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Joc Pederson's injury update arrives as Rangers lead AL West

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Joc Pederson's injury update arrives as Rangers lead AL West

Summary

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson is recovering from a hand injury and is not in the lineup against the New York Mets on September 22. He reported positive news about hitting off a tee but still faces hurdles before returning. The Rangers maintain a one-game lead in the American League West standings as they head into a crucial week to secure the division title. Their upcoming schedule includes a three-game series against the Mets and a final series against the Minnesota Twins.

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Status Watch

•Joc Pederson is dealing with a hand injury.
•He is not playing against the New York Mets on September 22.
•The Rangers currently lead the AL West by one game.
•Pederson reported hitting off a tee but has hurdles to clear.
•A three-game series against the Mets is underway.

Latest Updates

11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers news: Joc Pederson encouraging injury update has a catch

What they're saying

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The Texas Rangers are hoping to have Joc Pederson return soon . He is currently dealing with a hand injury concern. The Rangers have been playing well and currently hold a one-game lead in the American League West standings, but Pederson’s injury absence is far from ideal at the moment. He is not in Tuesday’s lineup against the New York Mets, and […] The post Rangers news: Joc Pederson encouraging injury update has a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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