The Chicago Cubs have decided to sign Joc Pederson to a $7 million one-year contract, pending a physical. This deal takes place after the loss of a handful of their key players.
What this signing suggests is that the Cubs front office isn’t giving up on the upcoming season. Although Pederson isn’t an All-Star per se, he’s a powerful bat that’ll most certainly add depth to their lineup. Since Chicago just lost Kyle Schwarber, they’ll need all the power-hitting they can get down the stretch.
Pederson is known for his time on the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he spent his entire career. He played his first MLB game back in 2014, and has since shown spurts of brilliance, albeit inconsistently. One thing that Pederson showed Dodgers fans was his ability to come through in the clutch, often hitting home runs when they mattered in the playoffs.
In fact, Pederson was a huge help for the Dodgers in their World Series title run in 2020. He also was a vital piece in their previous playoff runs.
Over his career, Pederson holds a .230 batting average with 130 home runs and 303 RBIs. Look for him to add some championship experience and positive energy to the Cubs’ squad.
