Pearce (elbow) expects to be back in the lineup and start at second base on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce's elbow tendinitis has been acting up recently, and while he's not in the starting lineup, he is available to pinch hit and play first base if needed. While he rests his sore elbow, it's expected that Tim Beckham will continue to get starts at second in his place.