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Looking Back on the Astros' Trade of Nate Pearson The Astros parted ways with Nate Pearson midway through the 2026 season. But looking back on the deal, it’s possible the Astros cut ties wit...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Former Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson's nightmare ninth helps Guardians stay on top It was the kind of outing that former Toronto Blue Jays' first round pick Nate Pearson had managed to avoid for quite sometime. The 30-year-...

SEPTEMBER 26 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Picks up fourth loss Pearson (2-4) earned the loss after allowing four runs on no hits and four walks over two-thirds of an inning Friday against the Guardians.

Impact Pearson recorded his worst outing of the campaign after allowing a season-high four runs during Friday's loss. Despite not allowing any hits, the 30-year-old gave up four walks leading to three RBI walks for Cleveland. Since joining the Royals, Pearson has posted a 4.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB in 25.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals 12-9 with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th

José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Petey Halpin drew consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run ninth inning capped by Angel Martínez’s two-run double, and the Cleveland Guardians...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Flores Jr. hits go-ahead, 2-run homer in 8th as Pirates rally for 4-3 win and series sweep of Royals

Rafael Flores Jr. hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and complete a series swe...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Konnor Griffin has 4 hits as the Pirates rally past the Royals to reach .500

Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin tied a season high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Kansas City 8-5

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Payton Tolle starts with immaculate inning, Roman Anthony gets key hit as Red Sox beat Royals 4-1

Payton Tolle opened the game with an immaculate inning, Roman Anthony hit a go-ahead single and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 in a game that’s start was delaye...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Nate Pearson Pitching His Way Into Role in Royals' Bullpen Future Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson has been producing at a high level on the mound, making a case for a role in the team’s...

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Carter Jensen has a 2-run double in the Royals' 3-2 victory over the Red Sox

Carter Jenson had a two-run double, Salvador Perez added an RBI and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Snags save Pearson allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Pearson wasn't all that sharp, but he was able to protect the three-run lead. He's riding an 11.1-inning scoreless streak, a span in which he has earned two saves and four holds while working as part of the Royals' closing committee. On the year, Pearson has a 2.03 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 35:19 K:BB through 40 innings between the Royals and the Astros. He has added four saves and five holds.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Witt homers to help the Royals beat the Diamondbacks 5-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2 on Wednesday night in a game that was delayed 50 minutes by...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Earns third save of season Pearson earned the save Friday against the Tigers after pitching a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one.

Impact Pearson was handed a three-run lead in the ninth and worked around some late traffic to secure Kansas City's sixth consecutive victory. The right-hander allowed two runners to reach but stranded both, striking out Dillon Dingler to end the game and collect his third save of the season. Pearson owns a 2.56 ERA and has increasingly worked his way into high-leverage situations for the Royals. Since joining Kansas City on July 22, Pearson owns a 0.77 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with a 10:5 K:BB across 11.2 innings on 12 appearances, recording two holds and going 2-for-3 in save opportunities.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Royals use 3 solo homers to power past Tigers 5-2 for a sixth straight win

The Kansas City Royals powered past the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their sixth straight win

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Detmers works 8 innings, Schanuel has RBI single in 8th Angels' 1-0 win over Royals

Reid Detmers pitched eight innings, Nolan Schanuel had an RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Saturday night

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Royals beat the Angels 7-6 to snap 4-game losing streak

Jac Caglianone homered and drove in five runs on a three-hit night, Michael Massey also homered and had three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 on Fri...

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Nails down second save Pearson secured the save against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks in one innings. He struck out two.

Impact It's worth noting Steven Cruz, who seemed to have taken over as Kansas City's favorite for saves lately, worked ahead of Pearson on Saturday in the eighth inning for a hold. Pearson has handled a save opportunity in back-to-back appearances, suggesting he's in the conversation for high-leverage work as well. Through 25.2 innings for the Royals and Astros, the right-hander has a 2.81 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 20:14 K:BB with two saves in three chances.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jac Caglianone powers the Royals past Chicago 6-3 as Clay Holmes makes a shaky debut for the Cubs

The Royals made Clay Holmes' debut with the Cubs a forgettable one Saturday night, scoring four times off him before pulling away for a 6-3 victory

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Brooks Lee's 2-run single in 8th lifts Twins to 4-3 win over Royals

Brooks Lee’s two-run single in the eighth inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Michael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win

Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Royals' Recent Trade Acquisition Nate Pearson Prepares for Team Debut The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that their newest addition, Nate Pearson, has reported to the major league team.

JULY 24 • SI.COM

What the Astros' Nate Pearson-for-Max Martin Trade Means Ahead of the Deadline The Houston Astros traded reliever Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Max Martin on Wedne...

JULY 22 • SI.COM

Astros add pitching prospect in trading Pearson to Royals The Astros acquired right-handed pitching prospect Max Martin from the Royals in exchange for righty Nate Pearson on Wednesday. Pearson had...

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Houston Astros ship Nate Pearson to Kansas City after DFA, landing prospect Max Martin

The Houston Astros have traded right-hander Nate Pearson to Kansas City for pitching prospect Max Martin

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Royals acquire RHP Pearson, a former first-round pick, from Houston KANSAS CITY -- The Royals announced this morning they have acquired right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor leag...

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Traded to Kansas City The Royals acquired Pearson from the Astros on Wednesday in exchange for Max Martin.

Impact Pearson had been designated for assignment by Houston, but he will now join a 40-man roster in a new organization. The hard-throwing righty holds a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB in 20 innings in the majors this season. Pearson does not have any minor-league options remaining, so he will join the Royals' bullpen.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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