BALTIMORE -- Steve Pearce, who is rehabbing a left oblique injury, took live batting practice in Sarasota, Fla., on Wednesday as he continues his rehab.
Pearce was drilled in the back in his third at-bat by right-hander Chris Perez, who is serving a 50-game suspension for testing positive for a drug of abuse. O's manager Buck Showalter said BP was shut down after that and the organization will check on Pearce's status on Thursday before determining the next step in his rehab.
Chaz Roe, who is on the disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis, threw off flat ground on Wednesday for the first time since his injury.