Pearce (hamstring) said Tuesday that he feels "great" and is hoping to return after the All-Star break, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation was that Pearce would need at least three weeks to rehab his left hamstring injury. It sounds like he's progressing well and should be available for most of the second half of the season, barring any setbacks as he completes his recovery. With Logan Forsythe back at second base for Tampa Bay, Pearce may be relegated to a platoon role at first base upon activation.