Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Remains on track to join big leagues
Pederson remains in line to see a promotion to the big leagues, but manager Dave Roberts would not provide a specific timetable, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
"I would expect Joc back," Roberts stated, before adding that "nothing is set in stone." Pederson managed just a .215 batting average across 87 games this season, and to make matters worse, his power also took a hit. He produced totals of 26 and 25 home runs in 2015 and 2016, respectively, but has tallied just 11 so far this season. Things haven't gotten much better since his demotion either, as he's slashing just .158/.222/.281 in the minor leagues. Pederson could eventually be used as a threat against right-handed pitching off the bench, but his days of consistent playing time in center field may be nearing an end. The Dodgers are currently giving Alex Verdugo an extended look there, and depending on how that goes, the job may or may not be returned to Chris Taylor once Corey Seager (elbow) is healthy. Los Angeles is simply too deep to give an all-or-nothing hitter like Pederson steady run in the postseason.
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