The Angels reportedly acquired outfielder Joc Pederson from the Dodgers in exchange for middle infielder Luis Rengifo on Tuesday night. Pederson, 27, has significantly more power than fellow left-handed hitter Brian Goodwin, who was poised to hold Adell’s place. Pederson hit 36 homers while batting .249 last year and has connected for no fewer than 25 in all four seasons he has played at least 137 games. In a breakout season with the Angels, he hit .263 against left-handers and .261 against right-handers. Like Goodwin and the Angels, Pederson and the Dodgers have a pending arbitration case.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 05, 2020 05:03 UTC