Joc Pederson Sends Warning To AL West Division

The Texas Rangers followed up their World Series title in 2023 by missing the playoffs in 2024 after finishing with a record of 78-84.

After a disappointing year following a World Series title, the Rangers made some moves this offseason to try to return to the postseason in 2025.

One of those moves was adding Joc Pederson from the Arizona Diamondbacks after he signed a two-year deal with the Rangers.

Pederson sent a warning to the rest of the American League West division after he signed with the Rangers.

“It’s time for us to take over the AL West,” Pederson said via B/R Walk-Off on ‘X.’

Joc Pederson calling his shot in a new division pic.twitter.com/qaUpctogdh

— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) December 31, 2024

Pederson is an 11-year MLB veteran who came into the league with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014 and the Rangers will be his sixth different team that he’s played for.

In 2024 with the Diamondbacks, Pederson played in 132 games where he batted .275 with 23 home runs, 64 RBIs, and a .908 OPS.

The 32-year-old slugger proved that he still has some pop left in his bat, and he will try to boost this Rangers offense to get back into the playoffs next season.

Even though the Rangers won the World Series in 2023, they haven’t won an AL West title since 2016, mainly due to the Houston Astros’ dominance in the division.

The Rangers also added infielder Jake Burger via trade with the Miami Marlins to boost their offensive power.

With an Astros team that appears to be losing some of its best weapons, the door to the AL West title may be open come the 2025 season.

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