Nate Pearson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Throwing paused due to sore elbow Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that the team will "slow down" Pearson's throwing program after the pitcher felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow during his l...

Impact Pearson had arthroscopic surgery in his pitching elbow over the offseason and had been ramping up slowly in Astros camp. It was already likely that Pearson would begin the season on the injured list, and now it should be a given. Houston signed Pearson with the thought that he'd be stretched back out as a starting pitcher, but his health and role are now in question.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Still ramping up after surgery Pearson (elbow) is still in a velocity ramp-up progression and might not be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros aren't sure whether Pearson will be able to appear in Grapefruit League games, pointing to a likely stint on the injured list to begin the season. Pearson will be stretched out as a starting pitcher, but he does not have minor-league options remaining, so his role once he's healthy could be dependent on the Astros' needs at the time.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off offseason cleanup Pearson underwent a cleanup procedure on his right elbow during the offseason but is throwing a bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander joined the Astros on a one-year, $1.35 million contract during the offseason, and it appears he's opening camp in good shape despite the offseason procedure. Pearson surrendered 15 earned runs over 11 relief outings for the Cubs last season but was dominant at the Triple-A level with a 2.22 ERA across 44.2 innings. He's primarily worked as a reliever since 2021, but Houston is expected to give him a chance to work as a starter during spring training.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Nate Pearson and Houston Astros finalize $1.35 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Nate Pearson and the Houston Astros have finalized a $1.35 million, one-year contract

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros ink Nate Pearson to 1-year MLB deal The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson to a one-year Major League contract, Astros general manager Dana Brown anno...

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Inks one-year deal with Astros The Astros signed Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million contract Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pearson allowed 15 runs with a 7:10 K:BB over 14.2 innings during his time with the Cubs in 2025. He had better luck at Triple-A Iowa, collecting a 2.22 ERA and 57:24 K:BB across 44.2 frames. Pearson has worked almost exclusively as a reliever since 2021, but the Astros are expected to give the former top prospect a chance to be a starting pitcher. The 29-year-old does not have minor-league options remaining, so he'll likely be part of Houston's bullpen if he doesn't crack the Opening Day rotation.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Cubs The Cubs released Pearson on Sunday.

Impact No teams were willing to put in a waiver claim for the right-hander after Chicago designated him for assignment Saturday, and the Cubs will now allow Pearson to get a head start on finding a new destination heading into 2026. Prior to losing his roster spot, Pearson made 11 appearances out of the Chicago bullpen and posted a 9.20 ERA and 2.18 WHIP while issuing 10 walks over 14.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amid four-game losing streak, Cubs designate struggling reliever | Sporting News Nate Pearson was designated for assignment by the Cubs, after posting a 9.20 ERA in 11 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Loses roster spot Pearson was designated for assignment Saturday.

Impact Pearson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 11 and has made 11 appearances with the big-league club this season. This transaction was a corresponding move for Eli Morgan being activated from the 60-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Pearson was designated for assignment Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs reinstate catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day IL

The Chicago Cubs have reinstated catcher Miguel Amaya and right-hander Javier Assad from the 60-day injured list

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Returned to Triple-A Pearson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Impact Pearson was promoted from Triple-A on Tuesday and delivered four scoreless innings over two appearances, but it won't be enough to keep his spot on the big-league roster heading into a three-game series against Toronto. The Cubs have yet to announce a corresponding move.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs place right-hander Michael Soroka on injured list with shoulder strain, recall Pearson

The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder strain after he pitched just two innings in his first game with his new team

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoins big club The Cubs recalled Pearson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Impact The right-hander has made just one appearance with the Cubs since late April, but he's back in the big leagues Tuesday with Michael Soroka (shoulder) heading to the injured list. Pearson has struggled in his nine big-league outings this year with a 12.66 ERA, 2.53 WHIP and 6:9 K:BB over 10.2 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs select contract of RHP Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Michael Fulmer from Triple-A Iowa and optioned right-hander Nate Pearson to Iowa on Monday ahead of a four-game series agains...

JUNE 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs Announce Pitching Roster Moves Ahead of Huge Cardinals Series The Chicago Cubs announced they selected reliever pitcher Michael Fulmer from Triple-A and optioned Nate Pearson ahead of a crucial St.

JUNE 23, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Pearson to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Pearson's stay with the Cubs lasted just two days, with the right-hander getting sent back to Iowa after he was roughed up for five earned runs on five hits and two walks over two innings while mopping up in Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Mariners. Chicago called up right-hander Michael Fulmer from Iowa to take Pearson's spot in the bullpen.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Solano hits 2 homers as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 14-6

Donovan Solano homered twice and drove in five runs, helping the Seattle Mariners outslug the Chicago Cubs for a 14-6 victory

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Iowa The Cubs recalled Pearson from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Since being optioned to Triple-A in mid-April, Pearon has turned in a 2.22 ERA and 1.33 WHIP across 24.1 innings. His turnaround will buy him another shot in the Cubs' bullpen, replacing Genesis Cabrera, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

MAY 18, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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 career

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani homers at the Tokyo Dome, delighting fans in home country TOKYO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, taking Chicago Cubs pitche...

MARCH 19, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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