfielder batted cleanup, and he should slot into a prominent lineup spot during the regular season. The Cubs also sound committed to letting Pederson play every day and face lefties, which could help his counting stats but possibly act as a drain on his batting average if he struggles against southpaws.
Feb 27 2021Pederson said he is eager to take on an everyday role with the Cubs and face more left-handed pitching, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While in Los Angeles, Pederson rarely faced lefties, registering an average of 54 plate appearances per season against southpaws between 2017 and 2019, and only 10 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. However, Chicago manager David Ross has indicated that Pederson could play more frequently against lefties. This could help the 28-year-old approach the 151 games he played back in 2015, his second season in the majors.
Feb 24 2021Chicago manager David Ross said he could use Pederson against both righties and lefties this year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "The conviction he had and the belief he had in being good against both sides of pitchers is something that he sold me on," Ross said. "And I thought we had a great opportunity for him." Pederson mainly avoided lefties when he was in Los Angeles, and he has a career .576 OPS against southpaws, compared to an .849 OPS against righties. It sounds like the 28-year-old might not start the year in a platoon situation, but if he struggles against lefties, he could lose some at-bats to Jake Marisnick.
Feb 16 2021The Cubs are likely to use Ian Happ as their leadoff hitter to begin the season instead of Pederson, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson batted first 249 times during his seven seasons with the Dodgers, but Chicago manager David Ross said he's likely going to stick with Happ, who was the team's primary leadoff hitter last season. Pederson should still play regularly in left field, essentially replacing the departed Kyle Schwarber, and get plenty of opportunities to produce at the plate.
Jan 29 2021Pederson agreed to a contract with the Cubs on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: According to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the agreement is for one year and $7 million. Pederson struggled during 2020 with a .682 OPS before hitting well during the playoffs, but he also had an .818 OPS over the previous five seasons for the Dodgers. The 28-year-old mostly operated as a platoon player for Los Angeles since 2016, and that trend could continue in Chicago. However, former Cub Kyle Schwarber was an everyday starter in left field, and Pederson could be plugged directly into that role. He came into the league seeing most of his time in center field before transitioning to the corner outfield for the past few seasons.
Oct 27 2020Pederson will be on the bench for Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, Pederson hits the bench with a lefty (Blake Snell) starting for the opposition. A.J. Pollock will be the left fielder Tuesday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter and Austin Barnes catching.
Oct 26 2020Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Sunday in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson turned in a big weekend as the Dodgers pushed their series lead to 3-2, going 4-for-7 with three RBI and two runs between Games 3 and 5. He was nearly the hero of Saturday's Game 4 after providing a go-ahead, two-run single in the top of the seventh, but the lead changed two more times before the Rays walked off the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth. Despite coming through Sunday with his second home run of the postseason, the lefty-hitting Pederson will likely head to the bench Tuesday in Game 6 with southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for Tampa Bay.
Oct 24 2020Pederson will be on the bench for Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Rays will be starting left-hander Ryan Yarbrough, so Pederson will head to the bench as usual. Chris Taylor will move out to left field, with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base and A.J. Pollock serving as the designated hitter.
Oct 21 2020Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the Dodgers' World Series matchup with the Rays, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As per usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat with a southpaw (Blake Snell) on the mound for the opposition. Enrique Hernandez enters the lineup in his stead, batting eighth and manning second base, while Chris Taylor shifts to Pederson's usual post in left field. Pederson struck out in both of his at-bats Tuesday in the Dodgers' 8-3 win in Game 1.
Oct 17 2020Pederson will sit for Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, Pederson will sit with southpaw (Max Fried) on the mound for the opposition. A.J. Pollock will be the left fielder, with Will Smith remaining in the lineup as a designated hitter even with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.
Oct 15 2020Pederson went 4-for-6 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's NLCS Game 3 win against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's three-run shot off Kyle Wright in the first inning accounted for a small fraction of the 11 runs the Dodgers would score in that frame. He's now hitting .467/.500/.667 in six games this postseason.
Oct 12 2020Pederson will sit for Game 1 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a lefty (Max Fried) on the mound for Atlanta, Pederson hits the bench as usual. Chris Taylor moves out to left field in his absence, with Enrique Hernandez entering the lineup at second base.
Oct 7 2020Pederson is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres on Wednesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has only two plate appearances through the Dodgers' first three playoff games, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a GIDP. Pederson had a .682 OPS in 43 games this season and is seeing limited playing time early in the playoffs, even against right-handed starters. A.J. Pollock starts in left field, while Will Smith takes a break behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter in Game 2.
Oct 1 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with right-hander Brandon Woodruff taking the mound for the Brewers on Thursday, Pederson will retreat to the bench. A.J. Pollock will start in left field with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.
Sep 30 2020Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson won't start Game 1 with left-hander Brent Suter taking the mound for Milwaukee. A.J. Pollock receives the start in left field while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.
Sep 27 2020Pederson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson went deep for the first time since Sept. 4, but he is hitting a meager .147 in 12 games this month and enters the final game of the regular season hitting well below the Mendoza Line at .185 with a career-worst .671 OPS in 42 games.
Sep 25 2020Pederson will sit Friday against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has started just a single game against a lefty this season, so it's no surprise to see that trend continue here. AJ Pollock starts in left field Friday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.
Sep 23 2020Pederson isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson returned to action Tuesday, but he'll retreat to the bench with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez taking over at second base.
Sep 21 2020Pederson was activated off the family medical emergency list Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had been away from the team for most of the last week. He should return to his platoon role across the final week of the season, though it's possible his opportunities fade slightly, as he's hitting just .174/.268/.376 on the year. Zach McKinstry was optioned in a corresponding move.
Sep 20 2020Pederson (personal) took some at-bats against Walker Buehler (finger) in a simulated game Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Dodgers placed Pederson on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, but he's since reported back to the team. Expect the Dodgers to officially activate him ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Athletics.
Sep 17 2020Pederson is expected to return from the family medical emergency list as soon as early next week, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was moved to the family medical emergency list Wednesday and must spend at least three days on the list. "We'll see," stated skipper Dave Roberts. "That could change, obviously. It's family first, but the goal is to see him back on the field and in the lineup depending on who the pitcher is on Tuesday.
Sep 16 2020Pederson was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Players spend a minimum of three days on the list, though pandemic-related protocols could potentially extend Pederson's absence. Zach McKinstry was recalled in a corresponding move.
Sep 12 2020Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was activated from the paternity list Friday, but he won't immediately rejoin the lineup with lefty Framber Valdez pitching for Houston. Pederson figures to start Sunday against righty Zack Greinke. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field while Gavin Lux serves as the designated hitter.
Sep 11 2020Pederson was reinstated from the paternity list Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was away from the team for the entirety of the midweek series against the Diamondbacks, but he'll be back in time to face the Astros over the weekend. Matt Beaty was optioned to clear space for his return.
Sep 9 2020Pederson (personal) is on track to return to action Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. The slugger hit against rehabbing reliever Pedro Baez on Wednesday, but he'll take a few more days before rejoining the active roster.
Sep 8 2020Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It turns out that the "family-related matter" that kept Pederson out of the lineup Sunday was of the positive variety. The Dodgers should be well-equipped to handle his absence and could give the likes of Enrique Hernandez or Matt Beaty some additional at-bats until he returns. Players typically spend around three days on the paternity list, though the coronavirus pandemic could potentially add some logistical delays to that timeline. Josh Sborz was recalled in a corresponding move.
Sep 6 2020Pederson isn't in Sunday's lineup due to a family-related matter, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is sitting against a right-hander for the first time this season, and manager Dave Roberts revealed that he could be sidelined for multiple games. If Pederson is forced to miss additional time, A.J. Pollock and Enrique Hernandez could fill in as the left fielder.
Sep 4 2020Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit back-to-back homers with AJ Pollock in the eighth inning to help the Dodgers reclaim the lead. The 28-year-old now has six home runs on the season while batting .191/.296/.415 across 33 games.
Sep 1 2020Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's business as usual for Pederson, as he'll head to the bench with lefty Alex Young pitching for Arizona. Enrique Hernandez starts in left field Tuesday for Los Angeles.
Aug 28 2020Pederson is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As is typical, Pederson retreats to the bench with a lefty (Mike Minor) on the hill for the opposition. Even against righties, Pederson appears to be losing ground. He started off as the team's leadoff hitter against righties and has hit fifth or lower in each of his last four starts.
Aug 27 2020Pederson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson took credit for both runs in the second half of Thursday's twin bill against the Giants, helping Los Angeles complete a doubleheader sweep. The 28-year-old got the scoring started with a solo shot off Kevin Gausman in the second inning. He then doubled and scored in the fourth. The long ball was the fifth of the year for Pederson, who is batting just .218/.330/.449 across 27 games.
Aug 22 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a left-hander (Kyle Freeland) on the mound for the Rockies, Pederson will sit for the second time in the past three games. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base.
Aug 20 2020Pederson is not starting Thursday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Seattle. A.J. Pollock is covering left field in his absence, with Matt Beaty serving as DH.
Aug 19 2020Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson provided the Dodgers with their first lead of the game by launching a solo homer off Taijuan Walker in the second inning. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short this time. Across 67 at-bats this season, the 28-year-old is batting a mere .164/.263/.343 with four home runs.
Aug 18 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle, Pederson will get a day off. Chris Taylor will take over in left field, batting sixth.
Aug 15 2020Pederson will retreat to the bench for the second consecutive game Saturday as the Angels are starting another lefty in Andrew Heaney, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Not a major surprise that Pederson will be available off the bench again Saturday as the 28-year-old has made just one start against a left-handed pitcher this season. Chris Taylor will pick up the start in left field as a result.
Aug 14 2020Pederson will sit against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has started just once against a lefty this season. A.J. Pollock will start in left field in his absence.
Aug 6 2020Pederson went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson delivered a complete performance Wednesday, launching a two-run shot in the second and later adding a three-run shot in the sixth -- he also chipped with another run scored in the fifth following an RBI single from Will Smith. Pederson has hit safely in four of his last five appearances and accounts for three homers in his last three games.
Aug 3 2020The Dodgers are considering having Pederson bat leadoff against right-handed starters, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Los Angeles has been employing a matchup-based lineup strategy throughout the season, with Max Muncy batting first against right-handed starters and Mookie Betts leading off against southpaws. However, Muncy has been struggling of late, going 2-for-16 over his last four games. Pederson took over the leadoff spot against right-hander Chris Paddack on Monday and promptly went deep on the first pitch of the contest for his first home run of the season. Pederson has had plenty of success as a leadoff hitter in the past -- he hit 17 leadoff homers between 2018 and 2019, including a franchise-record nine last season.
Jul 30 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will once again take a seat Thursday with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound for the Diamondbacks. A.J. Pollock will start in left field, batting fifth.
Jul 28 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will be out of the starting nine for the second consecutive game with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field and bat seventh.
Jul 26 2020Pederson isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson started in Friday's contest against a southpaw starting pitcher, but he'll sit Sunday against left-hander Drew Smyly. Chris Taylor will start in left field, batting fifth.
Jul 25 2020Pederson went 1-for-3 with two runs, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson worked on his flexibility during parts of spring and summer and demonstrated the results with a pair of stolen bases in intrasquad action, so Friday's theft may be indicative of a commitment to running more often this season. The slugger stole just one base both of the past two seasons, but he swiped between 26 and 31 bags in the minors for four straight campaigns between 2011 and 2014. It is also important to note that Pederson was in the lineup despite facing a southpaw starter, a rare occurrence in 2019. The 28-year-old's power is a given, but if he is able to play more consistently and add an occasional stolen base to his repertoire this season, his fantasy value could grow significantly.
Jul 14 2020Pederson worked with a movement coach during the MLB shutdown in an effort to improve flexibility and prevent injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was referred to the trainer by teammate Austin Barnes, who had previously taken a similar approach to combat back issues. Pederson missed most of spring training with injuries to his hip and side, but he reportedly feels lighter on his feet during summer camp and has already stolen two bases in intrasquad action. That matches the number of stolen bases he accumulated in regular-season action over the last two campaigns combined.
Mar 12 2020Pederson (hip/side) has not resumed throwing to bases from the field, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Pederson has logged at-bats in a minor-league game, his inability to make throws from the outfield has prevented the slugger from making a full return. According to manager Dave Roberts, the defensive limitation "has been more of a hurdle than the swing" in Pederson's recovery from the hip/side soreness that has hampered him since the start of the spring training. Nonetheless, the Dodgers are optimistic that Pederson will be ready for the now-delayed start of the regular season.
Mar 11 2020Manager Dave Roberts said Pederson (hip/side) could return to Cactus League games next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been held out of Cactus League games to this point by hip and side injuries, but he's progressed to appearing in minor-league games this week. Roberts continues to believe the 27-year-old will be ready in time for Opening Day, and a return to spring games next week would keep him on that track.
Mar 8 2020Pederson (side/hip) recorded five at-bats during a minor-league game Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Pederson will likely play in another minor-league game before appearing in the Cactus League, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports. The 27-year-old has yet to make his spring debut due to soreness in his right side and hip that arose at the beginning of camp. Given the Dodgers' depth in the outfield, the team will continue to take a conservative approach to bringing Pederson back, but it looks as though he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The left-handed power hitter slugged a career-high 36 home runs during 2019 and registered an impressive .920 against right-handed pitching.
Mar 7 2020Pederson (side/hip) will play five innings in a minor-league game Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been slowed by soreness in his side and hip since early in camp. He's cutting things somewhat close to be ready by the start of the regular season. The Dodgers are deep enough that they can afford to treat him carefully and send him on a brief trip to the injured list if necessary, though they haven't officially indicated that they plan on doing so.
Mar 6 2020Pederson (side/hip) has been cleared for a full workout Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has dealt with a strained side and sore hip since early in camp and has yet to get into a Cactus League game. He's expected to get some at-bats in minor-league camp soon, with his availability for Opening Day still up in the air.
Mar 5 2020Pederson (side/hip) could appear in minor-league games soon, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has yet to make his spring debut due to a sore right side/hip, though it sounds like he's nearing a return to game action. The outfielder is expected to start out playing in minor-league camp before ultimately making his Cactus League debut. While Pederson is trending in the right direction, his status for the start of the season remains in doubt.
Mar 2 2020Pederson (side/hip) is able to take batting practice but expects his first game appearance to be in the minor leagues, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Pederson has been ramping up his intensity in the batting cage, his comments Monday suggest that he isn't close to taking the field. Manager Dave Roberts has likewise indicated that the team's focus is on getting Pederson healthy rather than rushing him toward readiness for Opening Day, casting significant doubt on the outfielder's status for the March 26 opener.
Mar 1 2020Pederson (side/hip) raised his intensity to 80 percent Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder has been swinging a bat as he recovers from a sore right side/hip, with Sunday's increase in intensity indicating notable progress. Still, manager Dave Roberts indicated that Pederson is still a couple weeks away from getting into a game, though his status for Opening Day remains optimistic.
Feb 28 2020Pederson (side/hip) swung in a batting cage Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been out with a strained side and a sore hip for over a week, but he both played catch and took some swings Friday, so he's seemingly on the mend. Assuming he gets back into game action soon and doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.
Feb 26 2020Pederson's strained side has lingered longer than the Dodgers originally expected, and he's still yet to resume hitting, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been dealing with the issue, which has also been referred to as a sore hip, since early in camp. He still seems to have plenty of time to get up to speed by Opening Day, but it's possible that the injury's persistence means it's something worse than the team originally feared.
Feb 23 2020Pederson (hip) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported Saturday that Pederson might be able to resume hitting Sunday or Monday after entering spring training with the sore right hip, but it appears that he will have to wait at least a few more days. The 27-year-old received treatment Friday, but there's no real reason to rush him back this early in camp if he's still feeling any residual soreness.
Feb 22 2020Pederson (hip) could resume hitting Sunday or Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson received treatment for a sore right hip Friday, but the issue is reportedly minor. He's reportedly still sore, but he could resume hitting soon. The 27-year-old will likely serve in a platoon role in the Dodgers' outfield this season.
Feb 13 2020Manager Dave Roberts said Pederson will likely occupy the large side of a platoon in left field, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Assuming Pederson -- who was reportedly traded to the Angels earlier in the offseason before the deal fell through -- is on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, he's expected to share playing time in left field with A.J. Pollock. Pederson occupied a similar role in 2019, starting 104 games against righties but just six against southpaws.
Feb 9 2020Pederson's reported trade from the Dodgers to the Angels fell through Sunday night and will not happen, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson's deal was dependent on the original attempted Mookie Betts trade between the Dodgers and Red Sox. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Angels owner Arte Moreno expressed his frustration regarding the delay leading up to the trade being rescinded. The 27-year-old Pederson returns to a loaded Dodgers outfield for the time being, but he remains one of the club's top trade assets as Los Angeles aims to fall below the luxury tax heading into the 2020 season.
Feb 7 2020Pederson lost his arbitration case Friday and will make $7.75 million this season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson had filed for $9.5 million after a season in which he hit .249/.339/.538 with 36 homers. With his trade from the Dodgers to the Angels not yet being formally completed, Pederson's arbitration case came against his soon-to-be-former team, but the results of the hearing aren't expected to have any bearing on the reported deal.
Feb 4 2020Pederson was traded from the Dodgers to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Luis Rengifo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has been a major part of the Dodgers outfield over the last five years, but he became expendable with the team acquiring Mookie Betts from the Red Sox. Pederson had 61 home runs and an .861 OPS over the last two seasons, but he had only 107 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching as he was utilized in a platoon role. Barring a significant improvement against lefties, the 27-year-old is likely to be used similarly alongside Justin Upton and Mike Trout in the Angels' outfield.
Oct 3 2019Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday.
Oct 3 2019Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has hit four home runs with six runs over the past six games, but will retreat to the bench against southpaw Patrick Corbin. Chris Taylor will start in right field, batting fifth.
Sep 29 2019Pederson is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He is hitting .339 with nine home runs in 22 games this month. Chris Taylor will start in right field and lead off.
Sep 28 2019Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson put the cap on a five-run second inning with a a 434-foot blast to right field. The 27-year-old has been on a tear in his last three starts, going 5-for-10 with four homers and six RBI. He ranks 11th in the National League with 36 long balls this season and fifth with 12.4 AB/HR.
Sep 26 2019Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is 4-for-7 with three home runs and four RBI over the past two games, but he'll head to the bench with a lefty in Joey Lucchesi starting for the Padres. Kris Negron is starting in right field and hitting eighth in this one.
Sep 25 2019Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in the Dodgers' 6-3 victory over the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old checked in with his 33rd long ball of the season courtesy of a ninth-inning solo shot off Michel Baez. Pederson's splits remain drastic, with an .892 OPS in 386 at-bats against right-handed pitching this season compared to a .516 mark in just 48 at-bats against lefties. However, that hasn't stopped him from posting a solid overall campaign at the dish, with a .244/.336/.521 slash line in 144 games.
Sep 21 2019Pederson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson has gotten inconsistent playing time of late due to the string of left-handers they have faced. Southpaw Kyle Freeland (groin) was activated from the injured list prior to Saturday's start, sending Pederson to the bench once again. Chris Taylor will take over in right field and bat fifth.
Sep 18 2019Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday for the second straight day. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson will be held out of the lineup for the second straight day with the Dodgers facing a southpaw for the second time in as many night. The Dodgers have a team off day Thursday, but Pederson should be back in the lineup Friday -- and all weekend -- with a string of right-handed pitchers lined up to start for the Rockies.
Sep 17 2019Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson is situated on the bench for Tuesday's clash with lefty Blake Snell in line to make his return. Enrique Hernandez gets the nod in right field and will bat sixth.
Sep 11 2019Pederson is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will head to the bench with lefty John Means on the hill for Baltimore. Chris Taylor is starting in right field and hitting third.
Sep 4 2019Pederson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in a 7-3 win over the Rockies on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson hit a leadoff home run to start the game and added a two-run shot in the fourth inning. Pederson has hit five home runs in his last three games, including an impressive stretch where he blasted five home runs in six at-bats. Pederson is hitting .245/.336/.535 with 32 home runs and 67 RBI through 129 games this season.
Sep 3 2019Pederson (abdomen) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pederson was lifted from Monday night's matchup after hitting the outfield wall hard while making a leaping catch, and he'll be held out of Tuesday's starting nine as a result. According to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, the 27-year-old could be available off the bench and may return to Wednesday's lineup. Enrique Hernandez gets the call in right field and will hit seventh.
Sep 2 2019Pederson is being considered day-to-day after exiting Monday's game against Colorado with an abdominal bruise, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Sep 1 2019Pederson hit a solo pinch-hit homer in Sunday's 4-3 win over Arizona.
Aug 31 2019Pederson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 28 2019Pederson was a healthy scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Aug 26 2019Pederson is not in the lineup Monday against the Padres.
Aug 25 2019Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a loss to the Yankees on Sunday.
Aug 23 2019Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, according to Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA.
Aug 21 2019Pederson went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 16-3 rout of the Blue Jays.
Aug 18 2019Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Braves, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Aug 15 2019Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Aug 10 2019Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Aug 9 2019Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Aug 6 2019Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Monday's 8-0 win over the Cardinals.
Aug 1 2019Pederson will go back to the outfield going forward, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Jul 30 2019Pederson will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against Colorado.
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Jun 30 2019Pederson went 3-for-5 with three RBI, a walk and a run scored Sunday against the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 16 2019Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 10 2019Pederson (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Monday against the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 9 2019Pederson is dealing with a stiff back and is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants but will be available off the bench, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 7 2019Pederson isn't in Friday's starting lineup against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 31 2019Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Pederson went 2-for-5 with a home run, double and another run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Mets.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 26 2019Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, two RBI and a walk Sunday against the Pirates.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 24 2018Pederson led off and went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a pair of runs scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Phillies.Pederson returned to the starting lineup after sitting against a southpaw Sunday, responding with his 14th homer of the season. The 26-year-old's strong play this year (.256/.342/.529) keep him in the starting lineup against righties, which should be enough playing time to help most fantasy owners in the power department.
Jul 24 2018Pederson went 4-for-7 with a run scored, an RBI and two doubles in Tuesday's 16-inning loss to the Phillies.Pederson mustered four of the Dodgers 11 hits as the team struggled -- minus Yasmani Grandal and his two home runs -- to get anything going against the Phillies. Pederson started July 5-for-30, but is now 11-for-25 with five extra-base hits over his last seven games with a plate appearance.
Jul 22 2018Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.As per usual, the Dodgers will hold Pederson out of the starting nine against left-handed pitching, with Enrique Hernandez slotting in as the club's center fielder with southpaw Brent Suter twirling for Milwaukee. Pederson has managed a paltry .175 average in 269 career at-bats against lefties.
Jul 20 2018Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Milwaukee.Pederson will sit out the first game of the second half as Chris Taylor moves to left field to accommodate new addition Manny Machado. The move is likely to cut into Pederson's playing time a bit with an already crowded outfield, especially once Yasiel Puig (oblique) returns from the disabled list in the coming weeks.
Jul 14 2018Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.As usual, Pederson will take a seat against a lefty, with Andrew Heaney on the mound for the Angels. Enrique Hernandez will start in left field.
Jul 13 2018Pederson led off and went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Padres.Pederson had been situated on the bench over the last two games with the Dodgers facing a pair of southpaws. He returned to his usual role as the club's leadoff hitter against a righty Thursday, snapping an 0-for-17 slump with a two-hit performance in the process. The Angels are throwing two righties in their upcoming three-game set with the Dodgers starting Friday, so Pederson should receive a couple more starts before the All-Star break.
Jul 11 2018Pederson is out of the lineup again Wednesday against the Padres.Pederson has sat in favor of Enrique Hernandez in three of the last four games, though all three have come against lefties. Pederson continues to be mostly protected against southpaws, against whom he's hit just .176/.262/.303 over the course of his career. The protection hurts his counting stats, but it's given him a career-high slugging percentage and a solid .245/.325/.518 line overall.
Jul 10 2018Pederson is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.He will sit with lefty Eric Lauer on the mound for the Padres. Enrique Hernandez will start in left field and hit second.
Jul 8 2018Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.Dodgers manager Mike Scioscia will hold Pederson out against Angels southpaw Andrew Heaney and open up a start in the outfield for lefty masher Enrique Hernandez. Pederson's .866 OPS is his highest mark in five big-league seasons, but the 26-year-old is still struggling to hit same-handed pitching. In 34 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Pederson has managed only four hits.
Jul 4 2018Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over the Pirates.Pederson homered for the second consecutive game, bringing his season total up to 13. The young slugger has looked a lot more like the strong power threat we saw in his first two major-league seasons, posting career-best marks in batting average (.266) and slugging percentage (.562) while maintaining excellent on-base skills (.346). Pederson is currently situated on the strong side of a platoon in center field, also manning the leadoff spot in games where he starts against right-handed pitchers.
Jul 2 2018Pederson went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 6-4 win over Colorado.Pederson's three-hit day upped his slash line to .268/.348/.548 through 76 games. The 26-year-old had been receiving sporadic playing time over the first half of the season, but that is about to change following Sunday's announcement of a lineup shuffle. Manager Dave Roberts named Max Muncy the club's primary second baseman against right-handed starters, which will allow Cody Bellinger to move back to first base and open up center field to Pederson. The young slugger will still cede starts to Enrique Hernandez and Bellinger against southpaws, but this development gives Pederson a clear path to semi-regular playing time.
Jun 28 2018Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.Pederson put his two best assets on display Wednesday, walking twice (.349 on-base percentage) and delivering his 10th homer in the month of June. He got the start in place of Matt Kemp (suspension), but Pederson has found his way into the lineup in five of the Dodgers' last six contests. If manager Dave Roberts elects to start Max Muncy at the keystone over Logan Forsythe against right-handed starters -- moving Cody Bellinger to first base -- then Pederson could continue to see semi-regular playing time, allowing fantasy owners to take advantage of his recent power surge.
Jun 25 2018Pederson started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in an extra-innings win over the Mets on Sunday.It was Pederson's 10th long ball of the season, nine of which have come in just 11 June starts. The 26-year-old has proven to be a streaky hitter over the course of his young career, and he appears to be as locked in as ever right now. The dilemma for fantasy owners regarding Pederson is his sporadic playing time. Matt Kemp, Cody Bellinger and Yasiel Puig are the Dodgers' three primary outfielders, but Pederson's strong play could force manager Dave Roberts to come up with a creative way to get his bat in the lineup on a more-regular basis (i.e. moving Max Muncy to the keystone and Cody Bellinger back to first base). Until that happens, the slugging outfielder will be limited to two to four starts per week.
Jun 20 2018Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cubs.Pederson led off -- as he usually does when penciled in the lineup -- and delivered his ninth home run of the season, eight of which have come during a torrid stretch in June. The 26-year-old's current hot streak has raised his slash line to .277/.351/.560 through 188 plate appearances. Pederson doesn't have an everyday role at the moment -- starting just 10 of the Dodgers' last 20 games -- but his strong play in those starts makes him a valuable power commodity, at least until his bat cools down.
Jun 13 2018Pederson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.Pederson's two-run blast in the second inning was part of an early barrage against starter Bartolo Colon, who the Dodgers tagged for eight runs in under four innings. The 26-year-old has been on an absolutely absurd tear in June, slashing .481/.481/.1.444 with seven home runs, five doubles, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored in just nine games (seven starts).
Jun 10 2018Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.Unsurprisingly, the lefty-hitting Pederson will find his way to the bench with southpaw Sean Newcomb twirling for the Braves. In Pederson's stead, Enrique Hernandez will pick up a start in center field and bat cleanup.
Jun 7 2018Pederson clubbed a pair of home runs in Thursday's win over the Pirates. He finished the day 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBI.Pederson's recent surge has resulted in five home runs since Friday. His streakiness is well documented, but when Pederson is seeing the ball well, he's an excellent source of power from the left side. It's also worth noting that Pederson hit leadoff for the third time in the last eight days, including Thursday, so it seems that manager Dave Roberts is at least open to occasionally hitting Pederson in the top third of the order.
Jun 5 2018Pederson was 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Pirates.Pederson gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the second inning with the two-run blast to right field. The 26-year-old is slashing .261/.340/.458 with four home runs and 22 RBI in 142 at-bats this season.
Jun 3 2018Pederson went 4-for-5 with a double, two solo home runs and four total runs scored in Saturday's 12-4 win over the Rockies.The 26-year-old didn't waste his Coors Field opportunity, snapping his 37-game homerless drought with authority as he took German Marquez deep in the fourth and sixth innings. Pederson added 82 points to his OPS with the performance, and he's now slashing a respectable .265/.346/.449 on the season, albeit with only three home runs in 54 games.
May 29 2018Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.Pederson has been relegated to a pseudo-fourth outfielder role despite center field opening up following Chris Taylor's move to shortstop to fill in for Corey Seager (elbow). Instead, Cody Bellinger has been seeing the majority of starts in center with Max Muncy getting starts at first against righties. The latter has performed adequately in the role, so Pederson will have to improve on his .248/.343/.397 slash line (particularly the slugging percentage portion) if he wants to play himself into a regular role.
May 20 2018Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.Cody Bellinger will man center field while Max Muncy starts at first base against right-hander Stephen Strasburg. We know Pederson is going to sit against lefties, and his playing time against right-handers may be more sporadic moving forward. Pederson is batting just .188/.291/.292 so far in May.
May 17 2018Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday against the Marlins, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.With the left-handed Caleb Smith on the bump for the Marlins, Pederson will bow out of the lineup and clear the way for Enrique Hernandez to man center field. Pederson and Hernandez are likely to work in a platoon going forward in light of Pederson's career-long woes against lefties. Over his 283 plate appearances versus southpaws across parts of five big-league seasons, Pederson has slashed .178/.270/.308 (60 wRC+) with a 31.4 percent strikeout rate.
May 15 2018Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the left-handed Wei-Yin Chen and the Marlins.Pederson hasn't started against a single lefty this season, but he's gotten the nod against every righty since April 18. A strict platoon makes sense for the outfielder, as he's posted a 126 wRC+ against righties over the course of his career compared to just a 60 wRC+ against lefties. Enrique Hernandez will start in center field in his absence.
May 11 2018Pederson started in center field and batted second Thursday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in a loss to the Reds.The Dodgers have been decimated by injuries in the early going, but even with Yasiel Puig returning to the lineup this week, Pederson continued his string of starts in center against right-handed starters. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Enrique Hernandez would take over center field duties, with Chris Taylor filling in for Corey Seager (elbow) at short, but his lineup cards over the past couple of weeks indicate that Pederson is on the strong side of a platoon. Seager has already been ruled out for the season, so this window of playing time could stay open for a lengthy period of time, making the 26-year-old a decent flier for power and counting stats.
May 6 2018Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.For the third time in four days, the Dodgers are opposing a lefty starting pitcher, so Pederson will head to the bench as manager Dave Roberts stocks the lineup with right-handed hitters. Tim Locastro will pick up the start in center field in Pederson's place.
May 4 2018Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Pederson will remain on the bench for a second straight game with another left-hander taking the mound, this time in Joey Lucchesi. Tim Locastro will draw another start in center field in his stead.
May 3 2018Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.Pederson has been swinging a hot bat as of late, hitting .351 with 10 RBI over the past 14 games. He'll head to the bench for a night off to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup with Patrick Corbin, allowing the recently called-up Tim Locastro to pick up his first start of the season in his stead.
May 3 2018Pederson started in center and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Arizona.Manager Dave Roberts stated that Alex Verdugo would receive the bulk of starts in the outfield while Yasiel Puig (ankle) mends on the DL, but he has been able to keep Pederson's bat in the lineup against a trio of Arizona's right-handed starters through creative lineup shuffling. Despite his recent uptick in playing time, the 25-year-old should retreat to the bench for the Dodgers' next two games against southpaws.
Apr 30 2018Pederson came off the bench and went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Giants.Pederson entered the contest once the left-handed Ty Blach was removed from the game. Yasiel Puig (ankle) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, so Pederson could see an increase in playing time against right-handed starters. Alex Verdugo was called up this weekend, which could provide a roadblock to regular starts for the slugging outfielder. Monday's starting lineup should shed light on which of the two left-handed bats will receive the short boost in value, with the Diamondbacks slated to start three righties in the first three games of their upcoming four-game set with the Dodgers.
Apr 21 2018Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Nationals.The Dodgers shifted around their lineup Saturday, moving Chris Taylor to second base, which gave Pederson a rare spot in the starting lineup. He took advantage of the opportunity, hitting his first home of the season, coming off Stephen Strasburg in the second inning. Due to lack of playing time, Pederson is only a viable option in exceptionally deep leagues despite his name value.
Apr 10 2018Pederson practiced fielding grounders at first base Tuesday, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.While the Dodgers don't have any immediate plans to deploy Pederson at first base, the team could explore the option if Cody Bellinger is unavailable to play at some point. Pederson has appeared in six games since the start of the season, over which he's gone 2-for-15 (.133) and drawn two walks.
Apr 2 2018Pederson is starting in center field and batting leadoff Monday against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.With Chris Taylor getting a breather for the first time all season, Pederson will take his spot in center field and atop the order. Pederson hit .250/.333/.375 in 36 plate appearances as the Dodgers' No. 1 hitter last season, and he could once again serve as the team's leadoff man when he starts for Taylor.
Mar 28 2018Pederson will open the season on the major-league roster after Andrew Toles was sent to the minors Wednesday, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson appears to have lost out to Matt Kemp for the Dodgers' starting left field job but has at least won a bench role. The 25-year-old hit 11 homers in 323 plate appearances last season and could be in line for similar production in a similar amount of playing time again this season. If a starting role becomes available, he could contribute with a fair number of home runs, but his .222 career batting average drags down his fantasy value.
Mar 23 2018Pederson's increased usage suggests that the Dodgers plan to carry him on the 25-man roster over Andrew Toles to begin the season, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.The 25-year-old went 0-for-2 with a walk while serving as the club's designated hitter against the Angels on Thursday. With center and right field settled and Matt Kemp leading the race for the Dodgers' left field job, manager Dave Roberts would likely use Pederson as a fourth outfielder and bench power bat if the current configuration holds true. A backup role hurts his fantasy value, but the slugger would likely be the first man up should an injury (or a slow start from Kemp) open up a starting spot.
Mar 8 2018Pederson went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's spring training victory over the Angels.2017 was a lost season for the 25-year-old slugger after he was removed from the starting center field job due to a combination of poor performance (.212/.331/.407 in 323 plate appearances), a concussion and the emergence of Chris Taylor. Pederson enters the 2018 campaign with no guarantees of playing time, and a trio of viable candidates to compete with for the Dodgers' starting left field job. He has struggled through his first 26 spring at-bats (.160/.192/.240), but there is plenty of time for him to turn things around and get back in this race. If Pederson can't edge out any of Matt Kemp, Andrew Toles or Alex Verdugo, then he would find himself in a bench role or back in the minors, two scenarios that would wipe out almost all of his fantasy value.
Jan 12 2018Pederson agreed to a one-year contract with the Dodgers on Friday, avoiding arbitration.Last season was a trying one for Pederson, as he missed time due to injury and struggled at the plate, even earning a demotion to Triple-A for a while in the second half. He finished on a high note with two homers in the World Series, but Pederson will likely be platooned heavily again to begin 2018, and he could lose out on playing time against righties to Alex Verdugo if he gets off to a slow start.
Oct 25 2017Pederson will bat sixth and play left field for Game 2 of the World Series against the Astros on Wednesday.With right-hander Justin Verlander on the hill for Houston, manager Dave Roberts will turn to a lefty bat and place Enrique Hernandez on the bench for this contest. He decided to go with Pederson over Andre Ethier because of the former's ability to hit velocity. This marks only the second start Pederson has made in the 2017 postseason, the other coming in the NLCS against the Cubs in Game 3, in which he went 1-for-3 from the plate.
Sep 10 2017Pederson started in left field and went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.While he didn't produce anything at the plate, it is important to note that Pederson -- and not Curtis Granderson -- got the start in left field in what appeared to be the Dodgers' "A" lineup. It is also possible that manager Dave Roberts plans to rotate several options in left field now that rosters have expanded. Pederson owns an unsavory .211/.326/.406 slash line this season, so he wouldn't be more than a deep-league option for homer potential even if he did regain an everyday role.
Sep 5 2017Pederson was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.The Dodgers did not bring Pederson back right away when rosters expanded, choosing instead to continue his reclamation project in the minors for a while longer. He's back now, but Pederson failed to get going with Oklahoma City, and as a result of his prolonged struggles, figures to play a marginal role off the bench over the remaining weeks. Cody Bellinger is starting in center field Tuesday with Adrian Gonzalez at first. Chris Taylor and Alex Verdugo both figure to remain involved in center as well.
Aug 31 2017Pederson is expected to rejoin the Dodgers sometime after the minor-league season ends, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.Pederson has struggled since his demotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City -- slashing just .167/.250/.194 in 36 at-bats -- so rather than recall him once rosters expand Friday, the Dodgers will opt to keep him in the minors a little while longer to work things out. He'll likely rejoin the big club sometime next week, though his role once he returns is up in the air given the recent acquisition of Curtis Granderson and impending promotion of top prospect Alex Verdugo.
Aug 19 2017Pederson was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Saturday's game against the Tigers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Pederson has struggled mightily since the All-Star break -- slashing .156/.253/.312 with two homers in 28 games -- and he isn't necessarily needed at the big-league level with the recent acquisition of Curtis Granderson, so the Dodgers decided to send him back to the minors to straighten himself out. "For Joc to take a breath in OKC will be good for him," manager Dave Roberts said. He should be back with the Dodgers once rosters expand in September, while the Dodgers will trot out an outfield of Granderson, Chris Taylor and Yasiel Puig moving forward.
Aug 19 2017Pederson, who is out of Saturday's lineup, is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.The Dodgers just acquired Curtis Granderson from the Mets, and from an offensive perspective, Granderson is basically a better version of Pederson -- he can handle righties and can't hit lefties. Defensively, Chris Taylor is getting the start in center field against righty Michael Fulmer on Saturday, with Granderson getting the start in left. Pederson is slashing .215/.329/.418 this season and has been worth 0.4 fWAR in 295 plate appearances.
Aug 19 2017Friday's acquisition of Curtis Granderson could cut into Pederson's playing time in center, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.The Dodgers made a waiver deal to acquire Granderson from the Mets, and Pederson would likely see the largest cut in playing time to get the veteran's bat into the lineup. Both players bring similar skill sets to the table as high-strikeout, high-power center fielders. Manager Dave Roberts hasn't laid out his plans for Granderson going forward, but Pederson will surely have to snap out of his current 2-for-41 (.049) slump in order remain a regular in the lineup.
Aug 16 2017Pederson is out of Wednesday's lineup against the White Sox, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.He takes a seat with lefty Carlos Rodon on the mound. Chris Taylor gets the start in center field and Enrique Hernandez starts in left field as the Dodgers flood the lineup with right-handed hitters.
Aug 11 2017Pederson is not in the starting lineup for the Dodgers on Friday against San Diego, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.With San Diego southpaw Clayton Richard getting the start for the Padres, Pederson will hit the bench in favor of Chris Taylor's right-handed bat. Taylor will bat leadoff and play center in his wake.
Aug 10 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.The double broke up an ugly 0-for-21 stretch at the plate for the slugging outfielder. That kind of inconsistency -- and his regular benching against southpaws, is what holds Pederson back from being a reliable outfielder in standard formats. That said, when he is on, there aren't too many players who are more likely to go deep at any given moment, so those in need of power should stick by the 25-year-old.
Aug 6 2017Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.The Mets send lefty Steven Matz to the mound, so Pederson will head to the bench in favor of Enrique Hernandez, who will bat seventh in the order.
