Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson went 4-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson started at designated hitter and went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Friday's spring game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson (personal) will start in left field and bat fifth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson will be on the bench against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.