Rumors: White Sox Discussing Trade for Joc Pederson With Dodgers
Latest offseason rumors have the White Sox reportedly discussing a trade for a veteran outfielder with the Los Angles Dodgers.
Despite the offseason remaining slow without many signings thus far, there have been many rumors that have gotten the attention of many fans. The latest rumor has the White Sox discussing a trade for Joc Pederson with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to Jason Kinander of Da Windy City, a FanSided network website, the White Sox are in trade talks with the Dodgers for Pederson. Kinander broke the news on Saturday night and also provided some more details as to which players could be involved in a potential trade for the veteran outfielder.
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Kinander mentioned Carson Fulmer, Aaron Bummer and possibly Bryce Bush could be players to watch for that could be included in a trade for Pederson. Fulmer has struggled in his brief stints with the White Sox, while Bummer hasn’t been bad but he hasn’t been a lockdown left-handed relief pitcher either.
Bush, a 33rd round draft pick in 2018, excelled last season in 24 games for the Great Falls Voyagers of the Pioneer League. Bush was drafted out of high school and was paid above slot at $290,000 to forgo his commitment to Mississipi State University. Bush could be a solid contributor for the White Sox in the future and according to Kinander, it doesn’t appear that general manager Rick Hahn would like to part with the young third base prospect.
If the Sox can acquire Pederson, they would get a versatile outfielder that can play multiple positions in the outfield and can get on base regularly. Despite a batting average of .248 last season, Pederson had an on-base percentage of .321 with a .522 slugging percentage, .848 OPS and a 125 OPS+ with 25 home runs.
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The Sox could certainly use another left-handed hitter in their lineup for this upcoming season. Targeting a player such as Pederson is a good move from the Sox front office. If they’re able to acquire Pederson, the Sox would greatly improve their chances of contending in the AL Central division in 2019.