Pearce (calf) is hoping to return from the injured list ahead of the team's series against the Diamondbacks in Arizona, which begins April 5, Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce is making solid progress in his return from a calf strain and believes his stay on the shelf can be a brief one (he's eligible to return April 4). The veteran has no trouble hitting but is still unable to run the bases, his last hurdle before being cleared to return.

Pearce (calf) will start the 2019 campaign on the injured list, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce pushed hard to be ready for Opening Day, but he simply wasn't able to get healthy in time after suffering a calf injury during spring training. Sam Travis will begin the year on the big-league roster as a result, although Pearce should return to health sometime in April.

Pearce (calf) said he's "hoping" to be ready for Opening Day, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce has been nursing a calf injury recently, though it doesn't appear to be anything overly serious. He was able to take live batting practice with no issues Friday and is scheduled to play in a minor-league game Saturday. If everything goes as planned, Pearce will play in the team's exhibition series against the Cubs next week in an attempt to get ready for the start of the season.

Pearce (calf) hit in the batting cage Thursday, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox had planned to have Pearce get at-bats in a minor-league game, but they apparently changed their thoughts on that. No decision has been made about his readiness for Opening Day.

Pearce (calf) will get some at-bats in a minor-league game Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce left Sunday's game with a calf injury. The issue doesn't seem to be a significant one, and he should still have time to get ready for Opening Day provided his return to game action is free of setbacks.

Pearce (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins but said he feels fine after exiting Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Pirates with the injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce will likely only need a few days of rest to get over the calf injury, putting him at little risk of missing the March 28 season opener in Seattle. The reigning World Series MVP is expected to occupy the small end of a platoon at first base with Mitch Moreland this season.

Pearce exited Sunday's spring game due to a lower leg injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce apparently suffered the injury while running to first base. The veteran seems relatively unconcerned about the issue, noting that he exited the game for precautionary reasons while adding afterwards that he's "not worried" at all about the issue. Pearce should be considered day-to-day.

Pearce exited Sunday's Grapefruit League game with an apparent injury, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce exited Sunday's spring game after his first at-bat. Specifics regarding the issue remain unknown at this point.

Pearce went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in Thursday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The two long balls were Pearce's first hits of the spring. He and Mitch Moreland will platoon at first base in 2019.

Pearce (illness) is in the lineup for Wednesday's spring game against the Pirates, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

EDGE Analysis

Pearce's illness has kept him out of games until this point of the spring, but he will make his debut Wednesday, as expected. Pearce will play first base and hit sixth in Boston's batting order.