Aug 3 2017Pederson is not in Thursday's lineup against the Braves.Pederson will take a seat Thursday, per usual when Los Angeles faces a left-hander pitcher. With Sean Newcomb taking the mound for Atlanta, Enrique Hernandez draws the start in center for the series finale.
Jul 30 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Giants, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.With Madison Bumgarner toeing the rubber for San Francisco, Pederson will retreat to the bench to avoid the lefty-on-lefty matchup. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field for the evening.
Jul 27 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with his 11th home run of the season in Wednesday's win over the Twins.The 25-year-old slugger has been on a power binge since returning from the disabled list June 13, slashing .282/.393/.631 with nine homers over the 36-game span. Pederson's slow and injury-plagued start to the season is in the rear-view mirror, and he is now performing like the power threat many envisioned when he was drafted at the beginning of the year. Don't let his pedestrian .240/.351/.471 triple slash fool you, he has been valuable enough over the last month-plus to be startable in almost any fantasy format.
Jul 24 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Monday against the Twins.Pederson's long ball off Bartolo Colon gives him 53 career home runs against righties compared to just eight against lefties. The left-handed hitting slugger also has a remarkably similar 52-7 split in doubles. While he often sits against southpaws, Pederson's .238/.349/.455 line makes him a solid option when he's in the lineup.
Jul 21 2017Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.Pederson will take a seat while the Dodgers face left-hander Jaime Garcia on Friday for the series opener. In his place, Enrique Hernandez draws the start in center while batting sixth.
Jul 19 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.As has been the trend all season, Pederson will head to the bench with a left-handed pitcher (Carlos Rodon) taking the hill for Chicago. Trayce Thompson will man center field in his stead, but look for Pederson to slot back into the lineup when the Dodgers take on Atlanta on Thursday.
Jul 16 2017Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins.Pederson has made back-to-back starts in center field, but with the Dodgers scheduled to face left-hander Chris O'Grady on Sunday, he will take a seat for the first time since the All-Star break. Trayce Thompson will man center field in his stead, giving their lineup another right-handed bat.
Jul 15 2017Pederson batted sixth and went 2-for-4 with a double and a pair of runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Marlins.A long layoff due to the All-Star Game didn't cool off the young slugger's bat, as Friday's performance boosted his slash line to .315/.438/.699 with seven home runs in the 25 games since returning from the disabled list June 13. He is unlikely to keep that pace going throughout the entire second half of the season, but Pederson does provide cheap pop while batting in a dangerous Dodger lineup.
Jul 9 2017Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.With the left-handed Danny Duffy toeing the rubber for the Royals, Pederson will find himself stationed on the bench for the final game of the season's first half. Trayce Thompson will draw the start in his stead, batting eighth.
Jul 6 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.As is typically the case, Pederson will head to the bench for a night off to avoid a lefty-on-lefty matchup with Arizona starter Robbie Ray. Trayce Thompson will replace him in center field for the evening.
Jul 4 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson will head to the bench as the opposition sends out a southpaw starter (Patrick Corbin). Enrique Hernandez will draw the start in his place in center field.
Jul 1 2017Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Pederson will take a seat for the second consecutive day as the team faces left-hander Dillon Overton on Saturday. Although the outfielder was on the bench Friday, he came in and went 1-for-1 with a single. In his place, Trayce Thompson gets another start in center, batting eighth.
Jun 30 2017Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.Pederson will get his first day off since last Friday with southpaw Clayton Richard heading to the mound for San Diego. In his place, Trayce Thompson will man center and bat seventh in the order.
Jun 30 2017Pederson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's win over the Angels.The 25-year-old has been on a power binge since returning from the disabled list June 13, tallying six homers and 13 RBI over a 17-game stretch. Pederson is batting .291 (16-for-55) over that span, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect that to be sustainable from the career .225 hitter. His power and on-base skills, however, are legitimate.
Jun 27 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Angels.The long ball, a sixth-inning shot off Jose Alvarez, was his first home run off a lefty this season. Pederson had just one home run against a southpaw all of last year, and he came into Tuesday batting .219/.200/.419 against left-handed pitching for the season. The 25-year-old is now up to five homers since his return from the DL on June 13.
Jun 26 2017Pederson went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Rockies.The young slugger has been on a tear since returning from the disabled list, batting .341 with four home runs and seven RBI in 13 games. Pederson has made quick work of turning around a slow and injury-plagued start to the season, raising his batting average 40 points and his on-base percentage 55 points (.240 and .364 respectively) over his current hot stretch.
Jun 24 2017Pederson finished 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one walk Saturday against the Rockies.In a contest without a ton of offense, Pederson's 421-foot blast to center field in the third inning served as the evening's fireworks. While he is hitting just .225 on the season, he's hitting .297 in June (37 at-bats).
Jun 23 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.With the Rockies sending southpaw Kyle Freeland to the mound, Pederson will retreat for the second time in as many games. He collected two hits as a pinch hitter in Thursday's contest, so it appears manager Dave Roberts is just playing matchups, as Pederson sports an unsightly .160/.222/.160 triple slash against left-handers this season. Chris Taylor is sliding over to start for him in center field for the game, opening up a spot for Enrique Hernandez to start in left field.
Jun 22 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Mets, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Pederson has started nine straight games since returning from the disabled list, so he'll get a breather for Thursday's series finale as Enrique Hernandez takes over in center field. The 25-year-old has reached base in all nine games this month, slashing .267/.463/.567 with an impressive 6:9 K:BB over that span.
Jun 21 2017Pederson went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Mets.The 25-year-old has put together a modest seven-game hitting streak, in which he is batting .320 with two home runs and five RBI. His run as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter lasted just one game, but his power plays better lower in the lineup anyways. Pederson has seen better results since returning from the disabled list, needing just four contests to match his power output from his first 34 games of the season, while posting a walk rate almost six points higher in eight games since his return (16.2 BB percentage).
Jun 18 2017Pederson will start in center field and lead off Sunday against the Reds, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Both of the Dodgers' primary leadoff options in recent games, Chris Taylor and Chase Utley, will receive days off in the series finale, so Pederson will jump four spots in the order to set the table for Los Angeles. Over 27 at-bats as the Dodgers' No. 1 hitter this season, Pederson has recorded seven hits and has scored five runs.
Jun 18 2017Pederson went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's 10-2 win over Cincinnati.The homer was Pederson's second in as many days, and he appears to have rediscovered the power stroke that evaded him through the first two injury-plagued months of the season. The Dodgers have two matchups against soft-tossing righties (Bronson Arroyo and Scott Feldman) on the docket, making the 25-year-old a strong short-term play with potential for more if he can keep things rolling.
Jun 16 2017Pederson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and two runs during Friday's win over Cincinnati.It was just the third homer of the campaign for Pederson, which is a disappointing total after he left the yard 25 times last year. His .210/.321/.353 slash line is also an eyesore. However, the outfielder has dealt with multiple injuries (groin, neck and a concussion), so there is more at play here than just a lengthy slump. In fact, with three extra-base hits through his past two games, Pederson might be kick-starting a hot stretch now that he's healthy.
Jun 16 2017Pederson doubled and scored in his four at-bats against the Indians on Thursday.The double was the 25-year-old's first extra-base hit in three games since returning from the disabled list. Pederson has resumed his role as the Dodgers' starting center fielder against righties despite carrying a batting average south of the Mendoza Line. He's not going to develop into a .300-hitter anytime soon, but there is more power in the youngster's bat than we have seen to date, as evidenced by his 51 home runs over his first two full seasons in the majors. Pederson could be worth a flyer for power potential in the event he breaks out of his season-long slump now that he is healthy.
Jun 13 2017Pederson was activated from the disabled list ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Indians.Pederson is back with the big club after getting a few Triple-A rehab games in with Oklahoma City. The 25-year-old collected a hit in each of his three appearances with Triple-A, knocking two homers and collecting four RBI in nine at-bats. He should immediately resume his role as the Dodgers' everyday centerfielder. Adrian Gonzalez (back) was sent to the DL in a corresponding roster move.
Jun 7 2017Pederson (concussion) is set to compete in rehab games every other day during his recovery, while also battling a neck issue, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.Manager Dave Roberts said that Pederson still does not have full range of motion turning his neck to the right, but will monitor the outfielder as he rehabs from the injury. Pederson was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list on May 25 and has dealt with some lingering issues that caused him to miss more time. He is set to play in a rehab game Friday which will provide a better understanding for when the 25-year-old will return. Thus far, Pederson is batting .200/.309/.314 this season with two home runs and 11 RBI in 123 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2017Pederson will go on a rehab assignment Friday if his concussion symptoms subside as expected, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports Monday.Pederson completed a successful workout Monday, a good sign after his concussion symptoms had lingered over the previous week. He's not out of the woods yet, but the fact that the Dodgers have given him a timetable is a good sign.
Jun 5 2017Pederson (concussion) said he felt fine after a workout Monday, but does not know when he will be cleared to go on a rehab assignment, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.He is without a timetable to return, but it is encouraging that he is feeling good after physical activity. Chris Taylor will continue to start in center field against right-handed pitching in his absence.
Jun 3 2017Pederson (concussion) will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Dodgers, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Pederson has resumed baseball activities, so he is making progress in his recovery from the concussion he suffered May 23. It's not clear how much longer he will be sidelined, however, but a better estimate of his return date will be known whenever the Dodgers ultimately send him out for his rehab stint.
May 28 2017Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that he doesn't expect Pederson (concussion) to come off the disabled list during the Dodgers' seven-game road trip, which begins Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.It was revealed earlier in the day that Pederson was still experiencing some mild concussion symptoms stemming from his collision in the outfield with Yasiel Puig on Tuesday, so the Dodgers seem content to let Pederson remain in Los Angeles to recuperate while the club heads to St. Louis and Milwaukee this week. The hot-hitting Chris Taylor is expected to serve as the Dodgers' primary option in center field for the duration of Pederson's absence.
May 28 2017Pederson continues to exhibit mild concussion symptoms, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Pederson's lingering symptoms suggest he won't be able to return from the concussion DL as soon as he's eligible, but according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, he could be available for the series in Milwaukee that begins June 2. Until then, Chris Taylor should continue to see regular work in center field.
May 25 2017Pederson was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list Thursday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.The Dodgers activated Kenta Maeda from the disabled list to take Pederson's spot on the roster while Pederson recovers. Pederson collided with Yasiel Puig at full speed in Tuesday's game against the Cardinals and was held out of the lineup the following day. Chris Taylor figures to see the bulk of the time in center field while Pederson is sidelined, provided that his defense holds up.
May 24 2017Pederson (neck) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.While Pederson said he was feeling better the day after colliding with teammate Yasiel Puig in the outfield, he'll get the day to recoup as Chris Taylor draws his first major league start in center field. Pederson's status should continue to be viewed as truly day-to-day.
May 24 2017Pederson was diagnosed with a strained neck after departing Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cardinals in the 10th inning following a collision in the outfield with teammate Yasiel Puig, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson took the brunt of the violent pileup with Puig near the warning track, as he attained gashes to his forehead and was unable to rotate his neck after the collision. Manager Dave Roberts suggested after the game that Pederson was being viewed as day-to-day and wouldn't require a trip to the 10-day disabled list, but the Dodgers will still reevaluate the outfielder Wednesday before determining when he'll be able to return to action.
May 23 2017Pederson (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cardinals after an outfield collision with Yasiel Puig, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.There was a scary moment in extra innings Tuesday when Pederson bore the brunt of a full-speed collision between him and Puig and went head-first into the outfield wall. Pederson also appeared to take an elbow to the side of the head in the collision and he was bleeding from his forehead as he left the field. Chris Taylor came on to pinch-hit for Pederson, and it's unclear whether Pederson will be in Wednesday's lineup. The Dodgers will have more information on Pederson's injury late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
May 22 2017Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and his second home run of the season in a win over the Mets on Sunday.The 25-year-old has struggled mightily this season, batting a paltry .206 through 34 games. Pederson isn't known for his ability to hit for a high average (career .222 hitter), but his lack of power has been concerning for owners hoping for a third consecutive 25-homer campaign. The young slugger has maintained his patience at the plate (10.8 BB%), so he doesn't appear to be pressing, and it may just be a matter of time before we see the power return.
May 19 2017Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.Brett Eibner gets the start in center field against lefty Justin Nicolino. Pederson has been in a bad way at the plate since his return from the DL earlier this month, going just 9-for-45 with three extra-base hits (all doubles). His struggles have led to recent demotion to a lower spot in the batting order (against right-handed pitching), and considering Pederson is just 4-for-23 against left-handed pitching this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him platooned more strictly moving forward.
May 18 2017Pederson was moved down to seventh in the batting order Wednesday, going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in a win over the Giants.Manager Dave Roberts had been using his young outfielder as the team's leadoff hitter against righties, but he went with Chase Utley in place of the struggling Pederson on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has gone just 1-for-15 in his last four games, but it has been a struggle all season following his big Opening Day stat line. Pederson has never been much of a batting average help in fantasy, but with just one homer in 30 games, he isn't cutting it for fantasy owners in standard formats. He has, however, hit 51 combined long balls over his last two season, so we know there is more power contained in that bat and it may just be a matter of time before it shows.
May 13 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.With Tyler Anderson, a southpaw, taking the mound for the Rockies, Pederson will head to the bench. The Dodgers will send Enrique Hernandez to center field in Pederson's place. Look for Pederson to return to action for Sunday's series finale against Colorado.
