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Pearce (calf) questionable for Red Sox Opener

MESA, Ariz. -- Steve Pearce's status for Opening Day with the Boston Red Sox remains uncertain because of a left calf injury.

The 2018 World Series MVP left an exhibition game last weekend due to discomfort. Boston manager Alex Cora said Pearce has had plenty of at-bats in minor league games, so he's feeling good as far as his swing is concerned.

"It's just a matter of how he feels moving around," Cora explained Monday. "We're not going to push him. We have to be smart about this. Just to push him out there because it's opening day makes no sense for what we're trying to accomplish.