Pearce will play left field and bat leadoff in Thursday's game against the Rays, TV broadcaster Hazel Mae reports.

EDGE Analysis

With normal leadoff man Devon Travis taking a seat, Pearce will move to the top of the order against southpaw Blake Snell. He'll likely slide down in the order when Travis is back in the lineup, but he could prove to be the Blue Jays' top leadoff option when Travis sits.