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Joc Pederson manages hand injury as Rangers vie for AL West lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:21 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Joc Pederson manages hand injury as Rangers vie for AL West lead

Summary

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson is working through a small fracture in his left hand following a hit by pitch. Pederson has not yet swung a bat but is performing grip exercises to regain strength. The Rangers are currently tied for first place in the American League West, contending for playoff positions. Updates on Pederson’s status are anticipated before the Rangers face the Boston Red Sox later tonight. He has 26 home runs this season.

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Status Watch

•Pederson suffered a fracture in his left hand from a pitch.
•Rangers are tied for the AL West lead and in Wild Card contention.
•He is doing grip exercises but hasn't swung a bat yet.
•Pederson has contributed 26 home runs this season.
•Updates on his injury status are expected ahead of tonight's game.

Latest Updates

10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers news: Texas gets Joc Pederson injury update amid AL West race vs. Astros

What they're saying

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Texas Rangers star Joc Pederson is attempting to play through a small fracture in his left hand after he was recently hit by a pitch during a game. Pederson is working his way toward returning to the lineup. The Rangers are in the middle of two tight playoff races, as they are tied for the lead in the American League West and they are in the AL […] The post Rangers news: Texas gets Joc Pederson injury update amid AL West race vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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