May 10 2017Pederson is playing center field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Pirates, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.With Andrew Toles (knee) out with a torn ACL, Pederson will jump to the top of the order for just the third time this season. Manager Dave Roberts said Pederson will serve as the primary leadoff hitter, at least against right-handed pitching, until Logan Forsythe (toe) is able to return from the disabled list, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports. Pederson is 3-for-7 while batting leadoff this season (two games).
May 8 2017Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 12-1 rout over the Pirates.Pederson's three hits were his first knocks since April 23 after he spent some time on the disabled list with a groin injury. He's now sporting a slash line of .241/.357/.362 with only one home run and nine RBI, but he will return to everyday starting duties in center field for the Dodgers. Pederson's fantasy owners are hoping his three-hit performance Monday night will get him going as we go deeper into May.
May 6 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Padres, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.Pederson will head to the bench with southpaw Clayton Richard scheduled to take the mound for the Padres, giving way to Enrique Hernandez in center field. Pederson went hitless in his first game back from the disabled list Friday, though he did draw a walk. He should be back on the lineup card for Sunday's series finale.
May 5 2017Pederson (groin) was activated from the DL on Friday.As expected, Pederson was returned to the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener against the Padres after a brief stint on the disabled list due to a groin injury. Pederson should immediately resume his role as the primary center fielder for Los Angeles, pushing Andrew Toles back to left field. Pederson hit .220/.322/.340 with one home run in 18 games before landing on the DL.
May 4 2017Pederson (groin) will be activated from the disabled list Friday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.Pederson's groin injury was never considered serious, so he will be activated prior to Friday's matchup against the Padres. Owners will want to make sure the young slugger is in their lineup for what should be a good matchup against the right-handed Jhoulys Chacin.
May 1 2017Pederson (groin) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Monday, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.This will mark Pederson's first game action since landing on the disabled list last week. If all goes well with his rehab assignment, the Dodgers are optimistic the 25-year-old will be able to rejoin the team for its weekend series in San Diego.
Apr 30 2017Pederson (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday or Thursday and will likely be activated on Friday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.It appears that Pederson won't have to miss any more than the required 10 days following his groin injury that landed him on the DL on April 24. So long as he suffers no setbacks during his minor-league rehab assignment, he'll be activated prior to Friday's game against the Padres.
Apr 28 2017Pederson (groin) could feasibly return from the disabled list by next Friday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson was placed on the disabled list last week after feeling groin tightness after a groundout. This may be one of those cases where a player would have simply rested for a few days back when the disabled list required a 15-day stint. Friday is the first day Pederson would be eligible to return, so it's sounding like this injury is very minor.
Apr 24 2017Pederson (groin) is out of the lineup Monday against the Giants, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.Pederson was forced out of Sunday's contest early after experiencing tightness in his groin. It's unclear if the injury will require a stint on the DL, but expect Enrique Hernandez to assume the bulk of center field duties until Pederson is able to return. A clearer update on his status should be available in the coming days.
Apr 24 2017Pederson (groin) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.Pederson was forced to leave Sunday with after feeling tightness in the groin after a groundout. It isn't clear how long he'll be out, but the Dodgers did wait as long as they could Monday before making this move official. Brett Eibner will take his spot on the roster for now, and Enrique Hernandez will get the first shot in center field in Pederson's absence.
Apr 23 2017Pederson was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks as a precaution due to mild hamstring tightness, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.Pederson grounded in the top of the inning and then was replaced in the field by Enrique Hernandez half an inning later. Although hamstring injuries can be tricky, there is a decent chance Pederson will be able to avoid a trip to the disabled list assuming his removal was truly precautionary.
Apr 21 2017Pederson will bat leadoff Friday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.Manager Dave Roberts has shaken up the batting order Friday against right-hander Taijuan Walker, seemingly in hopes of jumpstarting the offense. The Dodgers have scored a total of 10 runs in their last four games. Pederson isn't exactly hot at the dish right now, but at least he's continuing to take walks unlike Andrew Toles (two walks so far this season).
Apr 19 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.Pederson will get a breather with southpaw Tyler Anderson toeing the rubber for the Rockies. Recently recalled Brett Eibner will get the start in center field.
Apr 17 2017Pederson is out of the Dodgers' lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.With Los Angeles facing Arizona starter Robbie Ray, a left-hander, Pederson will sit for the second time in three days. Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and hit sixth in Pederson's place.
Apr 15 2017Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports reports.With southpaw Patrick Corbin set to take the mound, Trayce Thompson will get the start in center field while Pederson heads to the bench. With Thompson back in the majors, it appears manager Dave Roberts will look to occasionally deploy him against lefties over Pederson.
Apr 13 2017Pederson is not in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.With Trayce Thompson returning to the major leagues, Pederson may see more bench time against left-handed starters, as is the case Thursday with the Cubs sending former Dodgers southpaw Brett Anderson to the hill.
Apr 10 2017Pederson is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs, David Vassegh of AM 570 Los Angeles Sports reports.Pederson will start in center field and hit eighth as the left-handed Jon Lester is set to take the mound for the Cubs on Monday night. Pederson's batting has been subpar against lefties in his career and he slashed a bleak .125/.250/.219 against southpaws in 2016.
Apr 9 2017Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Despite manager Dave Roberts' recent proclamation that Pederson will see more playing time against left-handed starters in 2017, the 24-year-old will get the day off Sunday against Rockies southpaw Tyler Anderson. Enrique Hernandez will draw the start in his place.
Apr 7 2017Pederson is hitting eighth in Friday's Dodgers lineup against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.This revised order may be the Dodgers' standard fare against left-handed starters. Colorado's Kyle Freeland is on the hill Friday, and in turn, Pederson is knocked down to the No. 8 slot. He was hitting sixth and fifth over his first three contests and should continue hitting somewhere near there against most right-handers. At least the Dodgers have him in the lineup against left-handers, which may help his overall growth in facing them. The soon-to-be 25-year-old certainly needs to improve in that column: He holds a career .176/.272/.321 line against them.
Apr 4 2017Pederson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.With lefty Clayton Richard toeing the rubber for San Diego, Pederson will give way to Enrique Hernandez in center field. Pederson launched a grand slam on Opening Day, but he hit just .125/.250/.219 against left-handed pitching last season. It seems the 24-year-old will remain stuck in a rather strict platoon for the time being.
Apr 4 2017Manager Dave Roberts noted Tuesday that Pederson will see more playing time against left-handed pitchers in 2017 than he did during the 2016 season, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.This is very positive news for Pederson and his fantasy owners, as the centerfielder's strict platoon really diminished his overall fantasy impact in 2016. Though he'll still likely sit a fair amount against lefties, the vote of confidence from his manager is an encouraging sign. Enrique Hernandez is starting over Pederson on Tuesday against left-hander Clayton Richard.
Apr 3 2017Pederson finished 1-for-3 with a home run, five RBI and a walk during Monday's 14-3 win over the Padres.Pederson got his team on the board with a sacrifice fly in the first and broke the game open with a grand slam down the right field line an inning later. He homered 25 times in just 408 at-bats last season and will look to continue bringing the thunder in the middle of the Dodgers lineup in 2017.
Mar 9 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer -- his third of the spring -- in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.Pederson's home run puts him in a tie for the most home runs hit in spring training so far. This should come as no surprise when you consider his .847 slugging percentage last season was second among all Dodgers, only trailing their young phenom shortstop, Corey Seager. Pederson hit 25 homers in 137 games as a strict platoon player. This year, manager Dave Roberts envisions his young centerfielder as an everyday player. With more plate appearances, the potential for reaching the 30-homer mark becomes a reality for the 24-year-old. 30-homer potential is a rare asset in today's fantasy environment -- even if it comes with a .250 batting average -- making Pederson a desirable outfield option, especially in formats that use on-base percentage.
Mar 2 2017Pederson went 1-for-3 with his first home run of the spring -- a three-run shot -- in Wednesday's win over the Giants.The home run was also the centerfielder's first hit in Cactus League action. Pederson has a starting job locked down, so he will just look to get his bat going heading into the regular season. While his job is secure, his spot in the batting order is not. Manager Dave Roberts mentioned Pederson as one of several options that could be used as a leadoff man this season. Pederson's combination of on-base percentage (.352) and power (.495) make him a candidate to bat anywhere in the order. If he ends up batting atop the Dodgers lineup, then his potential for runs goes up while his RBI chances will decrease. The inverse can be said if he lands in the heart of the rotation. Wherever he lands, Pederson will be a good bet for 25 homers and a strong on-base percentage.
Feb 25 2017Pederson was named as one of several options manager Dave Roberts is considering batting leadoff, according to SB Nation.Logan Forsythe makes the most sense and has to be the early favorite to bat leadoff most nights, but Pederson isn't a terrible option despite his slugging ways. His .246 batting average in 2016 doesn't scream "leadoff hitter," but he did get on base at a .352 clip, which is top-of-the-order material. That being said, it would be surprising if Roberts moved Pederson's .847 OPS out of the heart of the lineup.
Feb 14 2017Pederson is expected to be the Dodgers' everyday centerfielder this season, the Los Angeles Times reports.Despite batting just .246, Pederson showed improvements at the plate in his sophomore season. He flashed more power (.495 slugging percentage and .249 isolated power rating) while maintaining his solid on-base skills (.352 on-base percentage). While the numbers don't show it (.125 with one homer in 77 plate appearances against left-handers), manager Dave Roberts was impressed with Pederson's improvements against southpaws last season. Assuming good health, the young slugger should have no problem reaching the 25 home run mark for the third season in a row.
Oct 2 2016Pederson suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Giants, but it's not expected to impact his availability for the NLDS, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.Pederson stayed in the game Sunday, indicating the issue may not be overly serious. Still, this is a situation worth monitoring as the week progresses to ensure he's healthy for Game 1 against the Nationals.
Sep 30 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.Pederson started Thursday against left-hander Christian Friedrich, but he will be held out Friday with a tougher southpaw -- Madison Bumgarner -- on the mound for the opponent. Enrique Hernandez will handle center field for the Dodgers on Friday night.
Sep 29 2016Pederson is in the starting lineup and hitting eighth Thursday against the Padres.It's just Pederson's seventh start in Los Angeles' 43 games against a left-handed pitcher this year. Perhaps the Dodgers figured he could handle Christian Friedrich, who's saddled with a 4.66 ERA. Pederson could be a sneaky daily fantasy punt play, but it's hard to argue strongly for a bat with a .091/.239/.164 line in 55 at-bats against southpaws.
Sep 25 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.With the left-handed Tyler Anderson set to take the mound for Colorado, Pederson will have the day off. Enrique Hernandez will head to center field and start in place of Pederson.
Sep 21 2016Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.With a lefty on the hill for San Francisco, the Dodgers will use a primarily right-handed lineup and leave Pederson on the bench. Enrique Hernandez wil take over in center field and bat seventh in place of Pederson.
Sep 19 2016Pederson is not in the lineup Monday against the Giants.Lefty Madison Bumgarner is toeing the rubber for San Francisco on Monday evening, so Pederson will retreat to the bench for a night off. Enrique Hernandez will replace him in center field for the night.
Sep 18 2016Pederson was ejected for arguing balls and strikes after striking out in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Diamondbacks.Pederson walked and scored a run after entering the game as a pinch hitter for Charlie Culberson in the sixth inning. He was ejected by home-plate umpire Ryan Blakney for arguing a called third strike in his second at-bat. It was Pederson's first ejection of the season.
Sep 17 2016Pederson went 2-for-4 with a home run, a steal, two RBI and a run in Saturday's win over Arizona.Pederson had hit only two singles in his last seven games after launching two homers in the game before that stretch. The 24-year-old has six steals this year, but displayed much more speed in the minors, where he topped 20 stolen bases in four straight years. It remains to be seen whether or not the young outfielder will be able to replicate that production in the majors.
Sep 13 2016Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.Pederson holds a measly .100 batting average against lefties on the season, so he'll head to the bench with left-hander CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for New York. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field in his stead.
Sep 11 2016Pederson went 3-for-3 with a pair of bombs and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 victory over the Marlins.It was the first time since Aug. 17 that Pederson reached base four times in a game. This was also his first multi-home run game since June 14. He is batting .249 with 22 homers, 58 RBI, 56 runs and five stolen bases this season.
Sep 7 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.The Dodgers are deploying an all-righty lineup Wednesday (with the exception of Corey Seager and pitcher Brock Stewart) against southpaw Robbie Ray. Enrique Hernandez will get the start in center field and hit second.
Sep 4 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.Pederson will take his left-handed bat to the bench in Sunday's series finale against southpaw Christian Friedrich and the Padres. Enrique Hernandez will get the call to man center field in his stead.
Aug 31 2016Pederson is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader in Coors Field, the Los Angeles Times' Andy McCullough reports.He will take a seat with lefty Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Rockies in Game 1, but should be back in the lineup for Game 2 against hard-throwing righty Jeff Hoffman. Enrique Hernandez is starting in center field and hitting sixth in the day game.
Aug 30 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.Pederson is 4-for-47 (.085) and owns just a .370 OPS against lefties this season, so it comes as no surprise that he will get a day off with a left-hander on the mound for the opponent Tuesday. Andrew Toles will man center field in Pederson's place.
Aug 28 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.With a southpaw taking the mound for Chicago, Pederson will head to the bench while Enrique Hernandez starts in center field. Pederson will likely return to action Monday, as Jon Gray is slated to pitch for the Rockies.
