Joc Pederson Injury News & Updates

Pederson will be on the bench against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson seldom starts against southpaws, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench Saturday along with the rest of the Giants' lefties. Austin Slater will serve as the designated hitter.

Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will unsurprisingly bow out of the starting nine with southpaw Blake Snell set to take the mound. Mitch Haniger is set to handle DH duties and will bat sixth as a result.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will take a seat Saturday as southpaw Clayton Kershaw prepares to start for Los Angeles. Mitch Haniger will fill in as San Francisco's designated hitter and bat fifth.

Pederson is out of the lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.

Austin Slater will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and bat leadoff with left-handers Caleb Ferguson and Ryan Yarbrough both lined up to pitch for Los Angeles. Pederson has gone 8-for-43 (.186) this year against southpaws.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Pederson has warmed up a bit, going 5-for-18 (.278) with two homers over his last five games. The rest of the Giants didn't follow -- his blast was one of three hits for them in Thursday's loss. The designated hitter is at a .245/.353/.434 slash line with 15 long balls, 51 RBI and 57 runs scored across 113 contests this season.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Pederson is hitting .261 (12-for-46) with five extra-base hits and six RBI over 14 contests in September. His homer in the first inning put the Giants ahead 2-0, but the lead was gone by the end of the second. The veteran slugger is up to 14 homers, 50 RBI, 56 runs scored and a .248/.357/.432 slash line through 111 contests in his customary strong-side platoon role.

Pederson will be on the bench for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the afternoon game. He'll hit the bench for the nightcap with lefty Kyle Freeland starting for Colorado. Luis Matos starts in left field, while Mike Yastrzemski serves as the designated hitter.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Friday against Colorado, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

After going 5-for-19 with a home run, three RBI and four runs scored across his last six games, Pederson will get a breather for Friday's series opener. Mike Yastrzemski, Luis Matos and Mitch Haniger will start across the outfield while Michael Conforto serves as the Giants' DH.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

He'll take a seat with Cleveland starting southpaw Logan Allen. Mitch Haniger, Austin Slater and Luis Matos are in the outfield for the Giants.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

Pederson snapped a 13-game homer drought with his fifth-inning blast Sunday. During the power dry spell, he hit .275 with five RBI and four extra-base hits. The 31-year-old outfielder is up to 13 homers this year while adding 47 RBI, 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, three triples and a .246/.353/.430 slash line over 103 contests. He continues to split time between left field and designated hitter against right-handed pitchers.

Pederson was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Colorado is throwing left-hander Ty Blach and Pederson usually sits versus southpaws, but he's been pressed into outfield duty with Austin Slater (dizziness) having to be scratched. Thairo Estrada (conjunctivitis) was also removed from the Giants' initial batting order.

Pederson is out of the lineup Friday versus Colorado.

J.D. Davis will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and Luis Matos will play left field with left-hander Ty Blach toeing the slab for the Rockies. Pederson has a .503 OPS in 47 plate appearances against southpaws this year.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

He'll take a seat with the Cubbies sending left-hander Justin Steele to the hill. Mitch Haniger will be in left field.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Friday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The Padres will send Blake Snell to the mound to begin the game, meaning the left-handed bat of Pederson will stay put in the dugout. Wade Meckler, Austin Slater and Mitch Haniger will man the Giants' dugout while Pederson sits.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The Giants will face their fourth consecutive left-handed starter Tuesday, so Pederson will remain in the dugout to begin the game. He's been able to enter each of San Francisco's last three games off the bench, but the Giants will send Mitch Haniger, Austin Slater and Luis Matos into the outfield until Brandon Williamson is relieved.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.

The Giants are facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the third day in a row, and as was the case the last two days Pederson will open on the bench. He has not started against a southpaw in over a month, so the pattern could continue.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson will join fellow left-handed hitters Wade Meckler and LaMonte Wade on the bench while Atlanta brings a southpaw (Jared Shuster) to the hill for the second straight game. Heliot Ramos will replace Pederson in left field and will bat seventh.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Atlanta, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will retreat to the bench with left-handed starter Max Fried on the mound Saturday for Atlanta. Heliot Ramos will take over in left field in Pederson's absence, and Wilmer Flores will serve as San Francisco's DH.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's loss against the Phillies.

Pederson put the Giants in front early with a homer off Aaron Nola in the opening inning. It's Pederson's 12th homer of the year and his first since July 28 -- he'd gone just 11-for-59 (.186) with a .450 OPS in 19 games over that span. Overall, the 31-year-old Pederson is slashing .238/.351/.423 across 316 plate appearances with 45 runs scored and 41 RBI this season while serving as San Francisco's primary DH against right-handed pitching.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

The Giants will roll out a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Atlanta southpaw Max Fried, leaving no room in the starting nine for Pederson. Triple-A Sacramento call-up Luis Matos will serve as the Giants' starting left fielder while Pederson heads to the bench.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Rangers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Southpaw Andrew Heaney will draw the start for Texas, so Pederson will take a seat for the start of Saturday's game. Luis Matos, Austin Slater and Heliot Ramos will start in San Francisco's outfield from left to right.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Pederson will join fellow left-handed hitters Brandon Crawford and LaMonte Wade on the bench while the Giants stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Angels southpaw Patrick Sandoval. Austin Slater will check in for Pederson in left field and bat leadoff.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Lefty Brennan Bernardino is serving as Boston's opener Sunday, which is apparently enough to keep Pederson on the bench to start the contest. The veteran slugger has found his power stroke early in the second half with three homers and a 1.000 OPS through 14 games.

Pederson isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against Boston, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

After going 1-for-3 with a solo home run Friday, Pederson will take a seat Saturday against left-hander James Paxton. Michael Conforto will slide into the DH spot while Pederson sits, allowing Austin Slater to start in left field and bat in the leadoff spot.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Pederson kept the game close with his eighth-inning blast, but the Giants couldn't find the tying run. The 31-year-old has homered three times and added two doubles over his last seven contests. The power appears to be back for the slugger, who is now at a .245/.371/.466 slash line with 11 homers, 36 RBI, 39 runs scored, eight doubles and two triples through 248 plate appearances. He hit leadoff Friday with LaMonte Wade (back) out, and Pederson could continue to be atop the order versus righties until his injured teammate returns.

Pederson is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Athletics.

Wilmer Flores will take a turn as the Giants' designated hitter as they face off against A's left-hander Hogan Harris. Pederson has batted just .120 with a .513 OPS in 34 plate appearances this year versus southpaws.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Giants face a left-handed starter (Tarik Skubal) in the makeup game with Detroit. Despite not starting in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Nationals, Pederson accounted for the Giants' only run of the day when he slugged a seventh-inning pinch-hit home run, his 10th of the season.

Pederson went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Nationals.

Pederson was responsible for the Giants' lone run in Sunday's loss with an opposite-field homer off Amos Willingham in the seventh inning after pinch-hitting for David Villar. It's been a rough July overall for Pederson, who's gone 9-for-47 in 17 games this month, though he now has two homers and four extra-base hits in his last three contests. Overall, the 31-year-old Pederson is slashing .244/.368/.457 with 10 homers, 35 RBI and 38 runs scored through 239 plate appearances this season.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Pederson is one of multiple left-handed-hitting regulars in the San Francisco lineup who will head to the bench while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for Washington. The righty-hitting David Villar will replace Pederson as the Giants' DH

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Nationals.

Pederson snapped a month-long homer drought with his game-tying blast in the third inning, but the Giants were limited to just two hits over the rest of the contest. During his 23-game power drought, Pederson his just .167 with two doubles and a triple. The 31-year-old remains in a strong-side platoon role while primarily serving as the designated hitter. He's hitting .233 with a .781 OPS, nine homers, 34 RBI and 37 runs scored over 63 contests this season.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will retreat to the bench while the Giants oppose a southpaw (Brandon Williamson) in the series opener in Cincinnati. Michael Conforto will get a day out of the outfield and will replace Pederson as the Giants' designated hitter.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The Giants will face another left-handed starter (Kyle Freeland) on Sunday, so Pederson will hit the bench for the third time in the past four games. Michael Conforto will serve as the designated hitter while Austin Slater starts in left field.

Pederson is not in the lineup Friday versus the Rockies.

Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter with the Rockies throwing left-hander Austin Gomber. The left-handed-hitting Pederson has gone 3-for-15 in limited action this year against southpaws.

Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter with left-hander Tommy Milone set to take the mound for Seattle. Pederson has drawn only 19 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

Pederson is hitting .161 with a .333 OBP and one extra-base hit (a triple) over his last 10 games.

He remains a staple in the top four spots of the lineup against right-handed pitching while sitting against all southpaws. Pederson is hitting .245/.373/.447 with eight home runs in 51 games this season. His 22.8 percent strikeout rate is his lowest mark since 2019, while his 15 percent walk rate is the best mark he has posted since 2015.

Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Seattle, freelance writer Henry Schulman reports.

Pederson will get another day off with the Giants set to face off against southpaw Bryan Woo. Michael Conforto will fill the designated hitter slot with Pederson sitting.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson is 2-for-18 with five walks and two runs in his past six games and will take a seat Sunday with lefty David Peterson on the mound for New York. J.D. Davis will serve as the designated hitter while Casey Schmitt starts at third base.

Pederson is playing left field and batting third Thursday versus the Blue Jays.

Pederson has been pressed into outfield duty for the first time this season after Michael Conforto was forced from Wednesday's game due to left hamstring tightness. Patrick Bailey is serving as the Giants' designated hitter Thursday and Blake Sabol will start behind the plate.

Pederson is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will head to the bench with a lefty (Blake Snell) on the mound for the opposition. He has not started against a lefty all season. Michael Conforto gets the nod at designated hitter, batting fifth.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Padres.

Pederson was the engine behind the Giants' comeback win -- he tied the game with his eighth-inning solo shot before his walk-off walk in the ninth. The designated hitter has gone just 4-for-21 (.190) over his last seven contests, though he also has five walks in that span. He's at a .266/.387/.508 slash line with eight homers, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, no stolen bases, four doubles and a triple through 39 contests while seeing the vast majority of his playing time versus right-handed pitchers.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

As usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will duck out of the starting nine while the opposition brings a southpaw (Jordan Montgomery) to the hill. Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter in place of Pederson.

Pederson is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Cardinals.

Pederson will take a seat as the Giants face off with left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the mound. J.D. Davis will slot in at designated hitter while Brandon Crawford enters the lineup at shortstop after some shuffling and will bat ninth in the series opener with St. Louis.

Pederson went 4-for-4 with two homers, four runs scored, four RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

Pederson had a massive day at the dish, reaching base five times and knocking a pair of two-run shots. He had two four-hit games during the weekend series against the Cubs, raising his average from .228 to .282 in the process. Pederson went deep for the first time since May 12 and now has seven long balls with 24 RBI and a .934 OPS through 123 plate appearances.

