Joc Pederson Out For Texas Rangers Due To Fractured Hand

Joc Pederson has been a regular in the Rangers lineup, playing in 45 games and starting 37. His season stats include a batting average of .132 with 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Pederson's recent performance showed improvement with an average of .333 in his last 3 games.

With Pederson out, the Rangers may rely on players like Jake Burger and Josh Smith to fill the gap at first base. The upcoming game against the Chicago White Sox on May 25 could see changes in the lineup. Josh Smith and Jake Burger are expected to take on more responsibility during Pederson's absence.