The Diamondbacks keep enhancing their roster. Joc Pederson, an outfielder and designated hitter, is allegedly in agreement with them
on a $12.5MM, one-year guarantee. The client of Excel Sports Management is owed a $3MM buyout on a $14MM mutual option for
2025, in addition to a $9.5MM salary for the next season.
1/25: The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign free agency slugger Joc Pederson, per a report from the
Arizona Republic.
As stated in the paper:
According to a source on Thursday, the Diamondbacks and free-agent slugger Joc Pederson are “very close” to signing a deal.
Pederson’s presence would help the team fulfill its need for a middle-of-the-lineup bat.
The D’Backs want to strengthen their offensive this summer after losing to the Texas Rangers in the World Series. They acquired
Pederson in addition to bringing back Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and trading for Eugenio Suarez. If they want to compete with the Los
Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, they will want that offensive.
Conversely, Pederson’s decision to travel to Arizona means he will not be visiting Toronto. The Jays were reportedly quite interested in
his talents, as we had learned earlier in the month. After all, they also required assistance at designated hitter following Brandon Belt’s
departure via free agency.
After ten years in the major leagues, the 31-year-old Pederson joined the
He is a.237 hitter with 186 home runs and 485 RBI in his career. In 2015, he hit 26 home runs, and in 2019, he drove in 74 runs,
making both seasons his most productive.
Toronto may try to get Joey Votto to fill in at designated hitter now that Pederson is out of the picture. The Angels have lately
expressed interest in him. Additionally, they have ties to Jorge Soler.
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