Pearce continued his stellar season in Tuesday's victory over the Mariners, going 1-for-3 with a solo homer, walk and two runs.

EDGE Analysis

Initially acquired to primarily serve as part of a platoon, Pearce has definitively disabused the Rays of such notions with what is shaping up as the best season of his 10 major league campaigns. Following Tuesday's output, Pearce is now slashing .336/.412/.570 over 149 at-bats, with an 18.8 percent HR/FB rate that is the best of his career. His 36.3 percent hard contact rate serves as his second-best figure in that category as well, and he's now hit safely in seven of eight June contests. The 33-year-old is on pace for by far his best month to date this season, slashing .520/.538/.760 over his first 25 at-bats of June.

Pearce (elbow) went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran got the scoring started early for Tampa when he plated Evan Longoria and Logan Morrison with a double to deep center in the first inning. Pearce's bat has heated up again in June, as he's now slashing a whopping .643/.643/.786 over his first 14 at-bats of the month, while hitting safely in all five games he's played in.

Pearce (elbow) returns to the lineup Friday against the Astros, freelance Tampa Bay writer Roger Mooney reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has missed the last three games with elbow tendinitis that has been bothering him since the end of May. On Friday, he will be manning first base and batting fifth against Lance McCullers. Pearce is having himself a solid season for the Rays, hitting .321 with eight home runs and 21 RBI in 134 at-bats.

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.

Pearce is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

The expectation is that Pearce will remain out of the lineup for the remainder of the Arizona series, but he reportedly will be available to pinch hit and play first base off the bench. Tim Beckham will step in at second base Tuesday against right-hander Zack Greinke, marking just his fifth start against a right-hander this season.

Pearce is not in the lineup against Arizona on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has been dealing with some elbow tendinitis recently and Tampa Bay is choosing to give the first basemen the night off. The issue does not seem to be serious, however, as the Rays said that the 33-year-old would be available to pinch-hit and play first base. With inter-league play in full-swing and the DH position not available, Pearce is projected to get the next few days off and will likely return to the lineup when Tampa Bay returns home on Friday for a series with Houston.

Pearce went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 7-5 victory over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has been bothered by ongoing elbow tendinitis, but Sunday's performance was reminscent of the success he'd enjoyed earlier in the season. After his batting average dipped as low as .276 on May 15, he's back to slashing .316/.399/.534 on the season.

Pearce is back in the lineup Saturday, batting cleanup as the Rays' designated hitter.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has been battling some elbow discomfort of late, which led to him being out of the lineup for the past three games. He'll serve as the DH on Saturday, suggesting that he might not be quite ready to get back in the field yet. That said, Pearce being back in the lineup gives the Rays a much-needed power bat in the middle of the order Saturday.

Pearce is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has been battling left elbow tendinits for much of the spring, and although he was able to play through it Tuesday, he'll sit out Wednesday against the Royals. There is hope that Pearce will be able to keep playing through the lingering soreness, but it appears that he'll need days off fairly routinely to avoid a DL stint.

Pearce's ongoing elbow discomfort is officially due to tendinitis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran utility man is enjoying one of his better seasons despite the ailment, slashing .298/.389/.532 through 124 at-bats to date in 2016. Pearce expects to deal with the problem throughout the rest of the campaign, and plans to continue managing it with the daily treatment he's already been receiving.