JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Dodgers vs. Brewers lineups: Joc Pederson will not start in Game 2 Joc Pederson will once again start the game from the bench as the Dodgers face right-hander Brandon Woodruff in Game 2 against the Brewers.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • LATIMES.COM

Remains on bench Pederson isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Thursday.

Impact Even with right-hander Brandon Woodruff taking the mound for the Brewers on Thursday, Pederson will retreat to the bench. A.J. Pollock will start in left field with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting playoff opener Pederson is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Brewers on Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson won't start Game 1 with left-hander Brent Suter taking the mound for Milwaukee. A.J. Pollock receives the start in left field while Edwin Rios serves as the designated hitter Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

A capsule look at the Brewers-Dodgers playoff series

A capsule look at the best-of-three playoff series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers confident going into NL wild-card series vs Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have checked nearly every box on the way to their eighth straight postseason appearance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches three-run homer Pederson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over the Angels.

Impact Pederson went deep for the first time since Sep. 4, but that's where the positive ends for the outfielder -- he is hitting a meager .147 in 12 games this month and enters the final game of the regular season hitting well below the Mendoza line -- .185 with a career-worst .671 OPS in 42 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Betts exits after HBP, Dodgers edge Angels following outage

Mookie Betts exited early after getting hit by a pitch, giving the Dodgers a brief scare with the playoffs approaching, and Los Angeles beat the Angels 7-6 following a power outage...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playoff veteran Pederson on roster bubble Joc Pederson is one of the very few Dodgers with a track record of clutch postseason performances. But nothing this season has gone well for...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • MLB.COM

LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

Justin Turner homered twice and AJ Pollock, Will Smith and Edwin Ríos also went deep as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Angels 9-5

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Pederson will sit Friday against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Impact Pederson has started just a single game against a lefty this season, so it's no surprise to see that trend continue here. AJ Pollock starts in left field Friday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Pederson isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Pederson returned to action Tuesday, but he'll retreat to the bench with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for Oakland. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez taking over at second base.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Postseason availability in question Pederson may not be able to stick with the Dodgers throughout the postseason due to a family matter, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Pederson recently returned from a stay on the family medical emergency list, but it appears that the private matter may affect his availability moving forward. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the outfielder's status for a potential playoff run remains uncertain. "I would expect him to be with us through the Wild Card series, but then after that I just don't know," Roberts stated Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's

Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight NL West title Tuesd...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on bereavement list Pederson was placed on the family medical emergency list Wednesday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Players spend a minimum of three days on the list, though pandemic-related protocols could potentially extend Pederson's absence. Zach McKinstry was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Pederson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was activated from the paternity list Friday, but he won't immediately rejoin the lineup with lefty Framber Valdez pitching for Houston. Pederson figures to start Sunday against righty Zack Greinke. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field while Gavin Lux serves as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Pederson was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.

Impact It turns out that the "family-related matter" that kept Pederson out of the lineup Sunday was of the positive variety. The Dodgers should be well-equipped to handle his absence and could give the likes of Enrique Hernandez or Matt Beaty some additional at-bats until he returns. Players typically spend around three days on the paternity list, though the coronavirus pandemic could potentially add some logistical delays to that timeline. Josh Sborz was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Kemp's clutch HR powers Rockies past Dodgers again, 7-6

The Colorado Rockies sent the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first series loss of the season with a 7-6 victory

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with family matter Pederson isn't in Sunday's lineup due to a family-related matter, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pederson is sitting against a right-hander for the first time this season, and manager Dave Roberts revealed that he could be sidelined for multiple games. If Pederson is forced to miss additional time, A.J. Pollock and Enrique Hernandez could fill in as the left fielder.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Pederson isn't starting Sunday against the Rockies.

Impact Even with right-hander Ryan Castellani on the mound for Colorado, Pederson will get a breather for Sunday's series finale. A.J. Pollock will shift to left field with Matt Beaty entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Pederson hit back-to-back homers with AJ Pollock in the eighth inning to help the Dodgers reclaim the lead. The 28-year-old now has six home runs on the season while batting .191/.296/.415 across 33 games.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

LA Dodgers blast 3 homers in 8th, surge past Rockies 10-6

The Los Angeles Dodgers hit three homers in the eighth inning to rally for a 10-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts hits tying HR in 9th, Dodgers beat Diamondbacks in 10

Mookie Betts hit a tying homer in the ninth inning, Will Smith lined an RBI single in the 10th and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the reeling Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus southpaw Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact It's business as usual for Pederson, as he'll head to the bench with lefty Alex Young pitching for Arizona. Enrique Hernandez starts in left field Tuesday for Los Angeles.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE