"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.

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

Newest Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson wasted no time in sending a shot across the bow at the rival Houston Astros during his introductory press conference.

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

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

The Texas Rangers finalized a two-year $37 million contract with Designated Hitter Joc Pederson yesterday. The signee was excited about the team’s prognosis heading into 2025.

Joc Pederson is already talking a big game after signing with the Texas Rangers. At his introductory press conference, Pederson wasted no time calling out the Houston Astros. The veteran outfielder noted he has some history with the Astros, and said it was time for the Rangers to end Houston’s stranglehold on the AL West.

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.