Aug 26 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Friday versus the Cubs.With the left-handed Mike Montgomery taking the mound for Chicago, Pederson will head to the bench and give way to Enrique Hernandez in center field. Pederson will likely be back in the lineup Saturday, as Jason Hammel is slated to pitch for the Cubs.
Aug 25 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.The Dodgers are once again rolling out their right-handed-heavy lineup with San Francisco starting another left-hander in Matt Moore. Enrique Hernandez starts in center field in place of Pederson and the two players will likely continue on in a platoon situation for the foreseeable future.
Aug 23 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.Manager Dave Roberts has stacked his lineup with mostly right-handed bats to counter Giants ace Madison Bumgarner, with Enrique Hernandez subbing in for Pederson in center field. Pederson is putting together his best month of the season (.288/.411/.508) but is just 4-for-41 (.098 average) this year against left-handed pitching.
Aug 17 2016Pederson went 3-for-4 with a walk Wednesday, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 7-2.Pederson continued a recent trend of getting on base at a tremendous clip, with a .440 OBP in his last 15 games prior to Wednesday. After hitting just .210 last season with 170 strikeouts, fantasy owners should be quite happy with Pederson's improving plate discipline. Pederson is still hitting for power too, his 42 extra-base hits nearly matching his total from last year already.
Aug 14 2016Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double and two-run homer in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Pirates.The slugging outfielder connected off reliever Jared Hughes for a two-run blast in the sixth that drove in Corey Seager. Pederson has hit his stride at the plate in August, with four multi-hit efforts, six doubles and a .323/.432/.613 line in 31 at-bats. It's by far his best month of the season to date, and he's brought his season average up 14 points since Aug. 3.
Aug 9 2016Pederson went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and an RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Phillies.Pederson did a good job staying within himself and working his way on base while those around him did the heavy lifting. His 12.2-percent walk rate represents a career-low since cracking the majors in 2014, but still allows the patient young outfielder to contribute even when the hits aren't coming.
Aug 8 2016Pederson is back in the Dodgers' lineup for Monday's matchup against the Phillies.Pederson was on the bench for two consecutive games against southpaws but will have his left-handed bat back in the lineup Monday against Philadelphia's right-handed starter Zach Eflin. Pederson is hitting a meaty .255/.344/.510 with 15 of his 16 home runs in 85 games against right-handed pitching this season.
Aug 8 2016Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three RBI in Monday's 9-4 victory over the Phillies.Pederson got a golden opportunity with the bases loaded in the bottom of the first, and took advantage in a big way by driving in two with his first double. He added the game's final run with another RBI double in the eighth, capping his finest August effort after starting the month in a 2-for-13 slump through six appearances.
Aug 7 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday night against the Red Sox, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.The Dodgers will face a lefty in their second straight game Sunday evening, and Pederson will not end up starting either contest. Manager Dave Roberts has certainly limited his exposure to lefties this season, as Pederson has just four hits in 43 plate appearances, posting a .467 OPS. As a result, Pederson will once again give way to Enrique Hernandez in center field.
Aug 6 2016Pederson is out of Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.Pederson has toed the diamond in 13 consecutive games but will start Saturday's game on the bench as Enrique Hernandez gets the nod in center. After homering in three consecutive games to close out the month of July, Pederson has cooled off, going just 2-for-11 (.182) since then.
Jul 31 2016Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo shot in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the D'Backs.Pederson hit his 15th home run, and second in as many nights, in a fairly meaningless situation with his team down to their last out and trailing by three runs with nobody on base in the final frame. The 24-year-old center fielder has scored a run in six straight games while going 8-for-20 (.400) with two homers, six RBI and six runs during that stretch.
Jul 31 2016Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SB Nation's True Blue LA reports.With southpaw Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for the opposition, the lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat, Enrique Hernandez will log the start in center field in his return from the DL. Over 173 career plate appearances versus lefties, Pederson owns a .192/.281/.358 slash line.
Jul 31 2016Pederson got the day off Sunday, or he thought he did until he came in and hit a pinch-hit home run in the Dodgers' blowout 14-3 win over the Diamondbacks.Pederson got the night off against left-handed starter Patrick Corbin, but ended up pinch-hitting for the pitcher in the eighth and hit his 16th home run of the season. It was also Pederson's third straight day with a homer, proving to fantasy owners that he has regained his form after a brief DL stint earlier in July with a sprained AC joint. The young center fielder has always had promising power potential, and is showing improving contact in just his second full season, raising his average to .242 after hitting just .210 last season. Pederson is a crazy .429/.520/.905 in his last seven games, and will look to keep things going at Coors field on Tuesday.
Jul 19 2016Pederson was called up Tuesday, Andy McCullough of the LATimes reports.Pederson was fantastic during his rehab assignment, collecting five hits and four walks over 12 plate appearances in three games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old outfielder, shelved since the end of June with a sprained AC joint, was slashing .286/.412/.536 with six walks over his last 10 games prior to landing on the DL. It's likely he could make the start in center field Tuesday against Washington for his first game back.
Jul 18 2016Pederson (shoulder) is expected to return to the Dodgers' lineup on Tuesday, MLB.com reportsPederson went 5-for-8 with three walks in his three-game assignment and should play center field most every day for the Dodgers going forward.
Jul 15 2016Pederson (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with two walks in a rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.Pederson saw the ball well Friday in his first game action since June 28. He is expected to play at least another game or two in the minors before potentially returning to the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Jul 14 2016Pederson (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City and could return to the Dodgers by Tuesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.Pederson was not cleared to swing a bat as of one week ago, but he has progressed over the last few days and is ready to set out on a rehab assignment. According to Gurnick, it could be a quick tuneup of a rehab assignment with Tuesday being the targeted return date. Once Pederson returns, he'll add a powerful left-handed bat to a lineup that was middling through the first half of the season.
Jul 8 2016Pederson (shoulder) still has not been cleared to swing a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.There was some initial optimism that Pederson could return from the DL immediately following the All-Star break, but that's looking like far from a sure thing with the 24-year-old still shut down from swinging. Pederson figures to ultimately require at least a couple minor league rehab games to prepare for a return to the major league roster. Andrew Toles was brought up Friday to help out in center field in the meantime.
Jul 1 2016Pederson (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day DL on Friday.Will Venable was summoned back from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Pederson's spot on the roster, but it looks like Trayce Thompson will serve as Pederson's primary replacement in center field. Pederson will be eligible to return when play resumes following the All-Star break, but it's uncertain if he'll be ready at that time.
Jul 1 2016Pederson has been diagnosed with a sprained right AC joint, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.The Dodgers put Pederson on the DL prior to Friday game and called up Will Venable in a corresponding move. Fortunately, it seems Pederson has a good chance to be ready to go following the All-Star break. Trayce Thompson has taken over in center field in the interim.
Jul 1 2016Pederson (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.A DL decision in coming, and Will Venable's reported presence in the Dodgers' clubhouse would seem to bode poorly for Pederson's chances of avoiding deactivation. Trayce Thompson is in center field once again Friday, flanked by Howie Kendrick and Yasiel Puig.
Jun 30 2016Pederson (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Brewers, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.Thursday will mark the second straight absence for Pederson, who departed Tuesday's game with what the team diagnosed as a bruised AC joint. Pederson has not made significant progress over the last two days, and the LA Times reported Wednesday that the outfielder could be headed for the DL if he doesn't demonstrate improvement in the near future.
Jun 29 2016Pederson (shoulder) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.He left Tuesday's game with a bruised AC joint and was considered day-to-day, but given the force at which he crashed into the outfield wall Tuesday, it's not surprising that he is out of the lineup Wednesday. Trayce Thompson will start in center field and hit sixth against Milwaukee.
Jun 29 2016Pederson (shoulder) could end up on the DL if he doesn't show any progress soon, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.Pederson left Tuesday's game with a bruised AC joint after slamming into the outfield wall and is currently considered day-to-day. He is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game as Trayce Thompson gets the start in center against the Brewers. If Pederson does end up missing time on the disabled list, Trayce Thompson will likely earn most of the time in center while Howie Kendrick figures to get more time in left.
Jun 28 2016Pederson, who left Tuesday's game after slamming into the outfield wall, has a bruised AC joint (shoulder) and is considered day-to-day, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.Manager Dave Roberts said after the game that he thinks the Dodgers may have dodged a bullet, as X-rays on Pederson's shoulder were negative. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday, but it sounds like he could avoid a DL stint. Trayce Thompson figures to get the bulk of the starts in center field while Pederson is out.
Jun 28 2016Pederson left Tuesday's game with an apparent right arm/shoulder injury after slamming into the outfield wall while making a spectacular catch, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.Jonathan Lucroy, who was at second base, managed to scored on the tag, as Pederson was unable to get up to throw the ball back in. He was replaced by Trayce Thompson in center field, with Yasiel Puig coming in to play right field. Pederson will likely go for tests after the game, and his status will be updated when the team provides more details about the nature of the injury.
Jun 27 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA reports.As has typically been the case this season, Pederson will be held out with a left-hander -- this time, Francisco Liriano -- on the mound for the opponent. Trayce Thompson will get the start in center field in Pederson's place.
Jun 25 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Saturday's tilt with Pittsburgh.Having not missed game action since June 6, Pederson will get a routine day off with Trayce Thompson filling in for him in center field. Pederson has heated up since mid-June, homering five times and reaching base safely in 11 of his last 14 games. The 24-year-old outfielder has slashed .300/.340/.680 with a 1.020 OPS during that time.
Jun 15 2016Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.Pederson gets the day off Wednesday with the Dodgers facing left-hander Patrick Corbin. His well-documented struggles against left-handed pitching in 2015 have spilled into 2016 as he's hitting a mere .130 through 23 at-bats against southpaws on the year. Trayce Thompson will take over in center field for the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Jun 8 2016Pederson is out of the lineup against the Rockies on Wednesday.Pederson will sit for the second time in this three game series as Scott Van Slyke will start in right field Wednesday. With the Rockies pitching left-hander Chris Rusin, manager Dave Roberts only placed one left-handed hitter (Adrian Gonzalez) in the starting lineup. Pederson will likely be back in the lineup against the Giants on Friday.
Jun 6 2016Pederson is out of Monday's lineup against the Rockies.Scott Van Slyke will play in just his seventh game of the season as Pederson gets a night off. Pederson, who has played in 12 straight games, is likely to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado. The team will hope that giving Pederson a night to rest will help rejuvenate his batting, as he's slashed just .152/.188/.239 since his last day off.
May 21 2016Pederson is in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Padres.Pederson was given the night off Friday as they were facing a lefty. Pederson has logged just 14 at-bats against southpaws this season. He will match up against Cesar Vargas Saturday. Pederson sports a .965 OPS against right-handers on the season.
May 20 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres.He will sit in favor of Trayce Thompson in center field with Christian Friedrich due up for San Diego, as is typical whenever the Dodgers face a lefty. Pederson has logged all of 14 at-bats against southpaws so far this season, with his lone hit against a left-hander going for a home run.
May 9 2016Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.Trayce Thompson will once again start in center field against a lefty as the Dodgers face Mets southpaw Steven Matz on Monday night.
May 7 2016Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays.The power-hitting centerfielder went deep off knuckleballer R.A. Dickey with one out in the second, giving him two homers in his first four games of the new month. Pederson has been steady at the plate in his third season, and is now slashing .276/.385/.539 over his first 76 at-bats.
May 4 2016Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.Manager Dave Roberts announced last week that Pederson would get Wednesday off while the Dodgers were playing on the unforgiving Tropicana Field turf, and he held true to that statement. Tracy Thompson will fill his spot in center field and bat sixth.
May 3 2016Pederson is in the lineup and batting eighth for Tuesday's game against the Rays, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.This is the first time that Pederson has been in the starting lineup against a left-handed pitcher, and he is 0-for-6 overall against southpaws on the season after hitting .216 against them in 2015. He is likely in the lineup primarily due to the Dodgers getting a DH for this series in Tampa Bay.
May 1 2016Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.Pederson will take a seat with lefty Drew Pomeranz on the hill for the Padres, allowing Trayce Thompson to get the start in center field. Thompson appears to be the regular option against southpaws, as he's started over Pederson each time the Dodgers have faced a lefty this year. After batting .216 against left-handed pitching in 2015 and starting this season 2-for-10, the Dodgers seem comfortable utilizing Pederson in this platoon.
Apr 21 2016Pederson will hit cleanup in Thursday's game against the Braves, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.Pederson has not hit higher than sixth in any other game this season, but he will move up to the fourth spot Thursday with regular cleanup hitter Adrian Gonzalez being bumped up to third for a day. Pederson has a hit in three straight games and owns an .883 OPS against right-handers on the season. He will face a righty Thursday with Matt Wisler on the mound for the Braves.
Apr 19 2016Pederson credits mechanical adjustments made this winter with his early-season success, the Dodgers' official site reports.Pederson is off to a .257/.316/.514 start, including a pair of homers in 12 games. His .14 BB/K is uncharacteristically low compared to last season's 0.54 mark, but we should see that rise considerably over the course of the season. The bigger concern is that Pederson has just three at-bats versus left-hand pitching, though manager Dave Roberts has not called this a strict platoon.
Apr 18 2016Pederson hit the game-winning two-run home run in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Giants.The 23-year-old is off to a nice start in his second-year in his second full season -- he's slashing .257/.316/.514 through the first two weeks. Pederson's numbers at this point are slightly above where they were last year at this time, which is an encouraging sign that the young outfielder is making strides.
