four different names from the Diamondbacks were ranked- Christian Walker (15th), Paul Sewald (22nd), Joc Pederson (32nd), and Jordan Montgomery (50th). Walker at 15th is particularly interesting.

The Rangers had the best offense in the American League in 2023, scoring 881 runs while slashing .263/.337/.452 with a 116 ...

including former D-backs legend J.D. Martinez, Jorge Soler and Justin Turner. But Hazen turned to a hitter who had severely underperformed in 2023. He brought Joc Pederson to the desert on a one ...

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Pederson, who was held out of Thursday's season opener against a lefty, was in the lineup against a right-hander. Texas manager Bruce Bochy may be strict in using Pederson against right-handers only.

Slugger Joc Pederson seems happy to have landed with the Texas Rangers, hopeful he can help elevate them to the same sort of top-tier offense he was a part of with the Diamondbacks last season.

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 ...

The groundwork for Joc Pederson becoming a Texas Ranger was laid last September, when Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young sat with Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen.