Nate Pearson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

Former Blue Jay Nate Pearson DFA'd by Houston Astros Nate Pearson may be searching for a new home soon. On Sunday, the Houston Astros announced that they designated Pearson for assignment after...

JULY 20 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

DFA'd by Houston Houston designated Pearson for assignment on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After 16 appearances with the Astros, Pearson was DFA'd by the club on Sunday. The 29-year-old posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB in 20 innings. Houston brought up Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land to take Pearson's spot on the active roster.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Friday Pearson (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Royals after pitching two scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and struck out one.

Impact Pearson did a good job finding the strike zone with 13 strikes in 15 pitches, and he made quick work of the seven batters he faced despite allowing a single to Salvador Perez in the sixth inning. Pearson hasn't allowed runs in six of his seven outings this season and figures to continue as a middle reliever for Houston. He owns a 3.12 ERA across 8.2 innings and seven outings thus far.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez hits 2 HRs, including a grand slam, in the first inning as Astros beat Royals 10-8

Yordan Alvarez became the third player in Houston history to hit two homers in an inning, with a two-run shot and a grand slam during a nine-run first, in the Astros’ 10-8 win over...

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Earns first save of 2026 Pearson collected the save in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Cubs, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Bryan King pitched out of the bullpen both Friday and Saturday and Bryan Abreu was deployed in the eighth inning of Sunday's game, so the Astros turned to Pearson to close things out. Pearson issued a walk to Pete Crow-Armstrong but got out of the inning unscathed after retiring the next three batters, needing 20 pitches (11 strikes) to get out of the frame. It was the first save of the season for Pearson and his first since the 2024 season. Between King, Abreu and a soon-to-return Josh Hader (biceps), Pearson is unlikely to see many more save opportunities this season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker's 3-run home run leads Astros to 8-5 win over Cubs

Christian Walker hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory on Sunday

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Returning to bullpen The Astros reinstated Pearson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Pearson is returning from a rehab assignment after he dealt with soreness in his right elbow that stemmed from an offseason cleanup. He will likely be used primarily as a reliever for the Astros after doing so during his rehab assignment. In a corresponding move, the Astros placed Lance McCullers on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return from IL Pearson (elbow) could be activated from the 15-day injured list during Houston's series against Minnesota, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pearson has been working as a reliever during his rehab assignment, and the expectation is that he'll be back with the major-league club soon to provide the bullpen a boost. The right-hander wasn't activated in time for Monday's series opener, but he could be back in action at some point over the next two days, per skipper Joe Espada.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Astros to activate former Blue Jay Nate Pearson for season debut Nate Pearson is expected to return to the majors for the first time since last August. The Houston Astros, who signed Pearson to a one-year...

MAY 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Will return as reliever Pearson (elbow) is being built up as a reliever on his rehab assignment, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact When Pearson was signed by the Astros over the offseason, the intention was to stretch him out to be an option for the rotation. However, the club has reversed course and will bring Pearson back as a member of its bullpen. Pearson -- who has pitched predominately as a reliever in the majors -- has posted a 9.53 ERA and 8:10 K:BB over 5.2 frames in his four rehab appearances.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kicks off rehab assignment Pearson (elbow) permitted one run on one hit and four walks over two innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact Pearson hit some bumps in the road in his recovery from an offseason cleanup surgery on his pitching elbow, but he's finally ready for game action. Given that he threw 53 pitches in his first rehab outing, it seems Pearson will be stretched out as a rotation option for the Astros. That means his rehab assignment will take longer, though the club could alter plans and activate him as a reliever if a need arises in the bullpen.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Moving closer to rehab assignment Pearson (elbow) faced live hitters for the second time in an extended spring training game Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Pearson has been on the shelf all season while he works his way back from an offseason cleanup procedure on his right elbow, but the fact that he's now faced on multiple occasions suggests that a rehab assignment could be on the horizon. Given that he didn't pitch in any games during the Grapefruit League, Pearson will likely require an extended minor-league assignment before being activated from the 15-day injured list and joining the Houston bullpen.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters Pearson (elbow) has progressed to throwing a live batting practice session, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pearson developed soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow a month ago and has been brought along slowly since then. That he's now facing hitters suggests a rehab assignment could be right around the corner. Pearson signed with the Astros over the offseason with the intent to be a starting pitcher, but his best path to a role right now is as a reliever.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on 15-day IL The Astros placed Pearson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Pearson had to be shut down in early March after feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow. It's not clear whether he's resumed throwing, and even if he has he's surely looking at longer than a minimum stay on the IL.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

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