Joc Pederson Stays with Rangers, Declines Opt-Out on Two-Year Deal

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson has decided not to opt out of his two-year, $37 million contract, which he signed in January. He had the right to opt out of his $18.5 million salary for next year and an $18.5 million mutual option for 2027, though the Rangers held a counter-option. The 33-year-old batted .181 with nine homers and 29 RBIs. His season was interrupted by a fractured right hand on May 24, from which he returned on July 27.