Pearce is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports. Pearce will now be on the bench for the third time in four games. With no report of an injury, and with Pearce struggling at the plate as he's sporting a slash line of just .156/.240/.289, it appears as though the 32-year-old may be losing his grip on regular playing time. Jimmy Paredes will serve as the team's designated hitter, batting second.