Apr 15 2016Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.Trayce Thompson will man center field and bat sixth for a second straight day, with another lefty due up in Madison Bumgarner. Pederson has collected eight hits (including one homer) in 28 at-bats so far this season, but he's also struck multiple times in four games and 12 times in total. It looks like he may be in a strict platoon for the foreseeable future.
Apr 12 2016Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.Trayce Thompson will take Pederson's spot in center field Tuesday with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound for Arizona. The sheer volume of injuries to Dodger outfielders should ensure that Pederson sees regular playing time, but he's still more likely than not to be left out of the lineup when LA faces a left-handed starter.
Apr 9 2016Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.With Madison Bumgarner on the hill for the Giants, the Dodgers are rolling out a primarily right-handed lineup for Saturday's contest. Pederson is 2-for-8 lifetime against Bumgarner and a career .203 hitter against lefties. Trayce Thompson will take over in center field Saturday.
Apr 7 2016Pederson went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored against the Giants on Thursday.Four games into the season, we've seen a pretty familiar version of Pederson -- one who's off to a strong start and is showing his power bat, but has also struck out seven times in 16 at-bats. The enticing potential for a power-speed combo will keep him in fantasy lineups, but he's going to struggle with batting average again if he can't start making more contact.
Apr 4 2016Pederson smacked a pair of doubles with an RBI an a run, but also struck out twice among his five at-bats in Monday's season-opening blowout of the Padres.Pederson's whiffing problems were well documented last year, but doubles were not a big part of his repertoire -- he had seven more homers (26) than two-baggers (19). His combination of power, walks and strikeouts plays in formats that don't dock you for the strikeouts, especially because the nearly 24-year-old Pederson certainly has the legs to do a better job stealing bases than he did last year.
Mar 31 2016Pederson will get the day off Thursday but manager Dave Roberts announced that he'll be back in the lineup Friday and Saturday, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.Pederson will get a rare chance to rest Thursday before the season officially kicks off Monday in San Diego. Enrique Hernandez will take Pederson's usual spot in center for Thursday's matchup with the Angels.
Mar 22 2016Pederson went 0-for-3 against the Royals on Tuesday, but he's still hitting .324 this spring and is set to be the everyday center fielder.The average looks nice, but Pederson has struck out 16 times and walked just twice in 37 at-bats. He's likely to hit in the bottom third of the order initially.
Mar 11 2016Pederson will face no competition for center field starts despite Trayce Thompson's heavy spring training usage, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.There could be some concern that Pederson would lose starts against left-handed pitchers like he did in 2015, but Dave Roberts and the front office seem committed to giving the young talent an opportunity to play everyday. However, if he struggles as badly as he did down the stretch last year, Kike Hernandez and Thompson could jump in against southpaws.
Mar 10 2016Pederson was 2-for-4 with his first spring home run Wednesday against the Angels.Pederson had started 1-for-7 with five strikeouts, but all of a sudden he's now hitting .273/.385/.545. He's struck out in six of his 11 at-bats, but even with a poor spring, he should be a lock to be the team's Opening Day center fielder.
Oct 15 2015Pederson will start Thursday in Game 5 of the NLDS.Pederson will take over in center field and hit eighth in the order as the Dodgers look to extend their season against Mets' righty Jacob DeGrom. Andre Either will take over in right field with Enrique Hernandez sliding over to left.
Oct 10 2015Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of the Dodgers' NLDS matchup with the Mets.Pederson went 0-for-3 in Friday's game, so manager Don Mattingly decided to change things up in center field Saturday, and will give Enrique Hernandez the start in Pederson's place.
Oct 1 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday against the Giants.Pederson had been seeing steady run in center field, but will give way to Enrique Hernandez for the Thursday afternoon contest. Despite the fact that Pederson has just one hit since Sep. 21, he still appears to be in the Dodgers' postseason plans.
Sep 24 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday, SB Nation's Eric Stephen reports.The Dodgers are resting the entire starting outfield Thursday. The rookie center fielder is hitting .188 with 58 strikeouts in 53 games in the second half, and he has hit below .240 in every month other than April.
Sep 22 2015Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.Pederson started the last nine games in center field, but he will get a night off Tuesday with the Dodgers looking to get as many right-handed hitters as possible in the lineup against Diamondbacks southpaw Robbie Ray. Chris Heisey will get the start in center field in Pederson's place.
Sep 13 2015Pederson went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Diamondbacks.After seemingly losing his starting job in August, Pederson seems to have reclaimed the bulk of the duties in September following Enrique Hernandez's placement on the DL. While Pederson still tends to sit out against left-handed pitching, his recent improvement at the plate should allow him to stick in the lineup on most occasions down the stretch. He's hitting .313/.436/.531 so far this month.
Sep 11 2015Pederson is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks, Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic reports.Pederson will sit for the second time in three games, as the Dodgers will be opposed by the left-handed Robbie Ray. Chris Heisey will get the start in center field in his place and bat eighth.
Sep 8 2015Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.He had three hits in Monday's win, his first multi-hit game since July 25, but Pederson will head to the bench Tuesday with lefty Andrew Heaney toeing the rubber for the Angels. Chris Heisey starts in center field and bats ninth.
Sep 2 2015Pederson went 1-for-3 with a 405-foot home run off Madison Bumgarner in the Dodgers' 2-1 win over the Giants on Tuesday.Pederson has of course notably cooled off since the All-Star break, but he's looked much better at the plate in the two games against the Giants, striking out just once in six at-bats and notching a couple hits. He should be in there again Wednesday against Mike Leake.
Aug 31 2015Pederson is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.Pederson will start Monday for the second straight day, but that's not necessarily a sign that he is earning back some playing time, as Enrique Hernandez -- who has taken over the center field duties of late -- will sit out with a hamstring injury. Pederson's role moving forward may be unclear, but what is certain is that he he will man center field and hit eighth Monday night.
Aug 28 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs.Pederson's rough second half continued Thursday as he went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout to push his hitless streak to six games. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field Friday against Jason Hammel and the Cubs.
Aug 27 2015Pederson is batting eighth and starting in center field Thursday against the Reds.Pederson will get the starting nod for the first time in five games, replacing Enrique Hernandez in center field. After batting under the Mendoza Line in back-to-back months, Pederson would need an offensive explosion to work his way back into manager Don Mattingly's favor.
Aug 26 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.Pederson was expected to sit again Wednesday due to the left-handed hurler on the mound, and that is indeed the case. Enrique Hernandez will start in his place, batting eighth for the Dodgers.
Aug 25 2015Pederson, who is out of the lineup Tuesday, is expected to sit out Wednesday's game as well, ESPN.com reports.The Reds are starting another lefty on Wednesday (David Holmberg), meaning Pederson will likely make it four straight on the bench in favor of Enrique Hernandez in center field. Pederson said he understands his recent reduction in playing time, saying, "We're in a time when we need to win ballgames and put the best team out there and that's not me right now." While Pederson is batting just .163 and slugging .293 since the All-Star break, he's still been able to get on base at a .333 clip.
Aug 23 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Though the Astros will start a right-hander Sunday in Lance McCullers, Pederson will still be held out of action in favor of Enrique Hernandez. It's been a dismal second-half for Pederson, once a leading candidate for NL Rookie of the Year honors. He's slashed a woeful .163/.333/.293 since the All-Star break.
Aug 22 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Saturday.With Pederson in a substantial slump and a tough lefty (Scott Kazmir) on the mound for the Astros it's no surprise that the Dodgers will give the rookie the day off. Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and hit seventh.
Aug 14 2015Pederson was 1-for-2 with a walk and his 22nd home run Thursday against the Reds.He also mixed in a sacrifice fly. Pederson has struggled mightily since the All-Star break and is now hitting .221/.357/.449. He'll still continue to play most days in center due to his defense and offensive upside.
Aug 10 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Monday against the Nationals, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.Pederson will sit out for the second time in three games, as the Dodgers go with Enrique Hernandez in center field. Pederson's post-break struggles have continued into August, as he's just 3-of-18 at the plate on the month.
Aug 8 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Saturday.It is just a standard day off for Pederson, who had a two-run double in Friday's game. Enrique Hernandez will get the start in center field and hit sixth Saturday.
Aug 2 2015Pederson will return to the lineup Sunday against the Angels.Pederson's recent struggles since the All-Star break coupled with the Dodgers' crowded outfield situation resulted in him riding the pine the previous two games when the Angels had left-handers on the mound. It wouldn't be surprising if the Dodgers continued to deploy some sort of platoon arrangement with Pederson and Enrique Hernandez in an effort to get the rookie back on track. Pederson has already lost his hold on the leadoff role, as he'll occupy the eighth spot in the order Sunday.
Aug 1 2015Pederson is out of the Dodgers' lineup again Saturday.Enrique Hernandez will get another start in center field with the Dodgers facing a lefty (Andrew Heaney) for a second straight day. Considering Pederson's .233/.317/.397 batting line against left-handed pitching, it would make sense if manager Don Mattingly continued to platoon at the position. Pederson was also recently relieved of his leadoff duties against right-handed pitching.
Jul 31 2015Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.With lefty Hector Santiago due up for the Angels, Pederson will sit in favor of Enrique Hernandez in center field. A second straight 0-for-4, three-strikeout showing Wednesday lowered Pederson's batting line for the month of July to .169/.229/.258. He hit seventh in the finale against Oakland and may be relegated to a bottom-third spot in the order until he gets it going.
Jul 29 2015Pederson has dropped to seventh in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the A's.Pederson has somewhat picked it up over the past week with a .240 batting average over his last 25 at-bats, but his month of July has been a disappointment for the most part with a .176 average and just one home run. He'll drop from his usual leadoff spot to seventh Wednesday as the Dodgers face Jesse Chavez and the A's.
Jul 1 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against Arizona, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.The Dodgers are going with a very right-handed heavy lineup Wednesday with left-hander Robby Ray on the hill for the Diamondbacks. While Pederson's average splits against lefties and righties are similar (.244 and .245 respectively), his power numbers are generated against right handers for the most part. Erique Hernandez will take Pederson's place in center field Wednesday.
Jun 29 2015Pederson hit his 20th home run of the season in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.Pederson has just a .213 average in June, but he has stayed productive with his power. Monday's home run was his seventh of the month and his 12th extra-base hit. He has a .500 slugging percentage in June despite his strikeout issues -- his strikeout Monday was his 34th of the month -- and that power will give him plenty of leeway to work things out.
Jun 25 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Thursday, Dodgers reporter Alanna Rizzo reports.Pederson's average appears to have plateaued at .249, which lines up with preseason expectations. He has hit for plenty of power (19 home runs) but has not been the threat on the bases that many expected him to be, as he has been thrown out on five of his seven attempts. Enrique Hernandez will get the start in center field and bat atop the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Cubs.
Jun 20 2015Pederson will bat second for the Dodgers on Saturday.Yasiel Puig went 0-for-5 with a strikeout atop the order Friday, but manager Don Mattingly will stick with him in the leadoff spot Saturday and bat Pederson second yet again. Pederson currently sits with an .868 OPS for the month of June, but he has just two extra-base hits (both doubles) in his last 14 games.
Jun 17 2015Pederson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.Chris Heisey will step in to man center field as Yasiel Puig takes over atop the order against lefty Wandy Rodriguez. Pederson is batting .295/.392/.523 against southpaws so far this season, but he's now been out of the lineup the last two times the Dodgers have faced a lefty starter.
Jun 9 2015Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona.Pederson will get the night off as the Dodgers stack a righty-heavy lineup against D'Backs' left-hander Robbie Ray. Chris Heisey will get the call in center field and bat leadoff.
Jun 4 2015Pederson went 2-for-3 with three runs, a home run, and an RBI against the Rockies on Wednesday.Pederson homered in his fifth straight game, becoming the first Dodgers rookie to do so. He's also the first Dodgers player to homer in five straight games in a single season since Matt Kemp in 2010. Pederson has 17 homers in 53 games this season, an impressive showing of power for the rookie.
Jun 3 2015Pederson homered in both games of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Rockies and finished the day with a 3-for-8 line and four RBI.Pederson has gone deep in four straight games while driving in eight runs, giving him 16 and 31 for the season in those respective categories. While the stolen-base totals have been surprisingly low (just two steals on six attempts), his power contributions and sterling .383 on-base percentage already have him looking like a star in his first full season in the big leagues. It should be a great race for NL Rookie of the Year honors between Pederson and the Cubs' Kris Bryant.
Jun 1 2015Pederson hit a three-run homer Monday at Colorado -- his lone hit in six at-bats on the day.Disappointing to see Joc fail to lift the ol' batting average, but he still made his fantasy owners feel good by hitting his 14th homer of the year -- but just his second off a lefty. The league's most prolific power-hitting leadoff hitter, Pederson has racked up nearly as many RBI (27) as runs scored (29).
May 25 2015Pederson produced two singles, a double, and scored a run across five at-bats in Monday's win over the Braves.It was nice to see Pederson bank a couple of hits to aid his batting average, which has been something of a sinkhole this season despite his otherwise steady across-the-board contributions. Despite his current .250 mark in that department, Pederson is no danger of losing his hold on the leadoff gig, as his superb 17.3 walk percentage has buoyed his on-base percentage at .388, well above the level of most of the league's table setters.
