Pearce (back) played for a third consecutive day Friday, going 0-for-4 while starting at first base for Triple-A Pawtucket.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce recently had his rehab moved to Pawtucket and played first base twice sandwiched around an appearance as the designated hitter. "I actually watched the game [Thursday]," manager Alex Cora told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. "He was moving well. See how he reacts to playing back-to-back games and all that stuff. So far, so good." Pearce will likely be activated before the end of the team's six-game homestand.

Pearce (back) will play his next three games at Triple-A Pawtucket, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce played in back-to-back game for short-season Lowell over the weekend, so he'll progress to Triple-A. There's a chance he could be activated from the injured list after completing three games for Pawtucket.

Pearce (back) played back-to-back games for short-season Lowell over the weekend, going 1-for-6 with a double.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce played all nine innings as the designated hitter Saturday followed by five innings in the field at first base Sunday. Boston is thin at first base due to injuries, so Pearce would be a welcome addition, although he's struggled to start the season. Pearce is slashing .180/.245/.258 with one home run and nine RBI in 29 games.

Pearce (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with short-season Lowell on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has been on the injured list since the start of June with a back strain. Once healthy, he figures to reclaim his role on the short side of a platoon at first base.

The Red Sox cleared Pearce (back) to resume baseball activities Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce had been shut down since sustaining a lower-back strain May 31, but the 36-year-old now seems ready to begin the rehab process in earnest. While Pearce should gradually ratchet up the intensity of his workouts in the days to come, Boston may not have a good feel for a potential target date for his return until he takes part in a simulated or minor-league rehab game. Pearce is expected to handle a short-side platoon role at first base, designated hitter or the corner outfield once he's cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

Pearce (back) has made no progress since landing on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce was placed on the injured list over the weekend with a lower-back strain. While he remains without a timetable for his return, the fact that he hasn't made any tangible progress to this point suggests his stay on the shelf will last longer than the minimum 10 days.

Pearce was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a lower-back strain.

EDGE Analysis

He exited Friday's game with back spasms and it turned out to be a serious enough injury to land Pearce on the shelf. Sam Travis was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move.

Pearce was removed from Friday's game against the Yankees due to back spasms, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce was replaced at first base in the bottom of the second inning by Michael Chavis and will be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Pearce went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and one run scored during Thursday's 8-2 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce drove in his sixth run of the season with a single in the sixth inning and added two more on a home run in the ninth. He's now pieced together a modest four-game hitting streak and will hope to finally enjoy some sustained success after a tough start to the season.

Pearce will start in left field and bat fifth Thursday against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has been the biggest beneficiary of J.D. Martinez (back/illness) sitting out the last four games, as he'll start for a third time during that stretch. He draws a favorable matchup Thursday against a southpaw (Clayton Richard), but Pearce hasn't quite looked like the lefty masher he's been in the past. In 35 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Pearce is slashing .156/.206/.188 (1 wRC+).