The Toronto Blue Jays have sent versatile veteran Steve Pearce as well as cash considerations to the Boston Red Sox.

Steve Pearce homered on Cole Hamels' first pitch of the game, Kendrys Morales added a three-run shot in the first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Sunday.

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed versatile veteran Steve Pearce to a two-year contract worth US$12.5 million.