Steve Pearce

Steve Pearce (ribs) returns for Blue Jays on Thursday in first half of doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce (ribs) is starting against the Cleveland Indians in the front half of Thursday's doubleheader.

What It Means:

Pearce hasn't played since Sunday due to tightness in his ribcage. He's apparently feeling better and will replace Justin Smoak (paternity) at first base while working out of the eight-hole versus Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco.

numberFire's models project Pearce to score 9.6 FanDuel points at a cost of $2,600 in Game 1 on Thursday.