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Joc Pederson works to return as Rangers fight for playoff spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:53 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Joc Pederson works to return as Rangers fight for playoff spot

Summary

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson is working towards a potential return to the lineup as the team competes for a postseason berth. The Rangers are currently tied with the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West, each holding 79-80 records as they near the end of the season. Pederson suffered a broken hand on September 12, but he is scheduled to take live batting practice before Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. If successful and pain-free, he may join the team for the American League playoffs. The Rangers face a tougher opponent in the Twins than the Astros do with the Athletics, adding urgency to their situation.

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Status Watch

•Rangers and Astros tied for first in AL West with 79-80 records.
•Pederson broke his hand on September 12.
•He will take live batting practice before Saturday's game.
•Texas faces Minnesota while Houston plays Oakland.

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12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers slugger hoping to return if Texas reaches postseason

What they're saying

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The Texas Rangers are in a fairly desperate position as they fight the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West. As the two teams start their final series of the regular season, they are in a tie for first place with 79-80 records. The Rangers are facing the Minnesota Twins on the road in their series, while the Astros are in […] The post Rangers slugger hoping to return if Texas reaches postseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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