Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, David Ross and bench coach Andy Green were among the Cubs to initially text Pederson after his one-year deal came together. But when he saw an incoming call from a Chicago number, Pederson figured it was a trainer or the traveling secretary. Instead, it was Jason Heyward congratulating him for joining the Cubs, despite the two having never met.
3 things we learned from Chicago Cubs spring training, including Joc Pederson receiving a warm welcome and the pitching staff adding more depth at reliever
