Pearce, who left Monday's 6-2 loss to the Royals after eight innings due to elbow irritation, says he's been dealing with ailment for "a while".

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The Rays' utility man reports that the issue intensified on a swing in Monday's game. Prior to that instance, Pearce had apparently been able to manage whatever discomfort he'd been feeling. He's logged 11 consecutive starts heading into Tuesday, and reports that he should be able to keep that streak going in the second game of a three-game set versus the Royals.