Pederson (hand) will resume batting practice in two-to-three weeks, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported in early July that Pederson would be activated roughly a week after the All-Star break. However, it appears that his timeline has been pushed back, and he'll now almost certainly be sidelined until early August.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday that Pederson (hand) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list in about three weeks, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The estimated timeline laid out by Bochy would put Pederson in line to rejoin the Rangers in the second week after the All-Star break. Before being placed on the injured list May 25 after he fractured his right hand on a hit-by-pitch, Pederson was in the midst of a rough first season in Texas. He was batting just .131 with two home runs over 145 plate appearances, though his 14.1 percent walk rate and 19.3 percent strikeout rate were both comfortably better than his career rates (11.6 percent, 23.5 percent). Once he's fully healed from the hand fracture and completes a rehab assignment, Pederson should settle back in as the Rangers' preferred designated hitter versus right-handed pitching.

Pederson (hand) has been healing well and has been given clearance to shed the splint he's been wearing, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Rangers placed Pederson (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson fractured his right hand during Saturday's 10-5 loss to the White Sox, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run during Saturday's 5-1 win against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 10-3 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

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.