Joc Pederson Declines Mutual Option with Rangers, Becomes Free Agent

• Joc Pederson, a designated hitter, has declined his mutual option with the Texas Rangers.
• Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that Pederson is now a free agent.
• The decision was made on a Friday morning, as reported by Evan Grant.
• Pederson was last seen playing for the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks on September 12, 2026.
• The Rangers are likely to wait out labor negotiations before attempting to fill Pederson's position.