Pederson went 4-for-4 with one RBI in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

All four of Pederson's hits were singles, but he accounted for more than half of the Giants' seven hits in the contest. Over four games since returning from a hand injury, Pederson's gone 6-for-15 with two RBI and two runs scored. The 31-year-old continues to fill a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter, one that's seen him produce a .260/.374/.479 slash line with five home runs, 20 RBI and 14 runs scored over 115 plate appearances on the season.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Rockies.

Pederson missed over three weeks with a hand injury. With the Giants taking control of the game early, he ceded his spot in the lineup to pinch hitter Wilmer Flores in the seventh inning. Pederson should be in the lineup as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter going forward, but he's unlikely to play much versus southpaws. In that role, he's posted a .241/.366/.494 slash line with five home runs, 18 RBI, 13 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 27 contests.

Pederson (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Pederson will join the Giants in Colorado ahead of their three-game series with the Rockies, returning to the big leagues for the first time since he was placed on the 10-day IL on May 15. The lefty bat has compiled a .235 average with five homers, 18 RBI and 12 runs scored over 81 at-bats in 26 games with San Francisco this year and could return to a platoon at designated hitter in his return, sitting versus southpaws. Pederson has logged just seven at-bats against left-handers so far in 2023, producing just one hit.

The Giants expect Pederson (hand) to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Colorado, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

On the shelf since May 15 with a right hand contusion, Pederson is nearing the finish line in his recovery from the injury after he headed out on a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose this weekend. Assuming he comes out of Sunday's game with San Jose no worse for the wear, Pederson should reclaim a role with the Giants as a strong-side platoon option at designated hitter once activated.

Pederson (hand) will begin a rehab assignment Saturday with Low-A San Jose, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Pederson will get a chance to face live pitching again after being placed on the shelf May 13 with his bruised right hand. The outfielder will likely need a few games in the minors with a chance to return as an everyday option for the Giants in the middle of next week if there are no setbacks.

Pederson (hand) said he will swing the bat Monday for the first time since landing on the 10-day injured list May 15, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

A painful right hand contusion has kept Pederson out of commission for the past two weeks, but being able to resume swinging represents a major milestone in his recovery process. Depending on how Pederson fares in his workouts over the next few days, he could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend, if the Giants determine that he requires one. While Pederson has been on the shelf, the Giants have been leaning on J.D. Davis and Blake Sabol as their primary options at designated hitter.

Pederson was still unable to grip the bat at full strength as of Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson had been aiming to return to the Giants on their current road trip, which began Monday in Minnesota and runs through the coming weekend, but that seems doubtful to happen. He was placed on the injured list May 15 due to a right hand contusion and the swelling has yet to fully dissipate.

Pederson (hand) is continuing his rehab and doing light baseball activities, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was placed on the injured list with a bruise on his right hand on Monday retroactive to May 13, and while there are no guarantees, he does have a chance to miss around the minimum stint on the IL before returning to the San Francisco lineup in the middle of next week

Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand contusion by the Giants on Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson hurt his right hand while squaring up for a bunt attempt against the Diamondbacks on Friday, and there wasn't enough progress made for him to avoid a trip to the injured list. It could be a minimum stint for the outfielder, but he'll miss at least a week after being placed on the injured list retroactive to May 13. Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) came off the 10-day IL in a corresponding transaction.

Pederson (hand) will be unavailable for Monday's game against the Phillies, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Manager Gabe Kapler stated that Pederson is still too sore to take the field, and he'll miss his third consecutive matchup after being struck by a pitch on his right hand on a bunt attempt. J.D. Davis could once again man the designated hitter spot with Pederson out of commission.

Pederson (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will miss a second game in a row after he was hit in the hand during a bunt attempt Friday against Arizona. J.D. Davis will be the designated hitter while hitting cleanup and Casey Schmitt will hit sixth as the starting third baseman. Pederson is considered day-to-day with a chance to return to the lineup against the Phillies on Monday.

Pederson is day-to-day with a right hand injury after taking a pitch off his right hand during Friday's game against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. X-rays returned negative.

Pederson is out of the lineup after he took a pitch off his right hand while squaring to bunt Friday. The positive news is there's no fracture, but the outfielder will miss at least one game while he recovers. Wilmer Flores is acting as DH with Pederson out of the lineup.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson takes a seat after homering and drawing a pair of walks against Arizona on Saturday. Wilmer Flores will be the designated hitter and hit second against Zac Gallen and the Diamondbacks.

Pederson went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Pederson opened the scoring with a two-out blast in the first inning. The 31-year-old has gone 3-for-9 with two homers, three RBI, four runs scored and four walks over his last four games. For the season, he's slashing .235/.351/.494 with five long balls, 18 RBI, 12 runs scored, four doubles and a triple through 97 plate appearances as a strong-side platoon option. He's played exclusively at designated hitter this season.

Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Wilmer Flores will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and bat second with left-hander Tommy Henry on the mound for Arizona. Mitch Haniger, Bryce Johnson and Michael Conforto are starting across the outfield.

Pederson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Nationals.

Pederson will take a seat as the Giants face left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound Tuesday. Pederson has gone 1-for-7 with a double and three strikeouts against lefties in 2023. Righty bat David Villar will take over at designated hitter and bat sixth against Washington.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 loss against the Nationals.

Pederson's 399-foot shot to left-center finally put the Giants on the board in the bottom of the ninth. The long ball was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, as the former Dodger is not currently having one of his best seasons at the plate, slashing just .227/.322/.453. The designated hitter needs to string together more productive offensive games before being considered a solid option.

Pederson is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros. Wilmer Flores will operate as the designated hitter and hit fifth in the final game of the three-game series against Houston.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Astros.

Pederson's first home run since April 3 gave the Giants a 2-1 lead in the third. He continues to periodically sit out versus lefties and missed a two-week stretch due to a wrist injury, but his .255/.354/.509 slash line through 17 games is encouraging. During his first season with San Francisco last year, Pederson slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 homers and 70 RBI across 134 games.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday against St. Louis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

With the left-handed Steven Matz starting on the mound for the Cardinals, Pederson will begin Wednesday's contest in the dugout. Michael Conforto will instead serve as San Francisco's DH, opening up a spot for Austin Slater to start in center field and bat leadoff.

Pederson isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Pederson will head to the bench with the Giants set to face off against lefty Jordan Montgomery. This will give San Francisco a chance to ease Austin Slater back into action by slotting him into the DH role Monday evening.

Pederson (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Mets.

Pederson missed 11 days with the wrist injury, though he also returned as the designated hitter, which was where he played prior to his stint on the injured list. The 31-year-old opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning, and he walked and scored the go-ahead run on a Mike Yastrzemski double in the eighth. Pederson is slashing .250/.364/.528 with two home runs, 10 RBI, four runs scored, two doubles and a triple through 44 plate appearances. He should be a fixture in the heart of the lineup versus right-handed pitchers.

Pederson (wrist) is being activated off the 10-day injured list and will be in the lineup Sunday against the Mets, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 31-year-old was eligible to be reinstated from the injured list Saturday and will end up spending just one extra day on the shelf. Pederson made all 10 of his appearances at designated hitter before going down with the wrist issue, and he went 8-for-33 with two home runs, nine RBI and three runs scored in 40 plate appearances.

Pederson (wrist) will likely be activated Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson was eligible to return from the injured list Saturday but evidently needed one more day to heal. He recorded an .895 OPS with a pair of homers in 10 games prior to going down with wrist inflammation and should reclaim a role in the heart of the order against righties once activated.

Pederson (wrist) is scheduled to resume baseball activities either Tuesday or Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right wrist injury that required a cortisone shot, but the injection appears to have cleared up the inflammation the 30-year-old had been experiencing. So long as Pederson experiences no setbacks with the wrist upon resuming baseball activities, he'll have a decent chance at being ready to return from the IL when first eligible Saturday.

Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right wrist inflammation, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The writing was on the wall that Pederson would need an extended period of rest after he received a cortisone shot Wednesday for this lingering wrist issue. Matt Beaty is up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.

Pederson got a cortisone shot Wednesday and could land on the injured list with a right wrist injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It sounds like he's trying to avoid an IL stint, hence the injection, but Pederson is probably a little worse than day-to-day at the moment. The 30-year-old outfielder is slashing .242/.350/.545 with two home runs, three runs and nine RBI in 10 games.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Dodgers.

Pederson got the Giants' scoring started in the bottom of the first inning, lining a one-out double down the right-field line off former teammate Dustin May to drive in two runs. The run-scoring double would be all the offensive support the Giants' pitching staff would need on the night, as starter Alex Wood and five relievers combined to limit the Dodgers to three hits. With southpaw Clayton Kershaw set to start for the Dodgers in the series finale Wednesday, expect the lefty-hitting Pederson to get the night off.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will join fellow lefty-hitting everyday players Mike Yastrzemski, Blake Sabol and LaMonte Wade on the bench for the series finale while southpaw Kris Bubic takes the hill for Kansas City. J.D. Davis will replace Pederson as the Giants' designated hitter.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 12-3 win over the White Sox.

Pederson hit the first of the Giants' seven homers on the day. He's gone just 3-for-14 across his first four games this season, but two of those hits have left the yard. He had 23 homers in 134 games last season, so a strong display of power from Pederson shouldn't be too surprising. He appears to be the Giants' preferred cleanup hitter against right-handed pitchers.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Yankees.

The veteran outfielder took Clarke Schmidt deep in the fourth inning to get the Giants on the board, then crossed the plate in the ninth on a Mike Yastrzemski double. Pederson has his first homer of 2023 in the books after slugging 23 in 433 plate appearances last season, and he figures to be productive again in a strong-side platoon role.

Pederson was scratched from the Giants' Cactus League lineup Tuesday due to lower-body tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's being called a precautionary measure and probably had a lot to do with the forecast of rain across parts of Arizona. Pederson can safely be considered day-to-day.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics.

Pederson struggled at the World Baseball Classic, going 1-for-9 with a double over three games with Israel. He's now back in Giants camp, and he's continuing with learning first base after starting there Friday. The 30-year-old is also likely to start primarily against right-handers while seeing time in the outfield and at designated hitter this season. Pederson is hitting .278 (5-for-18) across seven Cactus League games.

Pederson will get some time at first base during spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson is projected to fill at least a strong-side platoon role in the outfield, but picking up time at first base could help him get into the lineup more. For now, the lefty-hitting LaMonte Wade and righties Wilmer Flores and J.D. Davis figure to get the bulk of the playing time at first. Pederson slashed .274/.353/.521 with 23 home runs and 70 RBI in 134 contests last season.

Pederson accepted the Giants' $19.65 million qualifying offer Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Of the 14 players to receive qualifying offers, Pederson and Martin Perez were the only ones to accept. The 30-year-old lefty-hitting outfielder hit .274/.353/.521 with 23 home runs and three steals in 134 games this past season. He will likely be regularly limited to strong-side platoon work.

Pederson was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday.

