JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Reaches three times Saturday Pederson went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Padres.

Impact Pederson was the only Giant to log multiple hits in the low-scoring contest. The outfielder hadn't posted a multi-hit game since April 24, going just 4-for-46 (.087) in the 17 games in between. That brutal slump dropped his slash line to .239/.308/.500 with seven home runs, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored, three doubles and a stolen base through 104 plate appearances. He'll continue to play against most right-handed pitchers while sitting against many southpaws.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Pederson has operated in the strong side of a platoon this year, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game since left-hander Sean Manaea is on the mound Friday. Darin Ruf, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez are starting in the outfield from left to right.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Pederson is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rockies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson will take a seat Wednesday as the Giants take on left-hander Kyle Freeland. The outfielder has gone 2-for-20 with a homer and three RBI in his last six games, so the day off could help him get back into his groove. Darin Ruf will enter the lineup in left field and bat second in the series finale.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hammers long ball Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Pederson went yard for the first time since April 25. Since that date, he's hit a pitiful .086 (3-for-35) in 13 games. That brutal slump has essentially erased his hot start -- he's slashing .244/.297/.524 with seven homers, 14 RBI, 13 runs scored and a stolen base through 91 plate appearances. Pederson's lost playing time to Luis Gonzalez, who has taken over the starting role in left field. Going forward, Pederson will likely be the designated hitter against right-handed pitchers, splitting that position with Wilmer Flores and Darin Ruf.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols pitches 9th, Cardinals romp to 15-6 win over Giants

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set a major league record for wins by a starting battery as the St. Louis Cardinals routed the San Francisco Giants 15-6 in a game that ended with...

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Pederson will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Pederson hasn't made a single start against a southpaw this season. Considering his career 67 wRC+ against lefties and the Giants' affinity for platoons, that setup is unlikely to change any time soon. Austin Slater will get the start in left field.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against southpaw Pederson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson has gone 0-for-13 with three strikeouts over the last three games, and he'll retreat to the bench against left-hander Steven Matz on Saturday. Darin Ruf will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers get the best of Giants in first of many 2022 battles

The Dodgers swept the Giants this week, but the two teams figure to battle to the end again this season, Pedro Moura writes.

MAY 5, 2022

Rejoins lineup Pederson (groin) is starting in right field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson appeared as a pinch hitter Tuesday, which was his first game action since April 27, and he will rejoin the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale. The 30-year-old ended up sitting out four games with a strained right groin but was able to avoid a stint on the injured list.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Joc Pederson Visits Former Teammates In Most Joc Way Possible Joc Pederson stopped by to see his old friends during warm-ups yesterday.

MAY 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers top Rodón, Giants 3-1 in rivalry series opener

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened their annual rivalry series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-1 victory

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available off bench Pederson (groin) has resumed baseball activities and will be available off the bench Tuesday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pederson hasn't played since last Wednesday while recovering from a right groin strain, but the Giants have declined to place him on the injured list. It looks like he'll be back in action within 10 days of the injury, though when exactly he'll return to the lineup is not yet clear.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Pederson (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact It's the third straight game on the bench for Pederson, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain after leaving Wednesday's game versus the A's. Pederson will now have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. He'll also be available off the bench Sunday, per Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News. Jason Krizan, Luis Gonzalez and Darin Ruf will start from left to right in the outfield.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vosler, Ruf spark Giants' offense in 9-3 win over Nationals

Jason Vosler homered and Darin Ruf had three hits for the San Francisco Giants, who were missing several players with COVID-19 but still beat the Washington Nationals 9-3

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench as expected Pederson (groin) will sit Saturday against the Nationals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Pederson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Friday, and while he's avoided the injured list for now, he's expected to miss at least a few days. Luis Gonzalez will get another start in right field.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Nats end 8-game skid, rout virus-ravaged Giants 14-4

Juan Soto homered and the Washington Nationals pounded out a season-high 22 hits, ending an eight-game losing streak by beating the virus-ravaged San Francisco Giants 14-4

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diagnosed with Grade 1 strain Pederson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 adductor strain Friday but will avoid the injured list for now, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Pederson underwent an MRI on Thursday after leaving Wednesday's game against Oakland with right groin tightness. While the test did reveal a strain, it's not a particularly severe one. The Giants will wait to see how the injury responds over the next few days, so he'll likely miss at least two or three games, but he may not wind up missing any more time than that.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MRI on tap, could hit IL Pederson (groin) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, and manager Gabe Kapler said a trip to the injured list could be necessary, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Pederson experienced groin tightness while breaking for second base on a ground ball during the third inning Wednesday, and his availability for the near future is now in question. The 30-year-old will have Thursday's scheduled off day to be evaluated, so the Giants have some time to determine whether a trip to the injured list is necessary. The team is already short-handed in the outfield, with LaMonte Wade (knee) on the 10-day IL and Mike Yastrzemski (illness) on the COVID-19 IL.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manaing groin tightness Pederson was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Athletics with right groin tightness, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact The 30-year-old appeared to suffer the injury while running the bases during the third inning Wednesday, and he didn't retake the field in the bottom of the frame. Pederson went 1-for-2 prior to his exit and will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing more time.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with potential injury Pederson exited Wednesday's game against the A's with an apparent leg injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Pederson appeared to grab at his quad while running the bases during the third inning, and he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the frame. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the Giants provide an update on the injury.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch Joc Pederson Crush a Home Run After Getting Heckled Former Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson quieted the crowd quickly.

APRIL 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Giants' Joc Pederson quiets heckling Brewers fans by hitting a massive home run The Giants’ outfielder got his revenge on mouthy fans.

APRIL 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keeps on mashing Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Pederson delivered his sixth home run of the season at an opportune time for the Giants, sending a two-run blast over the fence in right field to give his club a 2-1 advantage in the top of the eighth. The veteran outfielder has now swatted three homers in his last two contests and is 4-for-6 with five RBI, four runs scored and a walk over that brief stretch.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's two-homer game leads Giants to a road sweep of the Nationals The Giants chose structure over showmanship with Joc Pederson in the ninth.

APRIL 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Blasts two home runs Sunday Pederson went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, three runs and three RBI in Sunday's 12-3 win over the Nationals.

Impact Pederson now has multi-hit performances in three of his last four appearances, and Sunday's outing marked the first time this year that he recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game. The 30-year-old has been a strong contributor despite hitting in the strong side of a platoon, as he has a 1.133 OPS with five home runs, two doubles, 10 runs, eight RBI and a stolen base in 13 games.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE