Rangers Place Joc Pederson On Injured List
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Key Points:
- The Texas Rangers placed designated hitter Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list retroactive to September 19 due to a fracture in his left hand, ending his regular season but keeping him eligible for the Wild Card Series if the team maintains the AL West lead.
- Michael Helman was activated from the 60-day injured list, and reliever Peyton Gray returned from the 15-day IL, while Cal Quantrill was transferred to the 60-day IL, ending his season due to a lat strain.
- Pederson's injury occurred on September 12 after being hit by a pitch, and the team decided to shut him down after swelling did not improve, with the IL placement timed to allow a potential playoff return.
- The Rangers currently hold a slim one-game lead over the Astros in the AL West, with Houston holding the tiebreaker, making the final week crucial for Texas's playoff positioning.
- Helman is expected to serve as a bench player and pinch-runner during the final week, while the team adjusts its lineup with Corey Seager and Ezequiel Duran filling in at DH and outfield positions in Pederson's absence.
