The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with the Former free-agent outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Joc Pederson, for the signing to take place, it will be necessary to pass the mandatory physical exam, according to a report by MLB Network expert Ken Rosenthal. The team has not commented or confirmed the report, but sources say it would contract would run for one year and $ 7 million.
Pederson, a 2015 National League All-Star, has spent his seven Major League-seasons with the Dodgers. He hit .190 with seven home runs and 16 RBI’s in 43 games last year. He has a career average of .230 with 130 home runs and 303 RBI’s.
Historically, the 28-year old Pederson is not recognized as an average hitter, but rather as a power slugger who sometimes hits homeruns unexpectedly in an at bat. The California left-handed will likely fill the lineup spot cleared by Kyle Schwarber, who was recently acquired by the Nationals after moving to a free agency.