MESA, Ariz. -- Steve Pearce's status for Opening Day with the Boston Red Sox remains uncertain because of a left calf injury, second baseman Dustin Pedroia will start in the Red Sox spring training finale against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Rick Porcello survived a scare after getting hit in the head by a line drive on Monday.
Pearce's status uncertain
Pearce, 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.