Will Joc Pederson be back with the San Francisco Giants in 2023? It's easy to assume that a big year means he'll be out the door, based on the likes of Kris Bryant last year, but Pederson is a different type of player. His ceiling is more limited due to the fact that he's a platoon player with limited defensive or baserunning upside.

These factors make it more likely that the SF Giants will want to bring him back, because he won't cost something absurd like Bryant's seven-year, $182 million contract (which is already looking regrettable). A comp for Pederson may be Kyle Schwarber, who got a four-year, $79 million deal from the Phillies.

Also asked and answered: What would it take for Luis González to stay in the big leagues? What happens to Jakob Junis when Tony DeSclafani comes back? What about Matthew Boyd? Are the Giants a legit destination for Aaron Judge and Juan Soto? Will Wilmer Flores be back in 2023? What is prospect Casey Schmitt's potential?

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