Joc Pederson Sitting Against Left-Hander
5 months agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson will retreat to the bench on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals with left-hander Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber in D.C. Pederson has made just one start this year against a left-handed starting pitcher, so it's no surprise to see him sitting at the start of this contest. Eugenio Suarez is serving as the designated hitter and will bat sixth, while rookie Blaze Alexander gets the start at third base and is hitting eighth against Corbin. The 32-year-old left-handed-swinging Pederson has had a nice bounce-back campaign so far in 2024 in the desert with the Snakes, as he's currently hitting .299 (52-for-174) with nine homers, 33 RBI and four stolen bases. He's had only 11 plate appearances against southpaws, though, which limits his fantasy ceiling.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com