Rangers' Joc Pederson Begins Rehab Assignment at Double-A Frisco

Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson has begun a rehab assignment with the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders as he recovers from a fractured right hand sustained on May 24. Pederson has shown promising progress, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in his first rehab game as a designated hitter and playing first base the following day. Manager Bruce Bochy expressed optimism about Pederson's return, noting he could rejoin the Rangers for their upcoming road trip against the Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners. Before his injury, Pederson struggled at the plate with a .131 batting average over 46 games but had a resurgence in his last 17 games prior to the injury. The 33-year-old, a two-time World Series champion, was signed by the Rangers in December 2024 and is on track to continue ramping up his workload as he recovers. Pederson’s return is anticipated to bolster the Rangers' lineup as they have improved offensively since his injury.