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The Atlanta Braves were already feeling non-buyers remorse after missing out on reuniting with Joc Pederson. But the details of his new contract with the Texas Rangers make it sting even more.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Joc Pederson will represent his sixth club in as many seasons in 2025 after signing a two-year, $37 million contract with the Texas Rangers. While that may sound like a knock on the veteran slugger, it’s a testament to his services being in demand.<\/p>\n

Despite the constant change of scenery, Pederson has been productive at every stop en route to Arlington, Texas. He’s proven himself a valuable asset, and the Rangers landed the two-time All-Star for a bargain price, especially considering the terms of his pact.<\/p>\n

Other prospective suitors, like the Atlanta Braves, should be kicking themselves after the latest tidbit regarding the logistics of his deal.<\/p>\n

Joc Pederson’s contract detail makes the Braves whiffing on him all the more infuriating<\/h2>\n

Pederson’s agreement with the Rangers features a player option after next season and a mutual opt-out clause for 2027. However, Texas has the power to overrule the 33-year-old’s desire to leave after the 2025 campaign should they want to retain him.<\/p>\n

If Pederson and the Rangers synchronously exercise the provisions, Texas can slap another two years and $37 million onto his contract, per the Associated Press. This loophole ultimately gives the team control, regardless of what the player may want.<\/p>\n

Atlanta needed a cost-effective, proven commodity that offers long-term malleability \u00e0 la Pederson. Moreover, his familiarity with the Braves organization as a midseason spark plug acquisition who contributed greatly to their 2021 World Series run can’t be forgotten. What<\/p>\n

The Braves’ desire to add an outfielder and preference for said player to be a left-handed ($) batter this winter has been well-chronicled. Pederson could’ve killed both birds with one stone (though he notably logged zero games <\/em>in the outfield last season). Instead, the Braves took a flier on Bryan De La Cruz, signing him to a non-guaranteed one-year deal. Albeit the latter came at a much cheaper cost, he’s a righty and not a lock to make the Opening Day roster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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