A person with knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract.

Early Monday, the accompanying move dropped: The Rangers agreed to a two-year deal with Joc Pederson that includes an opt out after the first year, two people with knowledge of the talks confirmed to The Dallas Morning News. The deal is still pending a physical, which for any player in his 30s, is always an important detail.