The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to signing free agent outfielder Joc Pederson, who is expected to serve as a designated hitter. The team has been seeking a left-handed hitter to balance out their lineup. This move leaves the Toronto Blue Jays with limited options for a designated hitter, with Jorge Soler, J.D. Martinez, and Justin Turner among the potential targets. Additionally, Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, Matt Chapman, and Jorge Soler, who is not represented by Scott Boras, remain unsigned as spring training approaches.
#DBacks are closing in on a deal for a new DH https://t.co/30GWo82ReZ https://t.co/ccQKIjKMNk
The Diamondbacks have signed Joc Pederson - needed a lefty to balance out the lineup
Diamondbacks, Joc Pederson "Very Close" To Agreement https://t.co/ejjTrngYoN https://t.co/2a8TSyhqB0
Report: D-backs, Pederson close to agreement https://t.co/IScwxZ7rPb
About the D-Backs' interest in Joc Pederson, who has historically done his damage vs. right-handers, it's worth noting the makeup of the rival rotations: LAD Glasnow, Yamamoto, Buehler, Miller (all R) Paxton L SF Webb, Stripling, Winn, Hicks, Cobb (all R), Harrison L SD…
Arizona Diamondbacks 'very close' to landing slugger Joc Pederson, source says https://t.co/bNixAC2sDX
I think Joc is a good rebound candidate but man I think they should be preferring a righty https://t.co/Qj0Yb4oPMv
The Diamondbacks have been talking with free agent outfielder Joc Pederson. They've been looking for a DH type.
Spring training starts in three weeks and six of @TheAthleticMLB's top 25 free agents remain unsigned: #4 Cody Bellinger #5 Blake Snell #6 Jordan Montgomery #8 Matt Chapman #19 Jorge Soler #24 J.D. Martinez (They're all Scott Boras clients except Soler.) https://t.co/QjfsDkAV46
Spring training starts in three weeks and six of @TheAthleticMLB's top 25 free agents remain unsigned: #4 Cody Bellinger #5 Blake Snell #6 Jordan Montgomery #8 Matt Chapman #19 Jorge Soler #24 J.D. Martinez https://t.co/QjfsDkAV46
#Bluejays DH target comes off the board. Now down to Soler, JD Martinez, Pederson and maybe Justin Turner. (And maybe Joseph D. Votto!!!!) https://t.co/sg7JbWxJe9