Pederson was out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, and he'll be unavailable for Wednesday's season finale while tending to a personal matter. Heliot Ramos was called up to provide outfield depth Wednesday.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at San Diego, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson started the past seven games and caught fire at the plate and hit .409 with a double, three triples, a home run, four RBI and seven runs, but he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for the Padres. Austin Slater will start in left field and bat leadoff.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two walks and three runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Pederson went nearly the whole year without a triple, but he's hit three of them in the last four games. The outfielder has gone 13-for-29 (.448) with five extra-base hits in his last eight contests as he surges late in the season. He's up to a .276/.352/.530 slash line with 23 home runs, three triples, 19 doubles, three stolen bases, 70 RBI and 56 runs scored through 130 games overall.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and an additional run and RBI in a 5-2 victory over Colorado on Tuesday.

Pederson deposited German Marquez's first offering of the night over the center field fence before adding valuable insurance with an RBI triple and run in the seventh inning. The 30-year-old has rebounded nicely from a four-game hitless stretch by batting 8-for-22 over his last five games, though all hits were singles prior to Tuesday's pair of extra-base knocks.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, this time with a righty (Drey Jameson) on the mound for Arizona. Thairo Estrada will move to left field while Ford Proctor starts at the keystone.

Pederson will sit Saturday against Arizona.

Pederson's only off days against right-handers thus far this season have been due to injury, so it's possible his absence Saturday against Merrill Kelly indicates some sort of ailment. On the other hand, it's also possible the Giants simply want to spread the playing time around at the end of a disappointing season. Whatever the reason, it will be LaMonte Wade who starts in left field Saturday.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will get a breather since southpaw Tommy Henry is on the mound for Arizona on Friday. Luis Gonzalez is taking over in left field and batting ninth.

Pederson went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Rockies.

Pederson has enjoyed the Giants' four-game set in Colorado -- he's started in three of the games and gone 6-for-14 with three RBI. The outfielder has gone 0-for-9 across his previous four games before this road trip. He's up to a .268/.343/.504 slash line with 22 home runs, 66 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases through 402 plate appearances this season, primarily playing versus right-handed pitchers.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's contest with the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson -- along with his .679 OPS against lefties -- will take a seat Tuesday as Kyle Freeland will begin the game for Colorado. In his place, Austin Slater will pick up a start in left field and lead off for the Giants.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The lefty-hitting Pederson will remain on the bench for the second straight contest while Los Angeles brings southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill. Luis Gonzalez will replace Pederson in left field.

Pederson will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson hasn't started against a southpaw since late July, so it's no surprise to see him on the bench here against Julio Urias. Thairo Estrada will start in left field in his absence.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Pederson will get a breather for Sunday's series finale since left-hander Wade Miley is on the mound for the Cubs. Austin Dean is starting in left field and batting eighth.

Pederson isn't starting Friday's game against the Cubs.

Pederson will get a breather with left-hander Drew Smyly starting for the Cubs on Friday. Austin Dean is starting in left field and batting eighth.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader.

Pederson started both contests after sitting for four straight games when the Giants faced a run of left-handed pitchers. He went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in the matinee before delivering a solo shot in the eighth inning of the nightcap. The slugger has gone 14-for-34 (.412) over his last 13 games, but he's mainly been confined to the strong side of a platoon in left field. For the year, he's slashing .265/.345/.522 with 22 homers, 62 RBI, 48 runs scored and three stolen bases through 368 plate appearances.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson will take a seat for a third consecutive game since left-hander Clayton Kershaw is starting for the Dodgers. Luis Gonzalez is starting in left field and batting ninth.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

It's the second straight night on the bench for Pederson since the Dodgers will send out another left-handed starter (Tyler Anderson. Thairo Estrada will shift to left field while Wilmer Flores starts at the keystone.

Pederson is not in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

With lefty Andrew Heaney pitching for the Dodgers, Pederson will head to the bench in favor of Thairo Estrada in left field. The Dodgers are also starting lefties Tuesday (Tyler Anderson) and Wednesday (Clayton Kershaw), so Pederson may not get many at-bats in this series.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The switch-hitting Bryce Johnson will spell the lefty-hitting Pederson in the lineup with the Phillies bringing a southpaw (Ranger Suarez) to the hill for the series finale. Pederson is currently in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he's slashed an incredible .542/.633/.958 with three home runs, one double, five walks, 14 RBI and seven runs.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a home run, a walk, five RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Phillies.

Pederson hit an RBI single in the first inning, a three-run homer in the second and a walked in a run in the third. With the Giants way ahead, he was replaced by pinch hitter Lewis Brinson in the fifth inning. Pederson is on a roll lately -- across his last 10 games, he's gone 13-for-30 with four homers, 12 RBI and nine runs scored. The outfielder is slashing .268/.345/.526 with 21 long balls, 58 RBI, 47 runs and three steals through 108 contests this year as a strong-side platoon option in left field.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Pederson didn't start Tuesday, but he was one of two Giants to record multiple hits anyway. His second hit was a two-run blast in the ninth inning that got the Giants within a run, though the comeback push fell short. That homer was his 20th of the year, putting the outfielder at that milestone for the first time since he slugged 36 homers in 2019. For the season, he's slashing .262/.337/.515 with 52 RBI, 44 runs scored, three stolen bases and 17 doubles through 106 contests.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday after missing the previous two games with a groin injury, and he'll take a seat Tuesday with lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Friars. Thairo Estrada will move out to left field with Wilmer Flores covering the keystone.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Padres on Monday.

Pederson sat out two games with a groin issue, but he was able to return to action Monday. The outfielder showed that the injury was minor by slugging a 420-foot, two-run shot in the fourth inning. Pederson is one long ball shy of his first 20-homer campaign since 2019.

Pederson (groin) is starting in left field and batting fourth Monday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson had missed his club's last two contests while dealing with a groin issue, but he's been cleared to return for the series opener. He's 10-for-30 with one home run, two RBI and three runs scored over his last 10 games.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to a tight groin, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The lefty-hitting Pederson is usually a fixture in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but the injury explains why he's out of the starting nine while righty Aaron Sanchez takes the hill for Minnesota. Austin Slater will pick up a start in the outfield in place of Pederson, who should be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener with the Padres.

Pederson will be on the bench Saturday against the Twins, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

It's surprising to see Pederson on the bench despite the fact that righty Sonny Gray will be on the mound for Minnesota. All five of Pederson's previous absences against righties this season occurred due to injury, so it's possible he's dealing with at least a minor issue. Luis Gonzalez will get the start in left field.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the bump for Colorado, the lefty-hitting Pederson will bow out of the lineup for the series finale at Coors Field. Thairo Estrada replaces Pederson in left field.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-4 loss to the Rockies on Friday.

Pederson snapped his home run drought with a solo shot off Jose Urena to bring his team within striking distance after being down 7-0. It was Pederson's first home run since June 26. After struggling through July with a .133 average, Pederson is 11-for-30 in August. The 30-year-old outfielder is now slashing 254/.328/.500 on the season with 18 homers.

Pederson (hand) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

The 30-year-old exited Sunday's game with a bruised right hand after being hit by a pitch and was held out of the lineup Monday, but he'll rejoin the starting nine for Tuesday's contest. Pederson is 7-for-18 with three doubles, three RBI and two runs in eight games since returning from a brief stint on the concussion IL in early August.

Pederson (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com.

X-rays taken on Pederson's injured hand came back negative, but he will be held out of the lineup for at least one night. That could be the extent of his absence, as he is hoping to get back in there Tuesday.

Pederson (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative Sunday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson sustained a right hand contusion during Sunday's win over the Pirates, but he isn't dealing with any structural damage. He said after the game that he hopes to be available off the bench Monday against Arizona and hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Pederson exited Sunday's game against the Pirates due to a right hand contusion, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the fourth inning Sunday and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the sixth. He should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Diamondbacks.

Pederson was removed from Sunday's game against the Pirates after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson initially remained in the game after being struck by a pitch during the fourth inning, but he was replaced in the field for the top of the sixth. The 30-year-old went 0-for-2 with a run scored and should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Pederson will sit Wednesday versus the Padres.

Pederson will take a seat as the Giants face off with the Padres and left-hander Sean Manaea on Wednesday. Luis Gonzalez will slide over to left field while Austin Slater enters the lineup in center field and bats leadoff in the series finale.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, according to Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Pederson rarely faces left-handers, so it should come as no surprise that he is being held out with southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for the opponent. Luis Gonzalez will start in left field in Pederson's place.

Pederson (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson cleared protocols and was reinstated to the active roster, as expected, along with Brandon Crawford (knee). Both figure to be in the lineup Saturday to face Oakland righty Adam Oller. Pederson made his second All-Star team this season and should slot back in as San Francisco's cleanup hitter against right-handed pitching.

Pederson (concussion) is expected to be activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson landed on the concussion IL on July 29, and he'll rejoin the active roster Saturday after being sidelined for the 7-day minimum. The 30-year-old struggled in his first eight appearances out of the All-Star break, going 2-for-18 with a double, a walk and six strikeouts.

Pederson was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday.

This news was announced after some games had already started Friday, but fantasy managers should try to get Pederson out of weekend lineups if possible. Jason Vosler was recalled to take his place on the active roster and LaMonte Wade will start in left field.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson finds himself on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games since southpaw Tyler Gilbert is pitching for Arizona. Darin Ruf will man left field and bat third for the Giants on Tuesday.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, as Los Angeles sends out yet another left-handed starter in Clayton Kershaw. Yermin Mercedes will again start in left field for the Giants.

Pederson isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Giants are facing a left-handed pitcher for a second consecutive game, so Pederson will remain out of the lineup. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting seventh.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers.

Pederson will be out of the lineup since left-hander Tyler Anderson is on the mound for the Dodgers. Yermin Mercedes will take over in left field and bat seventh.

Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

Pederson will head to the bench after three consecutive starts since left-hander Eric Lauer is on the mound for the Brewers. Yermin Mercedes is starting in left field and batting fifth.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will take a seat Tuesday for the second time in the past three games with lefty Dallas Keuchel pitching for Arizona. Yermin Mercedes, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez will start from left to right in the outfield.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Since the Padres are bringing a southpaw (MacKenzie Gore) to the hill, Pederson will be one of five left-hitting players on the bench for the series finale, with Brandon Belt (knee), Brandon Crawford, Luis Gonzalez and LaMonte Wade joining him in the dugout. Yermin Mercedes will cover Pederson's usual spot in left field.

Pederson isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson drew a start against a left-handed pitcher Tuesday but will retreat to the bench with southpaw Blake Snell on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf is shifting to left field while Yermin Mercedes serves as the designated hitter.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Pederson started three of the last five times a Giants faced a lefty, but he will be held out Monday with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the mound for the opponent. Darin Ruf will get the start in left field in Pederson's place.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds.

Pederson doesn't play a ton against southpaws, but he made the most of his opportunity against Reds lefty Mike Minor. The outfielder went deep in the fifth inning for the Giants' sixth run. With four homers and two multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games, a span in which he's gone 10-for-34 (.294), Pederson is in a groove at the plate. He's up to a .270/.344/.573 slash line, 17 homers, 39 RBI, 32 runs scored, two stolen bases and five doubles across 209 plate appearances.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-6 loss to Atlanta.

Pederson's ninth-inning blast got the Giants within a run, but they weren't able to tie the game. The outfielder has homered three times in his last seven games, giving him 16 on the year. He hadn't posted a multi-hit effort since June 10, and he now has a .271/.348/.571 slash line with 38 RBI, 31 runs scored and two stolen bases across 200 plate appearances. He rarely plays against southpaws, but the Giants' outfield is not at full health with LaMonte Wade (knee) on a rehab assignment and Luis Gonzalez (back) landing on the injured list Thursday, so Pederson could see a small uptick in playing time in the short term.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 12-10 win over the Braves on Tuesday.

Pederson homered off reliever Collin McHugh to lead off the seventh inning and extend his team's lead. It marks the 15th long ball for Pederson on the season, which puts him on pace for his best power output since 2019. His power resurgence is all the more impressive given that home runs are down considerably in 2022 compared to 2019 due to the physical properties of the baseball. Pederson is now slugging .565 with a .912 OPS in 2022.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson went 4-for-14 with a homer, three runs, three RBI, two walks and six strikeouts over the last five matchups but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Max Fried is on the mound. Luis Gonzalez, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson started in the last four games and went 3-for-10 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, two walks and four strikeouts. However, Luis Gonzalez will shift to left field while Darin Ruf starts in right against southpaw Jose Quintana.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Pirates.

Pederson doubled the Giants' lead in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Pirates starter Zach Thompson. The long ball was Pederson's first since June 3. The outfielder is up to 14 homers, 34 RBI,m 28 runs scored, five doubles and two stolen bases with a .269/.343/.563 slash line through 181 plate appearances. He's on the strong side of a platoon role in left field, but he'll rarely see starts against southpaws.

Pederson remains on the bench Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson owns an excellent .268/.339/.564 line on the the season, but that hasn't convinced the Giants to use him in anything more than a platoon role. He sat against lefty Clayton Kershaw on Saturday and remains on the bench against Julio Urias here, with Heliot Ramos starting in left field.

Pederson is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will head to the bench with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the hill for the Dodgers. He could appear off the bench as a pinch hitter once a righty comes into the game.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Dodgers.

Pederson hit a two-run single in the fifth inning to pad the Giants' lead to 5-2. His steal came in the second inning, and it's just his second theft of the season. The outfielder has never recorded more than six stolen bases in a campaign, so he shouldn't be considered a significant speed threat. He's slashing .265/.337/.565 with 13 homers, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored and five doubles through 166 plate appearances. Pederson should continue to hold down a regular role in left field against right-handed pitchers.

Pederson isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

Left-hander Austin Gomber is starting for the Rockies on Thursday, so Pederson will retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-8 with a run and four strikeouts over the last two games. Luis Gonzalez, Austin Slater and Mike Yastrzemski will start in the outfield from left to right.

Pederson is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

Pederson will take a seat with southpaw Braxton Garrett starting for Miami, but he could enter as a pinch hitter once the Marlins bring in a righty. He is hitting .323 with three home runs over his last 10 games.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and three total runs scored in Friday's 15-6 win over the Marlins.

Pederson's third-inning blast was his sixth homer in his last 10 games. This was also the second contest this year where he's drawn multiple walks. The outfielder is up to a .269/.349/.600 slash line with 13 long balls, 30 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 149 plate appearances. Injuries are piling up in the Giants' outfield again, so the 30-year-old should be able to see regular playing time as long as Luis Gonzalez (lower leg contusion) is sidelined.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Phillies in 11 innings.

The 30-year-old didn't start against left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday, but he entered as a pinch hitter in the fifth inning and provided a pair of insurance runs with his two-run shot in the 11th. Pederson is in the midst of a seven-game hit streak, during which he's gone 11-for-23 with five home runs, 15 RBI and six runs.

Pederson will hit the bench Tuesday against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson got to start against the last lefty the Giants faced (Thomas Szapucki last Wednesday), but that remains the only time he's been in the lineup against a southpaw. He'll retreat to the bench against Ranger Suarez on Tuesday as Luis Gonzalez starts in left field.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and two walks Wednesday against the Mets.

Pederson went yard in the first inning to record his 11th home run of the season. Through his first 14 games in May, Pederson hit just .051 with one home run. However, across his last five starts, he's tallied seven hits in 14 at-bats, with four home runs -- three came Tuesday against the Mets -- 10 RBI and four runs scored. On the campaign, Pederson has maintained a .260/.331/.606 line across 118 plate appearances.

Pederson went 4-for-6 with three home runs, three runs and eight RBI in a 13-12 win against the Mets on Tuesday.

After going 4-for-45 through is first 17 May games, Pederson broke out in a big way against the Mets. He tagged New York's pitchers for two-run homers in the third, fifth and eighth innings and tied the game with a two-run single in the ninth. The 30-year-old upped his line to .255/.316/.578 with his 10 home runs and .262 isolated power both ranking top 15 in MLB.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

The lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat with southpaw MacKenzie Gore on the bump for San Diego in the series finale. The righty-hitting Darin Ruf replaces Pederson in left field.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Padres.

Pederson was the only Giant to log multiple hits in the low-scoring contest. The outfielder hadn't posted a multi-hit game since April 24, going just 4-for-46 (.087) in the 17 games in between. That brutal slump dropped his slash line to .239/.308/.500 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored, three doubles and a stolen base through 104 plate appearances. He'll continue to play against most right-handed pitchers while sitting against many southpaws.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson has operated in the strong side of a platoon this year, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game since left-hander Sean Manaea is on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez are starting in the outfield from left to right.

Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will take a seat Wednesday as the Giants take on left-hander Kyle Freeland. The outfielder has gone 2-for-20 with a homer and three RBI in his last six games, so the day off could help him get back into his groove. Darin Ruf will enter the lineup in left field and bat second in the series finale.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Pederson went yard for the first time since April 25. Since that date, he's hit a pitiful .086 (3-for-35) in 13 games. That brutal slump has essentially erased his hot start -- he's slashing .244/.297/.524 with seven homers, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances. Pederson's lost playing time to Luis Gonzalez, who has taken over the starting role in left field. Going forward, Pederson will likely be the designated hitter against right-handed pitchers, splitting that position with Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf.

Pederson will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson hasn't made a single start against a southpaw this season. Considering his career 67 wRC+ against lefties and the Giants' affinity for platoons, that setup is unlikely to change any time soon. Austin Slater will get the start in left field.

Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has gone 0-for-13 with three strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll retreat to the bench against left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday. Luis Gonzalez will start in left field and bat sixth.

Pederson (groin) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson appeared as a pinch hitter Tuesday, which was his first game action since April 27, and will rejoin the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale. The 30-year-old ended up sitting out four games with a strained right groin but was able to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Pederson (groin) has resumed baseball activities and will be available off the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Pederson hasn't played since last Wednesday while recovering from a right groin strain, but the Giants have declined to place him on the injured list. It looks like he'll be back in action within 10 days of the injury, though when exactly he'll return to the lineup is not yet clear.

Pederson (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain after leaving Wednesday's game versus the A's. Pederson have Monday's scheduled off day to recover before missing additional time behind Sunday's series finale. Jason Krizan, Luis Gonzalez and Darin Ruf will start from left to right in the outfield.

Pederson (groin) will sit Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Friday, and while he's avoided the injured list for now, he's expected to miss at least a few days. Luis Gonzalez will get another start in right field.

Pederson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Friday but will avoid the injured list for now, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson underwent an MRI on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's game against Oakland with right groin tightness. While the test did reveal a strain, it's not a particularly severe one. The Giants will wait to see how the injury responds over the next few days, so he'll likely miss at least two or three games, but he may not wind up missing any more time than that.

Pederson (groin) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, and manager Gabe Kapler said a trip to the injured list could be necessary, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Pederson experienced groin tightness while breaking for second base on a ground ball during the third inning Wednesday, and his availability for the near future is now in question. The 30-year-old will have Thursday's scheduled off day to be evaluated, so the Giants have some time to determine whether a trip to the injured list is necessary. The team is already short-handed in the outfield, with LaMonte Wade (knee) on the 10-day IL and Mike Yastrzemski (illness) on the COVID-19 IL.

Pederson was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Athletics with right groin tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 30-year-old appeared to suffer the injury while running the bases during the third inning Wednesday, and he didn't retake the field in the bottom of the frame. Pederson went 1-for-2 prior to his exit and will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time.

Pederson exited Wednesday's game against the A's with an apparent leg injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson appeared to grab at his quad while running the bases during the third inning, and he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the frame. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the Giants provide an update on the injury.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.

Pederson delivered his sixth home run of the season at an opportune time for the Giants, sending a two-run blast over the fence in right field to give his club a 2-1 advantage in the top of the eighth. The veteran outfielder has now swatted three homers in his last two contests and is 4-for-6 with five RBI, four runs scored and a walk over that brief stretch.

Pederson went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, three runs and three RBI in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals.

Pederson now has multi-hit performances in three of his last four appearances, and Sunday's outing marked the first time this year that he recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game. The 30-year-old has been a strong contributor despite hitting in the strong side of a platoon, as he has a 1.133 OPS with five home runs, two doubles, 10 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in 13 games.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Nationals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Pederson will get a breather against left-hander Patrick Corbin after hitting .292 with two homers, a double, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base in his last seven appearances. Austin Slater will start in left field and lead off.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets.

He got the start in left field and batted cleanup in both games, but Pederson found less success in the nightcap, going 0-for-4. The veteran outfielder has had a strong start to the season, slashing .310/.355/.621 through nine games with three solo homers accounting for all his RBI.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Guardians.

Pederson scored on an error in the fourth inning and was brought in again in the sixth on a Thairo Estrada double. He also swiped a bag before scoring his second run, his first steal since June 29 of last season. The lefty slugger is hitting .364 with five runs and six strikeouts through 22 at-bats.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 victory over the Guardians.

Pederson's 410-foot shot off Zach Plesac in the sixth inning was his second long ball of the season. He's picked up multiple hits in each of his last two outings, raising his average to .375 through 16 at-bats. The 29-year-old slugger will continue seeing regular playing time against righties.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will get a breather in Wednesday's series finale with left-hander Sean Manaea on the mound for San Diego. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Heliot Ramos will start in the outfield from left to right.

Pederson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a 13-2 triumph against the Padres on Tuesday.

Pederson singled in the second and tacked on a solo home run in the eighth off San Diego outfielder Wil Myers. The long ball was the 29-year-old's first as a Giant and he should see regular playing time against right-handed pitchers as he's started all four games against them thus far.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Marlins, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Pederson went 1-for-5 with a walk through the first two games of the campaign and will take a seat Sunday with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound for Miami. Heliot Ramos, Mauricio Dubon and Austin Slater will start from left to right in the outfield in the series finale.

Pederson agreed to a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

The specific terms of the deal have yet to be reported, but Pederson will return to the west coast after winning his second consecutive World Series last year with Atlanta. He also spent time with the Cubs in 2021 and totaled 18 home runs and 61 RBI with a .732 OPS across 137 games. Pederson has historically been a platoon player given his struggles against left-handed pitching, though he was much better last year with a .265/.348/.378 slash line in 112 plate appearances versus lefties.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 3 of the World Series versus the Astros on Friday.

The 29-year-old started the first two games of the series in right field with Jorge Soler serving as the designated hitter, and Soler will take over in right now that Atlanta is back home. Pederson is 1-for-8 with three strikeouts against Houston so far but otherwise has a .909 OPS with three homers and nine RBI in the playoffs this year.

Pederson went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Pederson didn't start Friday's Game 1 matchup, but he delivered Atlanta's lone run with his solo blast in the top of the eighth inning. Eddie Rosario, Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler are the favorites for playing time in the outfield to begin the postseason, but Pederson is one of the top options to fill in as a pinch hitter if he isn't in the lineup.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run Sunday in Atlanta's 4-3 win over San Diego.

Thanks to his nice day at the dish, Pederson was instrumental in allowing Atlanta to open its division lead over Philadelphia to two and a half games. He put Atlanta in the board with two outs in the second inning, when he sent a Joe Musgrove offering deep to right field for his 17th long ball of the season. Pederson still looks poised to finish the season as a fourth outfielder, as Eddie Rosario has seemingly usurped him for an everyday role. His start Sunday was his first since Sept. 19 and his second since Sept. 12.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

For the second consecutive day, Pederson will take a seat versus a right-handed pitcher (Antonio Senzatela), after he was on the bench in Tuesday's 5-4 loss while righty Jon Gray was on the bump for Colorado. Dating back to the start of August, Pederson is slashing an underwhelming .184/.294/.322, and his ongoing struggles appear to have cost him his strong-side platoon role in the outfield. Eddie Rosario will draw a third consecutive start in left field and looks to have supplanted Pederson on the depth chart.

Pederson is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies.

Pederson historically gets his days off against left-handers, but Tuesday will mark the third time this month he is idle against a righty starter (Jon Gray). Adam Duvall shifts to center field as Eddie Rosario draws the start in left field Tuesday.

Pederson will sit against lefty Trevor Rogers and the Marlins on Friday.

Pederson has now been on the bench against the last three lefties Atlanta has faced. Guillermo Heredia takes over in center field.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Pederson has gone just 1-for-12 with three strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sean Nolin on the mound for Washington. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.

Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Pederson will head to the bench for the third time in the past four games despite the fact Atlanta is facing another right-handed starter (Ryan Feltner) on Sunday. The 29-year-old outfielder is 2-for-25 with a home run, two RBI, three runs and eight strikeouts during that stretch and appears to have fallen into a timeshare in Atlanta's outfield. Adam Duvall will shift to center once again, while Eddie Rosario starts in left.

Pederson is not in the lineup Friday at Colorado.

Pederson finds himself on the bench for a second straight contest despite right-hander Antonio Senzatela pitching for the Rockies. Adam Duvall will move to center field while Eddie Rosario receives the start in left.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Pederson went 2-for-19 (.105) at the plate over his last 10 games, so he will get a chance to clear his head. Adam Duvall will man center field for Atlanta on Thursday.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday.

Pederson opened the scoring with a 398-foot bomb to right off former teammate Walker Buehler in the third inning and later walked in the fifth. The home run was only the outfielder's third in August as Pederson has slumped to a subpar .200/.347/.400 line this month.

Pederson is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.

Pederson will head to the bench Monday with southpaw Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.

Pederson will be on the bench Monday against the Yankees.

Pederson will hit the bench against lefty Jordan Montgomery, as he's done against four of the previous six southpaws Atlanta has faced. Guillermo Heredia starts in center field in his absence.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-4 win over Baltimore.

Pederson took Matt Harvey deep in the the fourth inning for his 15th long ball of the season. The solo shot marked his first homer since Aug. 5 and just his second overall in August. Pederson is batting only .227 this month but has notched a tidy 8:9 BB:K.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Pederson has started against some southpaws since he joined Atlanta, but he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo starting for Miami on Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.

Pederson will sit Monday against the Marlins.

Pederson hasn't been strictly platooned since joining Atlanta, but his day off here against lefty Braxton Garrett means he's now sat against the last three southpaws his club has faced. Guillermo Heredia starts in center field in his absence.

Pederson is on the bench for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Although Pederson has a respectable average (.282) against left-handed pitching this season, 12 of his 14 home runs have come against righties and he sits with southpaw Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Guillermo Heredia is playing center field and batting eighth Saturday.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Pederson will be on the bench against left-hander Wade Miley after he went 1-for-12 with three walks and four strikeouts across the last four games. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run, a walk and an HBP in an 8-4 victory against Atlanta.

Pederson knotted the score at 2-2 in the fourth with his 14th home run of the season and walked and scored in the eighth as part of a six-run inning. The outfielder has been hot of late, going 8-for-17 over his last six games and raising his average from .238 to .249.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

Even though Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI against left-hander Jon Lester on Tuesday, he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw J.A. Happ taking the mound Wednesday. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat seventh.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

With southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill for the Brewers, Atlanta will overload its lineup with right-handed bats, leaving no room for the lefty-hitting Pederson. He'll be replaced in the outfield by Guillermo Heredia, while Ozzie Albies takes over as Atlanta's leadoff hitter.

Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 9-5 loss to Milwaukee.

The outfielder has hit safely in his last seven games, going 12-for-29 (.414) in that span. Pederson has a .245/.307/.427 slash line with 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases across 348 plate appearances between Chicago and Atlanta this year. Despite Atlanta's additions of Eddie Rosario (abdomen), Jorge Soler and Adam Duvall, Pederson figures to get a decent share of playing time in right field or center field over the last two months of the season.

Pederson (illness) is starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an upset stomach, but he'll return to action following a one-game absence. Across his last four starts, he's gone 7-for-17 with a home run, a double, five RBI, three runs and five strikeouts.

Pederson was scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Mets due to an upset stomach.

Pederson was slated to start in right field and bat leadoff, but he'll instead be sidelined for at least one game due to the ailment. He should be considered day-to-day while Ehire Adrianza takes his place in the lineup.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Pederson got Atlanta on the board in the top of the third inning with an RBI double, plating one of only two total runs in Game 1. After hitting just .230 with the Cubs over his first 73 games of the 2021 campaign, he's now 11-for-41 with four extra-base hits, nine RBI and four runs scored in his first 10 contests with his new club.

Pederson went 4-for-6 with a three-run home run, an additional RBI and two additional runs scored in Saturday's win over Philadelphia.

Aside from the homer -- blasted off shortstop Ronald Torreyes, who recorded the final five outs for the Phillies -- it's safe to say this was one of Pederson's best offensive showings of his career, and he is quickly settling at the top of the order for Atlanta. Since debuting for the team earlier this month, the former Cubs and Dodgers outfielder has gone 9-for-32 with two homers, eight RBI and four runs scored.

Pederson went 4-for-6 with a home run, two additional runs and four RBI in Atlanta's 15-3 win over Philadelphia on Saturday.

Pederson connected on one of five home runs on the day for Atlanta, and his four RBI established a new season high. Since being acquired from the Cubs on July 15, Pederson has gone 9-for-33 (.273 average) with a pair of home runs, eight RBI and four runs. He'll remain atop the order while starting in right field in Sunday's series finale.

Pederson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run Saturday in Atlanta's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Batting out of the leadoff spot in his team debut, Pederson flied out and grounded out in his first two at-bats, but he played a key part in Atlanta's game-breaking six-run fourth inning. His two-run blast off Josh Fleming was one of four extra-base hits in the inning for Atlanta. Given that the lefty-hitting Pederson was setting the table against a southpaw in Fleming, the outfielder looks like he'll be given a full-time look in the leadoff role for his new team after being dealt by the Cubs.

Pederson will lead off and play right field against the Rays on Saturday.

Pederson didn't join his new team soon enough to start Friday's contest, but Saturday's lineup makes it clear he'll play a key role for his new team in the second half. The Atlanta lineup is of course not the same with Ronald Acuna (knee) out for the year, but the team still has a few big bats behind him who could help him score plenty of runs as long as he remains in the leadoff spot.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was acquired by Atlanta on Thursday but will need to wait at least a day before making the first start for his new team. Abraham Almonte will work in right field for Atlanta, while Pederson should join the starting nine later in the weekend.

Pederson was traded to Atlanta on Thursday in exchange for Bryce Ball.

Pederson may be the first domino to fall in what is expected to be a busy trade deadline for the Cubs. He provides Atlanta with a starting outfielder, a position of need as the team is currently without Ronald Acuna (knee) and Marcell Ozuna (finger). Pederson has hit .230/.300/.418 across 287 plate appearances with the Cubs on the campaign.

Pederson will be on the bench against lefty Kwang Hyun Kim and the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Pederson has had far more than a platoon role this season, as he started against four of the last five lefties the Cubs faced prior to Saturday's off day. He's shown effectively no platoon split, posting a 96 wRC+ against lefties and a 95 wRC+ against righties. Patrick Wisdom starts in left field in his absence.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a walk, three RBI and two runs in Friday's 10-5 win over the Cardinals.

The 29-year-old enjoyed his third two-hit, two-run performance in his last four games. Home runs have escaped Pederson's game of late, as he hasn't hit one since June 18. Friday's game raised his batting average to a still-underwhelming .230, but he's raised that mark by 10 points in the last four contests alone.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.

Pederson had gone hitless in five straight games coming into Tuesday's contest but he's now strung together consecutive two-hit performances. The outfielder has always been a bit of a streaky performer, and the 43-44 Cubs are going to need him to get hot if they want to push themselves back into the NL Central race.

Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

Pederson is 0-for-12 over his past three games and will head to the bench Sunday with southpaw Wade Miley pitching for Cincinnati. Ian Happ will shift to left field while Jake Marisnick starts in center.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Brewers.

The outfielder got the job done from the leadoff spot, but the rest of the Cubs' lineup wasn't able to take advantage. Pederson only has two steals on the season but both have come in the last five games, part of a productive June that has seen him slug seven homers with 13 runs and 16 RBI through 25 games despite a lackluster .221/.277/.523 slash line.

Pederson will sit against lefty Julio Urias and the Dodgers on Saturday.

Pederson has made seven starts against southpaws this season, but he's now sat against each of the last three the team has faced. He hasn't done much to suggest he deserves to start against same-sided pitching, as he's hitting .237/.292/.250 against lefties in 48 plate appearances. Kris Bryant will start in left field Saturday, with Patrick Wisdom starting at third.

Pederson went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Pederson was hitless on the day but reached base in the fifth on a fielder's choice and ended up taking second for his first stolen base of the year. The 29-year-old did also drive in the Cubs' second run on a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Pederson had a hot month of May but has cooled off some in June, slashing .211/.237/.539 with seven homers, 16 RBI, 12 runs scored and just a 2:23 BB:K over 21 games. He hasn't drawn a walk since June 2 and currently owns a 6.6 percent walk rate which is on pace to be the lowest of his career.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 10-2 loss to Miami.

Pederson took Miami starter Cody Poteet deep in the first and third innings. Friday's performance continues to a strong June for the 29-year-old outfielder, who is batting .254 with seven homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored in his last 15 games. He's up to a .250/.313/.474 slash line with 11 homers, 29 RBI and 26 runs scored across 214 plate appearances overall. He's also been caught stealing in all three of his stolen base attempts.

Pederson will sit Monday against lefty David Pederson and the Mets.

There were suggestions before the season that Pederson would have a true everyday role rather than merely being a platoon player, but that hasn't really happened. He's started against just seven out of the 19 lefties the Cubs have faced, including just two of the last seven. Kris Bryant will move to left field in his absence.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.

Pederson went deep in the fourth inning for his third home run in as many games and ninth of the season. The 29-year-old has been known to be a streaky performer in the past, so fantasy managers should enjoy the current surge while it lasts. He's bumped his OPS up to .779 with the strong stretch of games.

Pederson went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Friday against the Cardinals.

He took right-hander Johan Oviedo deep on a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning and also hit a double. Pederson was thrown out on a stolen base attempt for the third time in three tries this season, so he probably can't be counted on to attempt many more steals going forward. He has four home runs over his last seven games and all eight of his home runs on the year have come against righties.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Padres.

Pederson took former Chicago starter Yu Darvish deep in the fourth inning, one of two long balls for the Cubs on the day. Pederson now has seven home runs this season to go with a .238 batting average and .726 OPS. As has been the case throughout his career, the outfielder doesn't help much with the average and can be a streaky performer, though he supplies decent pop when he's locked in.

Pederson (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday at San Diego.

The 29-year-old has been held out of the lineup since exiting Saturday's contest with back tightness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Tuesday. Pederson is mired in a 2-for-22 slump over his past seven games, though both hits were home runs.

Pederson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Padres.

Pederson exited Saturday's game against the Giants and didn't take part in Sunday's contest. He's reportedly feeling better but will sit for at least one more game. Ian Happ slides to left field in his absence, with Jake Marisnick starting in center.

Manager David Ross said prior to Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants that Pederson is feeling "much better" after exiting Saturday's loss due to back tightness, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Pederson didn't start or appear off the bench in Sunday's series finale, but Ross' comments suggest the outfielder isn't at major risk of heading to the 10-day injured list. He'll continue to receive treatment heading into Monday's series opener in San Diego before the Cubs decide in the hours leading up to the 10:10 p.m. ET opening pitch whether Pederson is fit to return to the lineup.

Pederson (back) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Giants after leaving Saturday's game with back tightness.

Per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, manager David Ross said Kris Bryant was originally scheduled to return to third base for the series finale, but will instead need to fill Pederson's void in the outfield. Pederson remains day-to-day for the time being and it's unknown if he'll be available off the bench Sunday.

Pederson left Saturday's game against the Giants with right low-back tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

It wasn't originally clear why Pederson left the game in the fifth inning. The extent of the back issue isn't known at this point, but the outfielder figures to be further evaluated before further updates are given.

Pederson was removed from Saturday's game against the Giants in the fifth inning for undisclosed reasons, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Pederson went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting. The reasons for his exit aren't known at this point, but those details figure to come out after the game, if not sooner. Kris Bryant shifted from center field to left field and Rafael Ortega entered the game as the new center fielder.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss against the Giants.

Pederson provided all the offense the Cubs could muster Thursday, as he socked a two-run shot off starter Anthony DeSclafani in the third inning. It was the outfielder's fifth long ball of the campaign, and that also ended his three-game hitless streak.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

With a southpaw (Tyler Anderson) on the hill for the Pirates, the lefty-hitting Pederson will check out of the starting nine for the series finale. Rafael Ortega will fill in for Pederson in left field.

Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Pederson led off for the Cubs and almost single-handedly carried them to the 4-3 win. The home runs were just his third and fourth of the season, but the outfielder has been locked in lately, as he's batting .316 across his last 10 games with three long balls and six RBI. He's also batted leadoff in six straight contests, so clearly manager David Ross likes what he's getting from Pederson atop the order. He's a strong fantasy asset while he remains hot.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cardinals.

Pederson batted leadoff for the third straight game and set the tone for the easy win, starting the contest with a home run against Carlos Martinez, his second of the year. The outfielder is starting to look comfortable in a Chicago uniform after a slow start, and he has plenty of fantasy value as long as he's atop the batting order.

Pederson went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

For the second game in a row and sixth time in the last nine contests, Pederson recorded two or more hits. Perhaps more importantly, the outfielder has batted leadoff in consecutive games as well. The Cubs started the season with Ian Happ in that role and have also used Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras there. If Pederson can stick in the top spot, he should get more at-bats overall and could see an uptick in runs.

Pederson went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Pederson didn't come around to score in the 4-3 loss, but it was otherwise an effective night for the leadoff hitter. After a slow start to the season, including some missed time due to a wrist injury, the outfielder is batting an even .400 this month. Pederson may continue to sit against tough lefties, but it looks like he should produce good stats when he's in the lineup for the Cubs.

Pederson will be on the bench against lefty Patrick Corbin and the Nationals on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has started five times against lefties this season but will hit the bench Tuesday as the Cubs face their second southpaw in a row. Matt Duffy starts in left field in his absence.

Pederson isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals.

Pederson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's win over the Tigers. Kris Bryant will start in left field while Matt Duffy starts at third base.

Pederson went 3-for-4 in Friday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.

All three knocks were singles, but it was still Pederson's fourth straight multi-hit performance. The hot streak has pushed the outfielder's slash line to .268/.354/.341 through 24 games, but he has only one homer, eight runs and nine RBI.

Pederson went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

Pederson hit an RBI double in the fifth inning, but that was the extent of the Cubs' run-scoring Wednesday. The 29-year-old Pederson has been on a tear lately, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .244/.337/.321 with one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 92 plate appearances. Pederson entered Wednesday with a .319 BABIP, indicating he's had some poor luck at the plate so far.

Pederson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Sunday.

Pederson didn't even start Sunday but ended up playing the whole game almost the whole game after Jake Marisnick injured his hamstring in the first inning while chasing down a fly ball. The 29-year-old was slashing just .077/.143/.077 against lefties this season but got to Tyler Anderson for an RBI single in the second inning and another base hit in the fourth. He has now had three hits in two of his last three games and could be a regular fixture in the lineup with the Cubs' outfield depth suffering badly.

Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Pederson will head to the bench in the series finale with southpaw Tyler Anderson starting for Pittsburgh. Kris Bryant will work in right field while Matt Duffy starts at the hot corner for Chicago on Sunday.

Pederson went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Pirates.

Pederson scored the Cubs' first run of the game on a fielding error in the bottom of the first inning, and he drove in a run with a single to right field in the second. Pederson has now appeared in three games since he returned from the 10-day injured list, and he's gone 4-for-9 with two RBI, two runs and two walks during that time.

Pederson is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

It's hardly a surprise that Pederson won't be asked to play two games on one day right after being activated off the injured list Monday. He'll sit against lefty Clayton Kershaw in the day's first game, with Matt Duffy moving out to left field, but he should be back in the lineup for the nightcap against righty Trevor Bauer.

Pederson (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Pederson struggled significantly in his 16 games as a Cub, striking out 32.8 percent of the time while hitting just .137/.262/.235, before being sidelined with wrist tendinitis. He'll look to get things going Monday against his former team, the Dodgers. He clearly still has his manager's trust, as he'll lead off in the series opener.

Pederson (wrist) is participating in live batting practice at the alternate training site Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old was with the Cubs earlier in the road trip while rehabbing the injury, but he return to the alternate site to take part in live batting practice. Pederson appears to be in the final stages of his rehab program from left wrist tendinitis and could return from the injured list sometime this week.

Pederson (wrist) will travel with the Cubs to Cincinnati for the start of its three-game series with the Reds that begins Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Pederson is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list beginning Saturday, and his inclusion on the road trip suggests that he could be an option for the final two games in Cincinnati. Before getting shut down due to left wrist tendinitis, Pederson was slashing .137/.262/.235 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate over 61 plate appearances.

Pederson (wrist) took batting practice at the Cubs' alternate training site Wednesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has made good progress since he was placed on the injured list April 21, and he faced live pitching Wednesday. Manager David Ross said Wednesday that he isn't yet sure how Pederson felt after his hitting session, but the left fielder appears to be trending in the right direction.

Manager David Ross said that Pederson (wrist) could start light hitting Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has reportedly made good progress since being placed on the injured list effective April 21. Assuming all goes well when he starts to swing again, he will then head to the team's alternate site to get back to game speed.

Pederson (wrist) is not currently scheduled for an MRI and will be re-evaluated after a few days of rest, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, but retroactive to April 21. It's unclear whether he will be able to return after minimum period, though there should be a clearer timeline within a few days. Jake Marisnick and Nico Hoerner could both see increased playing time in Pederson's absence.

Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list due to left wrist tendinitis, retroactive to April 21, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Pederson had been out of the lineup for the last two games, and he's apparently dealing with a left wrist issue that will force him to miss additional time. It's not yet clear when Pederson will be able to return to action, but Jake Marisnick could see increased playing time in his absence. Nico Hoerner was recalled from the Cubs' alternate training site in a corresponding move.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

With the Mets bringing a lefty (Joey Lucchesi) to the hill for the second straight day, the lefty-hitting Pederson will once again head to the bench. Jake Marisnick will replace Pederson in the Chicago outfield.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Pederson has started against two of the three left-handed pitchers that the Cubs have played to begin the year, but he'll sit against southpaw David Peterson on Wednesday. Ian Happ will shift to left field while Jake Marisnick starts in center field.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 13-4 loss to Atlanta.

The Cubs didn't have much to celebrate in this one but can at least be happy about Pederson's first multi-hit game of the season. The outfielder is still batting just .149, which underscores how much he's struggled to begin his first year with Chicago. Perhaps the mini-breakout Sunday will help Pederson get going.

Pederson went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Monday's loss to the Brewers.

Pederson is still batting just .129 this season but he has now reached base in six straight games. The outfielder likely won't supply a great batting average anyways, but it'd be nice if he started producing more counting stats, as he's tallied just one home run, two runs scored and four RBI in 10 games for his new team. The whole Chicago lineup has been struggling, which has limited Pederson's chances to do much damage.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.

Pederson tied the game at 1-1 with his eighth-inning homer. That blast was the outfielders first hit in six games this year. He's produced three RBI, a run scored and eight strikeouts across 20 plate appearances. Should the lefty-hitting Pederson continue to struggle, Jake Marisnick could begin to earn more playing time.

Pederson will not start Monday against the Brewers.

Pederson started against the first lefty the Cubs faced, getting the nod against Tyler Anderson on Saturday. He'll sit against another left-handed Anderson (Brett) on Monday, with Ian Happ sliding to left field and Jake Marisnick starting in center. Just how often Pederson finds himself starting against same-sided pitching this season remains to be seen.

Pederson is 0-for-6 with a walk and five strikeouts through his first two games.

Pederson had a great spring training, registering a .378/.431/1.000 slash line in 18 games, but that hasn't translated to a fast start to the regular season. It is of course a very small sample size, and the 28-year-old outfielder has been a streaky performer in the past, so the hits could start coming soon.

Pederson went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and three runs scored in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

The game wasn't at Coors Field, but Pederson performed like it was. The outfielder has been on a tear to begin spring training, as now has five home runs and a 2.071 OPS through seven games. Pederson should play every day for the Cubs and has the chance to put up good numbers in a lineup that also features the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Willson Contreras.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.

The 28-year-old is fitting in nicely with the Cubs, as he now has a robust 1.672 OPS and three home runs this spring in six games. Pederson is essentially replacing Kyle Schwarber in Chicago, and he could be expected to reach the 36 home runs he hit during his last full season in 2019 with the Dodgers.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

Pederson is just 2-for-9 to begin spring training, but both of the hits have left the yard. That's pretty much par for the course with the outfielder, who batted just .190 last season but slugged seven home runs in 43 games. Pederson had a .249 average and 36 home runs in his last full season back in 2019. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a great batting average in 2021, either, but the power should be there in Pederson's first season with the Cubs.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Mariners.

Pederson hit his first home run of the spring and his first in a Cubs' uniform. The 28-year-old outfielder batted cleanup, and he should slot into a prominent lineup spot during the regular season. The Cubs also sound committed to letting Pederson play every day and face lefties, which could help his counting stats but possibly be a drain on his batting average if he struggles against southpaws.

Pederson said he is eager to take on an everyday role with the Cubs and face more left-handed pitching, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

While in Los Angeles, Pederson rarely faced lefties, registering an average of 54 plate appearances per season against southpaws between 2017 and 2019, and only 10 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. However, Chicago manager David Ross has indicated that Pederson could play more frequently against lefties. This could help the 28-year-old approach the 151 games he played back in 2015, his second season in the majors.

Chicago manager David Ross said he could use Pederson against both righties and lefties this year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

"The conviction he had and the belief he had in being good against both sides of pitchers is something that he sold me on," Ross said. "And I thought we had a great opportunity for him." Pederson mainly avoided lefties when he was in Los Angeles, and he has a career .576 OPS against southpaws, compared to an .849 OPS against righties. It sounds like the 28-year-old might not start the year in a platoon situation, though if he struggles against lefties he could lose some at-bats to Jake Marisnick.

The Cubs are likely to use Ian Happ as their leadoff hitter to begin the season instead of Pederson, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Pederson batted first 249 times during his seven seasons with the Dodgers, but Chicago manager David Ross said he's likely going to stick with Happ, who was the team's primary leadoff hitter last season. Pederson should still play regularly in left field, essentially replacing the departed Kyle Schwarber, and get plenty of opportunities to produce at the plate.

Pederson agreed to a contract with the Cubs on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the agreement is for one year and $7 million. Pederson struggled during 2020 with a .682 OPS before turning hitting well during the playoffs, and he also had an .818 OPS over the previous five seasons for the Dodgers. The 28-year-old mostly operated as a platoon player for Los Angeles since 2016, and that trend is likely to continue for Chicago. Still, working on the strong side of a platoon in left field should provide plenty of opportunities with the Cubs.

Pederson will be on the bench for Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

As usual, Pederson hits the bench with a lefty (Blake Snell) starting for the opposition. A.J. Pollock will be the left fielder Tuesday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter and Austin Barnes catching.

Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Sunday in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.

Pederson turned in a big weekend as the Dodgers pushed their series lead to 3-2, going 4-for-7 with three RBI and two runs between Games 3 and 5. He was nearly the hero of Saturday's Game 4 after providing a go-ahead, two-run single in the top of the seventh, but the lead changed two more times before the Rays walked off the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth. Despite coming through Sunday with his second home run of the postseason, the lefty-hitting Pederson will likely head to the bench Tuesday in Game 6 with southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for Tampa Bay.

Pederson will be on the bench for Game 4 of the World Series against the Rays on Saturday.

The Rays will be starting the left-handed Ryan Yarbrough, so Pederson will head to the bench as usual. Chris Taylor moves out to left field, with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base. A.J. Pollock serves as the designated hitter.

Pederson is out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the Dodgers' World Series matchup with the Rays, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

As per usual, the lefty-hitting Pederson will take a seat with a southpaw (Blake Snell) on the mound for the opposition. Enrique Hernandez enters the lineup in his stead, batting eighth and manning second base while Chris Taylor shifts to Pederson's usual post in left field. Pederson struck out in both of his at-bats Tuesday in the Dodgers' 8-3 win in Game 1.

Pederson will sit for Game 6 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

As usual, Pederson will sit with southpaw (Max Fried) on the mound for the opposition. A.J. Pollock will be the left fielder, with Will Smith remaining in the lineup as a designated hitter even with Austin Barnes starting behind the plate.

Pederson went 4-for-6 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's NLCS Game 3 win against Atlanta.

Pederson's three-run shot off Kyle Wright in the first inning accounted for a small fraction of the 11 runs the Dodgers would score in that frame. He's now hitting .467/.500/.667 in six games this postseason.

Pederson will sit for Game 1 of the NLCS against Atlanta on Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

With a lefty (Max Fried) on the mound for Atlanta, Pederson hits the bench as usual. Chris Taylor moves out to left field in his absence, with Enrique Hernandez entering the lineup at second base.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres on Wednesday, hoorn reports.

The 28-year-old has only two plate appearances through the Dodgers' first three playoff games, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and a GIDP. Pederson had a .682 OPS in 43 games this season and is seeing limited playing time early in the playoffs, even against right-handed starters. A.J. Pollock starts in left field while Will Smith takes a break behind the plate to serve as the designated hitter in Game 2.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Thursday.

Even with right-hander Brandon Woodruff taking the mound for the Brewers on Thursday, Pederson will retreat to the bench. A.J. Pollock will start in left field with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson won't start Game 1 with left-hander Brent Suter taking the mound for Milwaukee. A.J. Pollock receives the start in left field while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Angels.

Pederson went deep for the first time since Sep. 4, but that's where the positive ends for the outfielder -- he is hitting a meager .147 in 12 games this month and enters the final game of the regular season hitting well below the Mendoza line -- .185 with a career-worst .671 OPS in 42 games.

Pederson will sit Friday against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Pederson has started just a single game against a lefty this season, so it's no surprise to see that trend continue here. AJ Pollock starts in left field Friday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

Pederson isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Athletics.

Pederson returned to action Tuesday, but he'll retreat to the bench with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez taking over at second base.

Pederson may not be able to stick with the Dodgers throughout the postseason due to a family matter, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Pederson recently returned from a stay on the family medical emergency list, but it appears that the private matter may affect his availability moving forward. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the outfielder's status for a potential playoff run remains uncertain. "I would expect him to be with us through the Wild Card series, but then after that I just don't know," Roberts stated Tuesday.

Pederson was activated off the family medical emergency list Monday, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.

Pederson had been away from the team for most of the last week. He should return to his platoon role across the final week of the season, though it's possible his opportunities fade slightly, as he's hitting just .174/.268/.376 on the year. Zach McKinstry was optioned in a corresponding move.

Pederson (personal) took some at-bats against Walker Buehler (finger) in a simulated game Saturday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The Dodgers placed Pederson on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, but he's since reported back to the team. Expect the Dodgers to officially activate him ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Athletics.

Pederson is expected to return from the family medical emergency list as soon as early next week, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was moved to the family medical emergency list Wednesday and must spend at least three days on the list. "We'll see," stated skipper Dave Roberts. "That could change, obviously. It's family first, but the goal is to see him back on the field and in the lineup depending on who the pitcher is on Tuesday.

Pederson was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Players spend a minimum of three days on the list, though pandemic-related protocols could potentially extend Pederson's absence. Zach McKinstry was recalled in a corresponding move.

Pederson will not start Wednesday against the Padres, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

While Padres opener Adrian Morejon may not pitch deep into the game, the Dodgers will nevertheless sit Pederson against the lefty. Chris Taylor takes over in left field.

Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

The 28-year-old was activated from the paternity list Friday, but he won't immediately rejoin the lineup with lefty Framber Valdez pitching for Houston. Pederson figures to start Sunday against righty Zack Greinke. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field while Gavin Lux serves as the designated hitter.

Pederson was reinstated from the paternity list Friday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Pederson was away from the team for the entirety of the midweek series against the Diamondbacks, but he'll be back in time to face the Astros over the weekend. Matt Beaty was optioned to clear space for his return.

Pederson (personal) is on track to return to action Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. The slugger hit against rehabbing reliever Pedro Baez on Wednesday, but he'll take a few more days before rejoining the active roster.

Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

It turns out that the "family-related matter" that kept Pederson out of the lineup Sunday was of the positive variety. The Dodgers should be well-equipped to handle his absence and could give the likes of Enrique Hernandez or Matt Beaty some additional at-bats until he returns. Players typically spend around three days on the paternity list, though the coronavirus pandemic could potentially add some logistical delays to that timeline. Josh Sborz was recalled in a corresponding move.

Pederson isn't in Sunday's lineup due to a family-related matter, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson is sitting against a right-hander for the first time this season, and manager Dave Roberts revealed that he's dealing with a family matter. Pederson could be sidelined for multiple games as a result. If he's forced to miss additional time, A.J. Pollock and Enrique Hernandez could fill in as the left fielder.

Pederson isn't starting Sunday against the Rockies.

Even with right-hander Ryan Castellani on the mound for Colorado, Pederson will get a breather for Sunday's series finale. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field with Matt Beaty entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Rockies.

Pederson hit back-to-back homers with AJ Pollock in the eighth inning to help the Dodgers reclaim the lead. The 28-year-old now has six home runs on the season while batting .191/.296/.415 across 33 games.

Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

It's business as usual for Pederson, as he'll head to the bench with lefty Alex Young pitching for Arizona. Enrique Hernandez starts in left field Tuesday for Los Angeles.

Pederson is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers.

As is typical, Pederson retreats to the bench with a lefty (Mike Minor) on the hill for the opposition. Even against righties, Pederson appears to be losing ground. He started off as the team's leadoff hitter against righties and has hit fifth or lower in each of his last four starts.

Pederson went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a double and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Giants.

Pederson took credit for both runs in the second half of Thursday's twin bill against the Giants, helping Los Angeles complete a doubleheader sweep. The 28-year-old got the scoring started with a solo shot off Kevin Gausman in the second inning. He then doubled and scored in the fourth. The long ball was the fifth of the year for Pederson, who is batting just .218/.330/.449 across 27 games.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

With a left-hander (Kyle Freeland) on the mound for the Rockies, Pederson will sit for the second time in the past three games. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base.

Pederson is not starting Thursday against the Mariners.

Pederson will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Seattle. AJ Pollock is covering left field in his absence, with Matt Beatty serving as DH.

Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to Seattle.

Pederson provided the Dodgers with their first lead of the game by launching a solo homer off Taijuan Walker in the second inning. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short this time. Across 67 at-bats this season, the 28-year-old is batting a mere .164/.263/.343 with four home runs.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.

With southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle, Pederson will get a day off. Chris Taylor will take over in left field, batting sixth.

Pederson will retreat to the bench for the second consecutive game Sunday as the Angels are starting another lefty in Andrew Heaney, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Not a major surprise that Pederson will be available off the bench again Saturday as the 28-year-old has made just one start against a left-handed pitcher this season. Chris Taylor will pick up the start in left field as a result.

Pederson will sit against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels on Friday.

Pederson has started just once against a lefty this season. A.J. Pollock will start in left field in his absence.

Pederson went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Pederson delivered a complete performance Wednesday, launching a two-run shot in the second and later adding a three-run shot in the sixth -- he also chipped with another run scored in the fifth following an RBI single from Will Smith. Pederson has hit safely in four of his last five appearances and accounts for three homers in his last three games.

The Dodgers are considering having Pederson bat leadoff against right-handed starters, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Los Angeles has been employing a matchup-based lineup strategy throughout the season, with Max Muncy batting first against right-handed starters and Mookie Betts leading off against southpaws. However, Muncy has been struggling of late, going 2-for-16 over his last four games. Pederson took over the leadoff spot against right-hander Chris Paddack on Monday and promptly went deep on the first pitch of the contest for his first home run of the season. Pederson has had plenty of success as a leadoff hitter in the past -- he hit 17 leadoff homers between 2018 and 2019, including a franchise-record nine last season.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Pederson will once again take a seat Thursday with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound for the Diamondbacks. A.J. Pollock will start in left field, batting fifth.

Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Pederson will be out of the starting nine for the second consecutive game with left-hander Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field and bat seventh.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Pederson started in Friday's contest against a southpaw starting pitcher, but he'll sit Sunday against left-hander Drew Smyly. Chris Taylor will start in left field, batting fifth.

Pederson went 1-for-3 with two runs, a walk and a stolen base in Friday's win over San Francisco.

Pederson worked on his flexibility during parts of spring and summer and demonstrated the results with a pair of stolen bases in intrasquad action, so Friday's theft may be indicative of a commitment to running more often this season. The slugger stole only one base each of the past two seasons, but he swiped between 26 and 31 bags in the minors for four straight campaigns between 2011 and 2014. It is also important to note that Pederson was in the lineup despite facing a southpaw starter, a rare occurrence in 2019. The 28-year-old's power is a given, but if he is able to play more consistently and add an occasional stolen base to his repertoire this season, his fantasy value could grow exponentially.

Pederson worked with a movement coach during the MLB shutdown in an effort to improve flexibility and prevent injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson was referred to the trainer by teammate Austin Barnes, who had previously taken a similar approach to combat back issues. Pederson missed most of spring training with injuries to his hip and side, but he reportedly feels lighter on his feet during summer camp and has already stolen two bases in intrasquad action. That matches the number of stolen bases he accumulated in regular-season action over the last two campaigns combined.

President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Pederson (hip) is essentially recovered from his hip and side injuries, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Hip and side soreness kept Pederson sidelined for all of Cactus League action, though he had reportedly resumed playing in minor-league games before spring training was suspended. As such, the outfielder isn't expected to be limited whenever play resumes.

Pederson (hip/side) has not resumed throwing to bases from the field, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

While Pederson has logged at-bats in a minor-league game, his inability to make throws from the outfield has prevented the slugger from making a full return. According to manager Dave Roberts, the defensive limitation "has been more of a hurdle than the swing" in Pederson's recovery from the hip/side soreness that has hampered him since the start of the spring training. Nonetheless, the Dodgers are optimistic that Pederson will be ready for the now-delayed start of the regular season.

Manager Dave Roberts said Pederson (hip/side) could return to Cactus League games next week, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has been held out of Cactus League games to this point by hip and side injuries, but he's progressed to appearing in minor-league games this week. Roberts continues to believe the 27-year-old will be ready in time for Opening Day, and a return to spring games next week would keep him on that track.

Pederson (side/hip) recorded five at-bats during a minor-league game Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson could potentially see Cactus League action by next weekend, according to Gurnick. The 27-year-old has yet to make his spring debut due to soreness in his right side and hip since the beginning of camp. Given the Dodgers depth in the outfield, the team will continue to take a conservative approach to bringing Pederson back, but it looks as though he'll be able to avoid a brief trip to the injured list. The left-handed power hitter slugged a career-high 36 home runs during 2019 and featured an impressive .920 against right-handed pitching.

Pederson (side/hip) will play five innings in a minor-league game Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has been slowed by soreness in his side and hip since early in camp. He's cutting things somewhat close to be ready by the start of the regular season. The Dodgers are deep enough that they can afford to treat him carefully and send him on a brief trip to the injured list if necessary, though they haven't officially indicated that they plan on doing so.

Pederson (side/hip) has been cleared for a full workout Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Pederson has dealt with a strained side and sore hip since early in camp and has yet to get into a Cactus League game. He's expected to get some at-bats in minor-league camp soon, with his availability for Opening Day still up in the air.

Pederson (side/hip) could appear in minor-league games soon, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Pederson has yet to make his spring debut due to a sore right side/hip, though it sounds like he's nearing a return to game action. The outfielder is expected to start out playing in minor-league camp before ultimately making his Cactus League debut. While Pederson is trending in the right direction, his status for the start of the season remains in doubt.

Pederson (side/hip) is able to take batting practice but expects his first game appearance to be in the minor leagues, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Though Pederson has been ramping up his intensity in the batting cage, his comments Monday suggest that he isn't close to taking the field. Manager Dave Roberts has likewise indicated that the team's focus is on getting Pederson healthy rather than rushing him toward readiness for Opening Day, casting significant doubt on the outfielder's status for the March 26 opener.

Pederson (side/hip) raised his intensity to 80 percent Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

The outfielder has been swinging a bat as he recovers from a sore right side/hip, with Sunday's increase in intensity indicating notable progress. Still, manager Dave Roberts indicated that Pederson is still a couple weeks away from getting into a game, though his status for Opening Day remains optimistic.

Pederson (side/hip) swung in a batting cage Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has been out with a strained side and a sore hip for over a week, but he both played catch and took some swings Friday, so he's seemingly on the mend. Assuming he gets back into game action soon and doesn't suffer any setbacks, he should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.

Pederson (side/hip) played catch Friday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Pederson was sidelined by the issue for a week, but the fact that he's resuming baseball activities nearly a month before Opening Day bodes well for his chances of avoiding a trip to the injured list. It remains to be seen when he'll get back into game action.

Pederson's strained side has stuck around longer than the Dodgers' originally expected, and he's still yet to resume hitting, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson has been dealing with the issue, which has also been referred to as a sore hip, since early in camp. He still seems to have plenty of time to get up to speed by Opening Day, but it's possible that the injury's persistence means it's something worse than the team originally feared.

Pederson (hip) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

It was reported Saturday that Pederson might be able to resume hitting Sunday or Monday after entering spring training with the sore right hip, but it appears that will have to wait at least a few more days. The 27-year-old received treatment Friday, but there's no real reason to rush him back this early in camp if he's still feeling any residual soreness.

Pederson (hip) could resume hitting Sunday or Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson received treatment for a sore right hip Friday, but the issue is reportedly minor. He's reportedly still sore, but he could resume hitting soon. The 27-year-old will likely serve in a platoon role in the Dodgers' outfield this season.

Pederson received treatment for a sore right hip Friday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Although the hip soreness resulted in a "light day" in camp Friday, Pederson indicated that the issue is minor. The 27-year-old is expected to fill a platoon role -- playing primarily against right-handers -- in the Dodgers' outfield this season.

Manager Dave Roberts said Pederson will likely occupy the large side of a platoon in left field, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Assuming Pederson -- who was reportedly traded to the Angels earlier in the offseason before the deal fell through -- is on the Dodgers' Opening Day roster, he's expected to share playing time in left field with A.J. Pollock. Pederson occupied a similar role in 2019, starting 104 games against righties but just six against southpaws.

Pederson's reported trade from the Dodgers to the Angels fell through Sunday night and will not happen, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Pederson's deal was dependent on the original Mookie Betts trade between the Dodgers and Red Sox. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Angels' owner Arte Moreno expressed his frustration regarding the delay leading up to the trade being rescinded. The 27-year-old returns to a loaded Dodgers outfield for the time being, but remains one of the club's top trade assets as Los Angeles attempts to return below the luxury tax heading into spring training.

Pederson lost his arbitration case Friday and will make $7.75 million this season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Pederson had filed for $9.5 million after a season in which he hit .249/.339/.538 with 36 homers. With his trade from the Dodgers to the Angels not yet being formally completed, Pederson's arbitration case came against his soon-to-be-former team, but the results of the hearing aren't expected to have any bearing on the reported deal.

Pederson was traded from the Dodgers to the Angels on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Luis Rengifo, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Pederson has been a major part of the Dodgers outfield over the last five years, but he became expendable with the team acquiring Mookie Betts from the Red Sox. Pederson had 61 home runs and an .861 OPS over the last two seasons, but he had only 107 plate appearances versus left-handed pitching as he was utilized in a platoon role. Barring a significant improvement against lefties, the 27-year-old is likely to be used similarly alongside Justin Upton and Mike Trout in the Angels' outfield.

Pederson (undisclosed) is being considered day-to-day after exiting Monday's game against Colorado, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson crashed hard into the outfield wall and had to leave the contest, and although the details surrounding his injury have yet to be revealed, skipper Dave Roberts reported after the contest that the outfielder is day-to-day.

Pederson left Monday's game against the Rockies after suffering an injury on a leaping catch at the wall, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Pederson made a spectacular grab, robbing Charlie Blackmon of a three-run home run, but he paid the price. Pederson went down temporarily, though he was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power. Enrique Hernandez replaced the 27-year-old in right field.

Pederson (undisclosed) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Padres.

It's unclear why Pederson was removed from the lineup at this point. Enrique Hernandez is starting in right field and hitting seventh in his place.