May 24 2015Pederson went 1-for-4 against the Padres on Saturday, homering to lead off the bottom of the first and then striking out three times.Pederson represented for two of the three true outcomes in this one, but he draws plenty of walks as well. Of his 170 plate appearances this year, 92 have been homers, walks or strikeouts. Those whiffs are limiting him in batting average, but all those bases on balls keep Pederson's OBP high, and his fantasy owners are loving the power contributions. The one surprising place he's been lacking is the basepaths, where Pederson is just 2-for-6 so far.
May 14 2015Pederson slugged his 10th homer of the season in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.Still in the leadoff slot, Pederson is batting a robust .255/.417/.598. A 32.3% K% is responsible for Pederson's low BA, but it's unlikely fantasy owners are complaining right now.
May 6 2015Pederson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and two RBI in a 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.After hitting a home run on Tuesday, Pederson followed it up with two more solo shots on Wednesday. That makes nine long balls for the season to go along with a .272 batting average and 18 RBI. Pederson has been one of the better players in all of baseball up to this point.
May 5 2015Pederson opened Monday's game against the Brewers with a solo home run off of Kyle Lohse. He finished 1-for-4 with a walk in the losing effort.The home run was Pederson's seventh of the season, and fifth since April 27. Thus far, he's taken well to getting an opportunity atop the Dodgers lineup, although it should be noted that Pederson has also struck out 10 times over the last five games, giving him 31 strikeout in 74 at-bats this season.
May 2 2015Leading off for the second straight game, Pederson went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in the Dodgers' win over Arizona on Friday night.The blast was part of a five-run second inning for the Dodgers and single-handedly gave the pitching staff enough run support Friday. Pederson is now hitting .300/.463/.633 to begin the season, while he's making a strong case to keep a more prominent role in the batting order with Jimmy Rollins' early-season slump. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly dropped Rollins from the leadoff role to the two-hole for the past two games.
Apr 29 2015Pederson will bat leadoff Wednesday against the Giants, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.With Jimmy Rollins struggling and Pederson having posted a robust .458 on-base percentage through 20 games -- the highest OBP among Dodgers regulars -- manager Don Mattingly has decided to move Pederson from the No. 8 spot to atop the batting order. It marks Pederson's first time leading off in his young career. Rollins will move to the two-hole, and it's reasonable to think this change could stick at least until Yasiel Puig (hamstring) returns.
Apr 28 2015Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson has enjoyed near-everyday playing time in center field to this point, with matchups against reigning World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner representing two of the three exceptions. Enrique Hernandez, who was recalled Tuesday, will start in center field and bat second.
Apr 28 2015Pederson homered, doubled, walked, and flashed some impressive glove work in Monday's win over the Giants.The solid game lifted Pederson to .296/.458/.556 on the season. It might be time to elevate him in the lineup, especially with Jimmy Rollins sporting a .282 OBP at the top of the order.
Apr 22 2015Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.Manager Don Mattingly has stacked his lineup with right-handed bats to face lefty Madison Bumgarner, sending Pederson, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to the bench. Chris Heisey will man center field in place of Pederson, who is 12-for-40 with two homers, four doubles and one stolen base (four attempts) so far this season.
Apr 16 2015Pederson went 1-for-1 with an RBI and three walks Wednesday against the Mariners.Pederson made some impressive defensive plays and is turning heads with every game he plays during his first full season in the big leagues. For the season, Pederson is batting .310 and has hit safely in seven of his nine games.
Apr 14 2015Pederson was 1-for-4 with a two-run single in Monday's win over Seattle, leaving him with a solid .280/.357/.520 slash line.Pederson even got the start against the left-handed James Paxton Monday, indicating that Scott Van Slyke's playing time will come more at the expense of Carl Crawford than Pederson.
Apr 13 2015Pederson was 3-for-4 with a walk, double, and his first career home run in Sunday's win over Arizona.He had been 3-for-17 coming into this one, so this should only help solidify Pederson's every day role.
Apr 7 2015Pederson had a solid 2015 debut, going 1-for-3 with a double, walk, run, stolen base, and diving catch in center field.Pederson's walk started the club's eighth inning rally that culminated in Jimmy Rollins' three-run home run. He should start most every day in center, and perhaps eventually performance will dictate a move closer to the top of the order (he hit seventh).
Apr 6 2015Pederson, who is in Monday's lineup in the seven-spot against San Diego, will "for the most part" be the starting center fielder according to manager Don Mattingly, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.No real surprise after Pederson led the team with 22 hits this spring.
Apr 6 2015Pederson is in the starting lineup Monday, batting seventh against the Padres, the Dodgers' official site reports.This isn't exactly a huge surprise. Andre Ethier is set to be a bench player again.
Mar 31 2015Dodgers manager Don Mattingly hinted Tuesday that Pederson will open the season as the starting center fielder, Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles reports.Mattingly said Pederson has "kind of checked off all the boxes," indicating that the team's top prospect is ready for the majors. Mattingly also said that there has been no talk of keeping Pederson in the minors to delay his arbitration clock, providing yet another reason for optimism regarding the talented young outfielder. Provided he can stay healthy for another week, Pederson will enter 2015 as the Dodgers' everyday center fielder. He's been an absolute monster this spring, slashing .368/.400/.754, with six home runs and two stolen bases over 57 at-bats.
Mar 23 2015Pederson leads the team in hits this spring with 17 and is batting a strong .436/.476/.769 with three home runs. He seems to have all but wrapped up the starting center field job.Andre Ethier is doing his best to improve his trade value, riding a recent hot streak to enter Monday's action batting .303/.378/.455. The Dodgers appear to be giving no thought to starting Ethier over the .188-hitting Carl Crawford in left field.
Mar 13 2015Pederson launched a long home run in Thursday's game against the Padres, his first homer of the spring.Pederson is batting .353/.353/.647 while Andre Ethier sits with a modest .708 OPS. All signs continue to point towards Pederson being the team's Opening Day center fielder.
Mar 6 2015Pederson singled and doubled in three at-bats Friday and is now 5-for-7 this spring.All signs pointed to Pederson being the Opening Day center fielder, and that was BEFORE the spring games started. At this rate, he may have the job locked down over Andre Ether within a week.
Mar 4 2015Pederson went 2-for-2 with a double in Wednesday's Cactus League opener against the White Sox.Meanwhile, CF competitor Andre Ethier was 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts. Ethier actually get the start in center while Pederson slotted in as the DH, but don't read anything into that. Ethier is the one who needs work in center defensively, not Ethier. Early advantage for the starting CF job: Pederson.
Feb 19 2015Pederson was among a handful of position players that reported to camp early on Thursday, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.Pederson is the heavy favorite to open as the team's center fielder, but he'll have to win the job. Showing up to camp early certainly won't hurt his chances.
Dec 12 2014Pederson is positioned for the Dodgers' starting job in center field after the team traded Matt Kemp to San Diego on Thursday.Perhaps there are more moves on the horizon, but Pederson was a 30-30 player for the first time in his career at Triple-A in 2014, and he has the tools to be a five-category star. While Andre Ethier is still on the Dodgers' roster, there is little reason to believe that Pederson won't be a part of the everyday lineup as things are becoming less crowded.
Sep 18 2014Pederson is 3-for-18 with five walks since being promoted to Los Angeles, but hasn't been in the starting lineup since Sept. 6.With a healthy Carl Crawford platooning with Scott Van Slyke in left field, there simply isn't room for Pederson right now, particularly given the Dodgers are trying to win the NL West. Pederson's fantasy value the rest of the way will remain minimal.
Sep 7 2014Pederson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.Pederson has drawn starts in three of the last four games, but will sit Sunday with Yasiel Puig (illness) returning to the lineup. With Puig back in the mix, Pederson will likely see reduced playing time, although he should see plenty of reps off the bench.
Sep 3 2014Pederson was 1-for-3 with a walk in his first major league start Tuesday against the Nationals.Pederson's hit was a bloop single off Doug Fister. He's still unlikely to play more than once or twice a week, but this is a nice debut for the kid.
Sep 2 2014Pederson will make his first big-league start Tuesday.He will play center field and bat seventh, and is immediately a solid option in daily leagues. However, it's no guarantee that Pederson will play on even a semi-regular basis, and he would probably have to really hit the ground running for that to be the case. He'll replace the slumping Yasiel Puig in the lineup Tuesday, but is more likely to be used primarily as a bench bat/runner going forward.
Sep 1 2014Pederson's contract was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 FOX Sports LA reports.As expected, Pederson will make his long-awaited arrival to the big leagues, a promotion that's been long overdue. Unfortunately for the 22-year-old, the Dodgers outfield still remains jam-packed, likely forcing Pederson to settle in as an overqualified pinch-hitting option. He'll likely enter 2015 as one of the top hitting prospects in baseball, after supplying 33 homers and stealing 30 bases over 121 games for Albuquerque.
Jul 7 2014Pederson (shoulder) hopes to be activated from the disabled list at Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday or Thursday, Examiner.com's Chris Jackson reports.Pederson, who is recovering from a Grade 1 AC joint separation in his right shoulder, said that he is about 90 percent healthy. He's been a force for the Isotopes this season, slashing .319/.437/.568 with 17 home runs and 20 stolen bases in 332 plate appearances. His strikeout rate (28.6 percent) is rather high, but he also carries a superb 17.2 percent walk rate. As well as he has played this season, Pederson still has to deal with the reality of the Dodgers' crowded outfield situation. Making matters worse, Carl Crawford (ankle) is nearing a return from the disabled list.
Jun 26 2014Pederson (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day DL with "right shoulder inflammation," even though the reported diagnosis is a Grade 1 separation.He won't do any baseball activities with the shoulder for at least nine days, and this could hinder any chances Pederson had of being a mid-summer call-up. He's one of the most dynamic fantasy prospects in the minor leagues, and would have probably already been up at the big-league level if he were on a team with a glaring hole in the outfield. Late-summer or September may be the first wee see of him in a Dodgers uniform.
Jun 25 2014Pederson (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Wednesday that revealed an AC separation in his right shoulder and is expected to miss at least 10 days.Pederson departed Tuesday's game at Triple-A Albuquerque after diving for a fly ball. While the AC separation is probably a bit more serious of an injury than the Dodgers originally expected, Pederson is not expected to miss much more than a week-and-a-half. The 22-year-old is hitting .319/.437/.568 with 17 home runs and 42 RBI in 74 Triple-A games.
Jun 24 2014Pederson's shoulder injury is not believed to be serious, according to manager Don Mattingly, and he will be evaluated Wednesday in Albuquerque, the Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports.He departed Tuesday's game with the injury, and while it is not believed to be serious, we should know something more substantial following Wednesday's evaluation.
May 28 2014Pederson could be in line for a promotion to the big leagues following the injury to Carl Crawford (ankle).All speculation here, but Pederson is raking in Triple-A and he's on the 40-man roster. Better yet, he plays a solid center field and could see plenty of playing time as the team's fourth outfielder.
May 3 2014Pederson, 22, continues to mash at Triple-A Albquerque, hitting .390/.496/.667 with seven homers, 15 RBI and nine stolen bases through 28 games this season.The song remains the same for Pederson, however, as long as the Dodgers' primary outfielders remain healthy. Perhaps his best path to regular playing time at the big league level will be paved with a trade, but either way, Pederson is simply stuck for the time being. It's interesting to note, however, that Pederson has played 22 of 27 games in center field for the Isotopes this season.
Apr 2 2014Pederson will begin the year in Triple-A Albuquerque.The 21 year-old struggled in the spring, but has put up solid numbers in the minors the past few seasons. The Dodgers already have a full outfield, but Pederson could help fill in later in the event of an injury.
Jun 29 2013Pederson went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's game against Double-A Montgomery.After looking like a candidate for a promotion when Matt Kemp hit the disabled list at the end of May, Pederson has remained at Chattanooga and is delivering a strong .297/.398/.549 line with five homers, 15 RBI and an 8-for-9 mark as a basestealer in June (25 games). The Dodgers may opt to give him a look at Triple-A before the season is over, although it's also possible that he will be moved before the July 31 trade deadline, as the Dodgers are believed to be seeking upgrades in their rotation, among other places.
May 30 2013Pederson will not be recalled to replace Matt Kemp (hamstring), Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles reports.Pederson and Yasiel Puig will continue to season in the minors, with a lesser prospect from Triple-A Albuquerque likely earning a promotion to replace Matt Kemp in center field. Tony Gwynn, Nick Buss, and Matt Angle could all be candidates, with Gwynn looking like the probable choice.
May 30 2013Pederson is not in the lineup for Double-A Chattanooga on Thursday, the LA Times' Bill Shaikin reports.With Matt Kemp (hamstring) headed to the disabled list, Pederson could be in line for a call-up and significant playing time with the Dodgers. Both Pederson and the more highly regarded Yasiel Puig have been hitting well in Chattanooga, but the early signs point to Pederson receiving the promotion. While he may not be as big of a name as Puig, Pederson is no slouch, as evidenced by his .313/.393/.516 batting line. He produced a nearly identical .313/.396/.516 batting line in 499 plate appearances with High-A Rancho Cucamonga last seasons
May 22 2013Pederson has been discussed as a potential call-up according to manager Don Mattingly, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.Pederson has a .954 OPS in Double-A to go with eight homers and 13 steals, but Yasiel Puig would seem to be the next guy in line should the struggling Dodgers feel they need a spark. Regardless, Pederson's star continues to rise.