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MLB News: Rangers’ Joc Pederson sends strong message to Astros and the AL West teams

Now as a new member of the Texas Rangers, Joc Pederson wasted no time in sending a bold message to the Houston Astros and other AL West teams about the future of the division.

Joc Pederson during his presentation with the Texas Rangers.
© @Rangers (X)Joc Pederson during his presentation with the Texas Rangers.

Joc Pederson has officially joined the Texas Rangers, becoming one of the key additions to the roster for the upcoming MLB season. Wasting no time, he delivered a strong message to all AL West teams, with a special mention for the Astros.

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In his recent comments, Pederson made it clear that the Astros’ reign in the AL West is nearing its end, stating, “They’ve [Astros] put together a nice little run. It’s coming to an end.” He also emphasized that it’s time for the Rangers to take control of the division: “It’s time for us to take over the West.”

Pederson expressed confidence in the Rangers’ trajectory, saying, “There are a lot of things going in the right direction for the Rangers to be on top of this division.” He assured fans that the team will make the MLB playoffs but acknowledged the hard work ahead: “It’s gonna happen, we’ve got a lot of work ahead of us.”

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Notably, Pederson brings valuable experience to the Rangers, having won two World Series rings with two different teams in 2020 and 2021, making him a highly valuable asset to the Rangers’ roster.

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Which Teams Did Joc Pederson Win the World Series With?

Joc Pederson’s most recent World Series ring came with the Atlanta Braves in 2021. That season was modest for him overall, as he played for two teams but contributed three home runs during the playoffs and delivered a crucial hit in the championship series.

His first ring came with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2020 season. In that World Series, Pederson had 12 plate appearances, scoring two runs, recording four hits, and hitting one home run. It marked his third championship appearance with the Dodgers, having also reached the World Series in 2017 and 2018, though the team fell short of winning the title in those years.

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