MLB Rumors: Joc Pederson Eyed by Several Teams as Diamondbacks Want to Sign Contract

Joc Pederson had an excellent season for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, hitting .275 with 23 homers, 64 RBI, 62 runs and a career-best .923 OPS.

That should make him a popular target in free agency.

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, "Several clubs looking for a left-handed hitting designated hitter are intrigued by Pederson," though the Diamondbacks "want Pederson back. The Tampa Bay Rays also could use him, though it's doubtful any free agent with options will choose to play at a minor-league ballpark in the summer Florida heat. The Texas Rangers are a more intriguing fit."

Rosenthal added that Pederson, a California native, "seemingly would prefer to stay west of the Mississippi," having signed with the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and Diamondbacks as a free agent in previous years.

Like many players, however, his market may not develop into the bigger names find new homes like Juan Soto and Alex Bregman. But he's expected to be a popular target for teams looking to add options at DH.