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

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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.