Joc Pederson Departs with a Fractured Right Hand in Another Injury for the Texas Rangers
- On May 24, 2025, during a game in Chicago, Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson suffered a fractured right hand after being hit by a pitch.
- The injury occurred when White Sox right-hander Bryse Wilson threw an 87.5 mph cutter that struck Pederson while he was leading off the fourth inning.
- Despite breaking his right hand after being hit by a pitch, Pederson remained in the game and scored on a sacrifice fly before exiting in the fifth inning for a pinch hitter as the Rangers fell 10-5 to the White Sox.
- Rangers manager Bruce Bochy confirmed Pederson suffered a fracture and noted that on the same day, shortstop Corey Seager took another step in his hamstring injury recovery by participating in live pitching sessions.
- Pederson’s injury further weakens the Rangers’ already thin lineup, as Seager and outfielder Carter are also unavailable. Manager Bochy expressed frustration with the team’s ongoing struggle to maintain a healthy roster.
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Rangers DH Joc Pederson fractures right hand
Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson suffered a fractured right hand in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said after the game.
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Joc Pederson Sidelined with Hand Fracture - Sport Relay
The Texas Rangers received some bad news concerning designated hitter Joc Pederson. Per MLB.com’s Kennedi Landry, manager Bruce Bochy said Pederson, who left Saturday’s game against the Chicago White Sox after two at-bats, has a right hand fracture. Bad Break for Pederson Pederson was hit by a pitch from White Sox righty Bryse Wilson. He stayed in the game, and even scored a run, but was eventually replaced in the lineup by Kyle Higashioka. Joc …
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