The Texas Rangers announced the signing of Joc Pederson to a two-year, $37 million contract just before the new year. While he is likely to move into a designated hitter role, Pederson can potentially bring a big thump to a lineup that was missing a power hitter in 2024.

"It's time for us to take over the West," New Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson said, referring to the Houston Astros eight-year reign atop the AL West.

Before Joc Pederson even plays his first game with the Rangers, he already has his sights set on taking out the Astros.

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms with slugging designated hitter Joc Pederson on a two-year pact worth $37 million, the team announced Monday. The deal contains an opt out after the first season.

The Rangers have been active in free agency, adding Pederson, catcher Kyle Higashioka, former Marlins slugger Jake Burger and re-signing Nathan Eovaldi. They also traded first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the Nationals. Texas went 78-84 last season.

The 32-year-old who signed a two-year, $37 million deal with Texas didn’t hold back during Monday’s press conference.

Rangers continue their busy month of acquisitions, adding a left-handed power hitter to lengthy list of acquisitions.

After a disappointing 2024 season for the Rangers’ offense, Chris Young injected some big-time pop into the lineup by signing Pederson.

The Houston Astros have won seven out of the last eight American League West crowns. A two-time World Series champion has confidence that this remarkable run is nearing its conclusion.