MAY 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
NATE PEARSON
0-1 W-L •
2.31 WHIP •
10.39 ERA
0-1 W-L
2.31 WHIP
10.39 ERA
Two former Blue Jays in the 'Windy City': How Nate Pearson and Julian Merryweather are faring The American League East is not off to the strongest start in recent m...
Cubs option top prospect Matt Shaw to Triple-A after disappointing start to third baseman's career
The Chicago Cubs have optioned top prospect Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa after a disappointing start to the rookie third baseman’s careerAPRIL 15
Sent to minors The Cubs optioned Pearson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The right-hander was a key bullpen piece down the stretch for the Cubs last season with a 2.73 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 26.1 innings, but he surrendered 10 earned runs across his first eight outings of 2025 to earn the demotion. Pearson could rejoin the big club later in the year if he can get back on track at Triple-A.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis homers twice as Padres beat Cubs 10-4 to improve to 11-0 at home
Fernando Tatis Jr. homered twice and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch as the San Diego Padres improved to 11-0 at home by beating the Chicago Cubs 10-4 in the opener of a th...APRIL 15
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MARCH 19 • THESTAR.COM
Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero, and he didn't let Japan down at the Tokyo Series
Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to Japan, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in right-center field and he...MARCH 19
Nate Pearson dominates in debut but Bisons bullpen stumbles in loss to Red Wings ROCHESTER – It was a mixed bag for the Buffalo Bisons here Tuesday night. The reports on the flashy newcomer were sensational. The result on...
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Nate Pearson shows Bisons fans what all the fuss is about At 23, the Blue Jays’ No. 1 pick in 2017 has spent the last three years having his every move watched and hasn’t disappointed
FEBRUARY 25 • STLTODAY.COM
Receives $1.35 million from CHC The Cubs and Pearson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pearson posted a 2.73 ERA in 19 appearances after being acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline, although that came with just 23 strikeouts in 26.1 innings. The former top prospect could potentially find himself in high-leverage spots out of the Cubs' bullpen in 2025.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to start Monday Pearson is slated to serve as the Cubs' opener for Monday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact If Pearson is indeed confirmed to be the opener for Monday's game, it would be his first major-league start since 2021 when he was playing with Toronto. Hayden Wesneski, who was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, is a candidate to follow in bulk relief once Pearson is done for the day. Pearson was traded by the Blue Jays to the Cubs in late July, and since the move, the 28-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.13 ERA and 0.96 WHP across 23 innings.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes loss Wednesday Pearson (2-2) allowed two runs on four hits across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Wednesday against the Athletics. He struck out one.
Impact Pearson continued his recent struggles, as he gave up runs for the third straight outing, and this was the worst appearance of the bunch. The righty has seen his ERA creep up to 4.76, and he's simply been too volatile to be trusted in most fantasy formats. Pearson will continue to have a role for the Cubs as the regular season wraps up, though he should mostly see low-leverage work.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit
Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4, one night after b...SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Imanaga, 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates 12-0
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Earns win in relief Saturday Pearson (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out one.
Impact Pearson beat his former team to earn his second win of the season, both of which have come since he got traded to the Cubs on July 27. The righty has also posted a strong 2.89 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 9.1 innings for Chicago. By contrast, he had a 5.63 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 40 innings for Toronto. It remains to be seen if Pearson can keep this level of play up, but so far he's been a solid addition for the Cubs.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2
Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2AUGUST 17, 2024
Twins add bullpen help with right-hander Trevor Richards in deadline trade with Blue Jays
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadlineJULY 30, 2024
Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.
Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.
Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.
JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Spiers dominant in return, Cubs' Pearson ejected for pitch to Stephenson's head as Reds win 7-1
Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago CubsJULY 30, 2024
Blue Jays trade former first-round pick RHP Nate Pearson to Cubs for two minor leaguers
The Toronto Blue Jays traded right-hander Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for two minor leaguersJULY 27, 2024
Nate Pearson gets dealt to Cubs, while Jays announce No. 1 prospect Ricky Tiedemann will undergo TJ surgery No one will be surprised to learn Nate Pearson had been traded, but the real shocker involves Ricky Tiedemann and his pending surgery.
JULY 27, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Cubs acquire righty Pearson from Blue Jays (source) The Cubs have reached a trade to acquire right-hander Nate Pearson from the Blue Jays, a source told MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson on Saturday....
JULY 27, 2024 • MLB.COM
Toronto Blue Jays trade Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs The Nate Pearson Era in Toronto is over. Once a high...
JULY 27, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Traded to Cubs The Blue Jays traded Pearson to the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pearson, a first-round pick out of Central Florida CC in 2017, made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays in 2020. Across 41 outings this season, Pearson has a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 40 innings, though he has given up six runs across his last three appearances, including four runs against the Diamondbacks on July 13. He'll join a Chicago bullpen that has seven relievers on the injured list, including five on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old Pearson will be under team control through 2026, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Cubs The Blue Jays traded Pearson on Friday to the Cubs, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The full details of the trade are yet to be released, but Pearson will be on the move. The 2017 first-round pick out of Central Florida CC made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays in 2020. Across 41 outings this season, Pearson has a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 40 innings, though he has given up six runs across his last three appearances, including four runs against the Diamondbacks on July 13. He'll join a Chicago bullpen that has seven relievers on the injured list, five of which who are on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old Pearson will be under the Cubs' control through 2026, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
