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May 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (4) celebrates after he hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. \/ Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

ARLINGTON \u2014\u00a0The Texas Rangers plan to activate Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and start him against the Atlanta Braves.<\/p>\n

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy announced the impending move to the media during his pre-game interview. The Rangers will need to make an official roster move on Sunday to make room on their 26-man roster.<\/p>\n

Pederson was in Wichita for a rehab assignment with the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. After two games there, he returned on Saturday and was in the clubhouse. Before Bochy spoke, he told reporters that he hoped to be active on Sunday.<\/p>\n

He said he feels ready to return.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wasn\u2019t like the first live at-bats in spring training,\u201d he said. \u201cThen, you feel really behind, like they\u2019re throwing hard, and it didn\u2019t necessarily feel like that. I think it\u2019s because I\u2019ve been watching baseball and been around baseball rather than being away.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pederson felt being in the clubhouse, even with the injury, has kept him the flow and helped him ramp up quicker once he was medically cleared.<\/p>\n

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Pederson has been on the 10-day injured list since May 25 with a fractured right hand. He was hit by a pitch on May 24 against the Chicago White Sox, and even though he took his base and scored the run, he left the contest afterward.<\/p>\n

Before the fracture, Pederson was among the Rangers that were struggling at the plate, but his struggles were quite pronounced.<\/p>\n

The left-handed slugger, who has two World Series rings in his career, has had an awful season. In 46 games he slashed .131\/.269\/.238 with two home runs and six RBI. Earlier the season he set a franchise record for futility at the plate, going 0-for-41. That record has since been broken.<\/p>\n

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Bochy said this could serve as a reset for Pederson, who has taken swings for six straight days between live batting practice and rehab games. He received the day off Satudray for rest and recovery.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s given him some time to reflect,\u201d Bochy said.<\/p>\n

Bochy said the Rangers intend to have Pederson serve as the full-time designated hitter, which is where he started the season.<\/p>\n

That means the lineup will be a bit less flexible moving forward. Texas hopes the tradeoff is improved production from Pederson as they inch closer to being inside the line for an AL wild card berth.<\/p>\n

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