Pederson piled up power late in August, slugging six homers and posting a blistering .333/.333/.733 in his last seven games. The veteran’s guidance and power bring a steady anchor as Texas navigates injuries and a tight playoff race.

Pederson’s two-run homer and steady contact day helped cement Texas’s early lead and provided the power spike the lineup needed, reinforcing his role as a core source of fantasy upside during the stretch run.

Pederson set the tone with a two-run homer that opened the scoring, providing Texas with an early lead and the momentum to ride deGrom’s strong start to a win.

Pederson’s hot stretch in recent weeks makes him a priority pop for pop in some formats. In the late-season chase, Pederson’s bat-speed and power produce counting stats even as the rest of the Rangers’ lineup rotates. He’s a prime target for a push in Ut-only formats and a cheap power boost for the last weeks.

Pederson added two-base production and a steady offensive presence to the Texas lineup, contributing to a night of multi-hit production. His veteran bat provides consistency and run-producing potential as the Rangers push for late-season momentum.