Bleacher Report · Feb 15, 2020
Joc Pederson: 'It's a Little Awkward' Returning to Dodgers After Failed Trade
Los Angeles DodgersMatt Slocum/Associated Press
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson admitted Saturday it feels strange to be back with the team after his trade to the Los Angeles Angels fell through.
According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Pederson said: "It's a little awkward coming back. ... But I'm excited to be here, ready to win a World Series."
An agreement had been in place to send Pederson and pitcher Ross Stripling to the Angels for infielder Luis Rengifo, but when the trade sending outfielder Mookie Betts and pitcher David Price from the Boston Red Sox to the Dodgers was delayed, the Angels pulled out of their deal.