Pearce (calf) went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Thursday's 6-1 spring victory over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Servig as the designated hitter and slotted in the two-hole in his first game since Mar. 7, Pearce blasted an Edwin Mujica pitch in the sixth inning for his first homer of the spring. The 10-year veteran had nursed a calf injury for the last several days, but is expected to return to his customary first base role for Friday's contest versus the Red Sox.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Pearce (calf) is expected to DH in Thursday's Grapefruit League game, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce would likely spend just one game as designated hitter before slotting in at first base for Friday's contest. He mostly figures to get his at-bats from those two spots this season, but the Rays may also give him occasional starts in left field.

Pearce (calf) took batting practice in the cage Sunday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 10-year veteran has been nursing his injury since last Wednesday, when he was a last-minute scratch versus the Blue Jays with right calf tightness. Pearce is considered day-to-day, with his next chance at taking the field coming Tuesday versus the Phillies.

Pearce (calf) hopes to return to the lineup early next week, the Tampa Bay Tribune's Roger Mooney reports.

EDGE Analysis

He began running Friday on the treadmill in the pool after injuring his calf in Wednesday's spring game. There is nothing to suggest Pearce won't be ready for Opening Day, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into next week.

Pearce (calf) remains day-to-day, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce had to be pulled from Wednesday's lineup due to what was described as calf tightness, and it appears manager Kevin Cash and the Rays will continue to take a conservative approach in an effort to maintain his health for the regular season.

Pearce was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to right calf tightness, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays will move Logan Morrison to first base and Taylor Motter to DH for Wednesday's game. The ailment sounds somewhat minor, and Pearce should return to action in the coming days.

Pearce and the Rays agreed to a one-year contract, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce was a disappointment for the Orioles last season, but his excellent track record against left-handed pitching surely attracted plenty of interest. While he won't necessarily have an every-day role, the 32-year-old figures to see plenty of at-bats against southpaws as a first baseman, designated hitter and corner outfielder.

Pearce went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Nationals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The first-inning long ball off Max Scherzer marked Pearce's 14th of the year and his fifth straight game with a hit. He's racked up three doubles and three homers in that span, putting a little shine on what's been a tough season overall.

Pearce was 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs in a losing effort against the Rays on Friday night.

EDGE Analysis

A nice night, something that has been rare this season until recently. Pearce has suffered through nagging injuries and an ongoing slump for most of the year, but has come on a bit lately. He now has 13 home runs and 34 RBI to go with a lackluster .220 average, but he's seeing fairly regular at bats, and is providing some pop right now so fantasy owners in need of a little boost might have a look if he is available.

Pearce went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-5 victory over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has struggled offensively most of the season, but his bat has shown some signs of life lately. The veteran has now reached base safely in five consecutive contests, with two homers and four RBI in that span.