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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

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

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

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

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

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

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