Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Thu 9/5/24 11:48 AM

Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
It's a tough left-hander on the hill for the Giants in this one, so the left-handed hitting Pederson will grab a seat. Switch-hitting Josh Bell will get the start at designated hitter for the Diamondbacks.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Sun 9/1/24 4:17 PM

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Dodgers send another southpaw (Justin Wrobleski) to the hill. Randal Grichuk will fill in for Pederson as Arizona's designated hitter.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Fri 8/30/24 5:18 PM

Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Pederson will dodge a matchup with southpaw Clayton Kershaw on Friday, giving way to Randal Grichuk at DH. Pederson has a .947 OPS with 21 home runs this season.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Thu 8/29/24 1:06 PM

Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Lefty David Peterson is on the hill for the Mets, so the left-handed-hitting Pederson will begin the series finale on the bench. Randal Grichuk will serve as Arizona's designated hitter and will bat second.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Thu 8/29/24 7:24 AM

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Pederson bopped a two-run home run in the third inning, his 21st long ball of the season. The lefty-swinging outfielder/DH has made a career out of mashing right-handers, posting a career .846 OPS off them, but Pederson has exceeded that mark in 2024 (.961).

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Tue 8/27/24 5:31 PM

Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Heading into Tuesday's game, Pederson has appeared in the last seven games, going 5-for-21 with a home run and seven walks. However, with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets, Pederson will begin the game on the bench. In his designated hitter spot, Randal Grichuk has the start and is batting fifth.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Wed 8/21/24 6:17 AM

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Pederson made Miami starter Edward Cabrera pay for a first-inning balk, as he connected on a run-scoring single to put the Diamondbacks on top early. It was the fifth consecutive game with a run driven in for Pederson. He later stole his sixth base of the season, tying the career high he set in 2016.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Tue 8/20/24 6:58 AM

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Pederson swatted his 20th home run of the season in the fifth inning, giving him at least one RBI in four consecutive games. The lefty-swinging designated hitter is turning in a strong second half, posting a line of .356/.500/.780 over 23 games since returning from the All-Star break.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Sun 8/18/24 11:16 AM

Pederson is absent from Sunday's lineup against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Despite right-hander Drew Rasmussen taking the mound for the Rays in Sunday's series finale, the lefty-hitting Pederson will begin the contest in the dugout. Since the All-Star break, Pederson is slashing .345/.478/.745 with 13 runs scored, six home runs and 16 RBI across 71 plate appearances. Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Joc Pederson
DH TEX
Wed 8/14/24 9:29 PM

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Pederson set the tone for the Diamondbacks in the 11-4 victory, opening the scoring with a two-run double in the first inning. The 32-year-old has started 8-of-12 games in August as he continues to platoon with Randal Grichuk. Pederson has excelled in August, batting .324 with four home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and a 6:9 BB:K in 37 plate appearances.