Pearce (back) is hitting second and playing left field for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce was shut down in September last season due to lingering back issues, but he's back to full health after an offseason to rest and recover. The 34-year-old, who hit .252/.319/.438 with 13 homers in 92 games for the Blue Jays last season, looks likely to open the year on the short side of a platoon with Curtis Granderson in left field.