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Avoids arbitration Pearson agreed to a one-year, $800K deal with the Blue Jays on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact He won't be getting a significant raise after logging a 4.85 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 43 strikeouts in 42.2 innings with the big club last season. Pearson still throws pretty hard, but he also gives up a lot of hard contact (47.5 percent last year). He should work in the middle innings this season.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Pearson was optioned to the Blue Jays' Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Jay Jackson is taking his spot in the bullpen. Triple-A Buffalo's season is over, which is why Pearson was sent to the FCL Blue Jays, where he can continue working out in case he's needed later on.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson has been recalled by the Blue Jays, Bowden Francis optioned for the fifth time Nate Pearson is back, baby. <...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Summoned to majors Pearson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Pearson will give the Blue Jays' bullpen a much-needed fresh arm after they were overused as the team got swept by the Rangers. The righty holds a 5.18 ERA and 41:16 K:BB over 40 innings during his time in the majors this season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays activate Jordan Romano from Injured List, send Nate Pearson to Triple-A The Toronto Blue Jays made a roster move ahead of their series opener...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Sent back to Triple-A Pearson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pearson tossed one scoreless inning during his most recent stint in the big leagues which lasted only a few days. Although he has pitched well in spurts during his time with the Blue Jays this season, a few rocky appearances has led to the hard thrower posting a 5.18 ERA out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Pearson was recalled by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Impact This will be Pearson's third separate stint in the majors this season. He's worked exclusively as a reliever, struggling to a 5.31 ERA in 39 innings. He's struck out 44.6 percent of the batters he's faced in 12 Triple-A innings this season but has seen that figure dip to 23.6 percent against big-league batters. Hagen Danner (oblique) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson has been recalled as Hagen Danner hits the 15-day injured list Well, that sucks. ...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Optioned to Buffalo Toronto optioned Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Pearson allowed four earned runs on one hit and three walks in a one-inning appearance Tuesday against the Orioles as his season ERA climbed to 5.31. Thomas Hatch is replacing him in the Blue Jays' bullpen.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on IL with back pain, recall Nate Pearson

The Toronto Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to a sore lower back.

JULY 29, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on IL with back pain, recall Nate Pearson

Back in majors Pearson was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Jordan Romano was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower-back inflammation in a corresponding move. Pearson has one save at Triple-A and one save in the majors this season, but it will likely be Erik Swanson or Yimi Garcia who get tabbed for any save opportunities that arise in the short term.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson has re-joined the Blue Jays as Jordan Romano might head to the Injured List Jordan Romano might be headed to the Injured List. R...

JULY 29, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Goes to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Pearson will surrender his spot in the bullpen to left-hander Genesis Cabrera, whom the Blue Jays acquired from the Cardinals via trade Friday. The demotion comes after Pearson was roughed up for six earned runs across his last two appearances, which had been proceeded by a run of eight consecutive scoreless outings.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures first career save Pearson earned a save in the nightcap of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, allowing one hit in 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Game 1 of the twin bill went 11 innings, resulting in Toronto using five different pitchers, including closer Jordan Romano. As such, Pearson got the call late in the nightcap, entering with two outs in the bottom of the eighth frame. The right-hander allowed a single to Luis Robert before getting the final out in the inning, then stuck around for the bottom of the ninth, during which he induced three straight flyouts to notch the first save of his big-league career. Pearson isn't a threat to challenge Romano for save opportunities moving forward, but he's recorded five consecutive scoreless appearances, allowing just three hits and no walks over six frames during that span.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another win Pearson (4-0) picked up the win Sunday over the Twins, allowing one hit and striking out three over two scoreless innings.

Impact The right-hander needed only 25 pitches (16 strikes) to knife through the Minnesota order, and he was still the pitcher of record when Cavan Biggio launched a game-winning homer in the bottom of the eighth inning. Pearson's four wins have come in only 16 appearances, including three in his last four games, and his 2.05 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 25:5 K:BB through 22 innings highlight how well he and his 98 mph fastball have adjusted to a high-leverage bullpen role.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Settled into new identity, Pearson thrives in high-pressure moments TORONTO -- The prophecy of Nate Pearson wasn’t canceled, it was just delayed. Once placed atop a pedestal as the Blue Jays’ next great arm,...

JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Backs into win Sunday Pearson (3-0) blew a save but picked up a win in Sunday's victory over the Mets, giving up two solo home runs in an inning of relief. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander came into the game having not allowed an earned run in five straight appearances while posting an 11:1 K:BB, but Pearson got taken deep by Starling Marte and Pete Alonso in the sixth inning to erase a 4-2 lead. Fortunately for Pearson and the Blue Jays, Brandon Belt answered back with a two-run shot in the top of the seventh. Pearson appears to be finding a home in the bullpen, delivering a 28.8 percent strikeout rate against a 6.8 walk rate in 18 innings since his promotion.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At last, Nate Pearson is thriving with the Blue Jays as a weapon in the bullpen With improved fastball command and two lethal breaking pitches, Pearson has become extremely difficult to hit.

JUNE 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nate Pearson seals win | 05/07/2023 Nate Pearson picks up the final out to seal the Blue Jays' 10-1 win

MAY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nate Pearson dazzles in his second outing with the Blue Jays this season Large Adult Son Nate Pearson may have f...

MAY 2, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays Nate Pearson stopped beating himself up and may have saved his career "I was way too hard on myself," Pearson said minutes after walking on the Rogers Centre field.

APRIL 25, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays Promote Nate Pearson, Adam Cimber to IL Pearson posted a 2.16 ERA with the Triple-A Bisons so far this season, striking out 16 batters in 8.1 innings of work.

APRIL 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Promotion official The Blue Jays recalled Pearson from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact As anticipated, the flamethrowing right-hander will move into the Toronto bullpen on the heels of a spectacular start to the season at Buffalo, with whom he posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB over 8.1 innings. Though he has prior starting experience, Pearson wasn't asked to record more than four outs in any of his eight appearances with Buffalo, so he could be deployed as more of a traditional reliever than a multi-inning option out of the Blue Jays bullpen. If he can continue make bats miss at a prolific clip while keeping his walks in check, Pearson could quickly move into a high-leverage role in front of closer Jordan Romano.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up imminent Pearson is set to join the Blue Jays in Toronto on Monday and could be recalled from Triple-A Buffalo ahead of the big club's series opener versus the White Sox, Kaitlyn McGrath of...

Impact The Blue Jays appear to have abandoned developing Pearson as a starter due to injuries having cost him extensive time in each of the previous three seasons, but the power right-hander still possesses the type of premium velocity that could make him a major weapon near the back end of the bullpen. He's flashed that potential thus far at Buffalo, pitching to a 2.16 ERA and 16:5 K:BB across 8.1 innings over his eight appearances. Once he's formally activated, Pearson could start out in a lower-leverage role out of the bullpen, but it's not difficult to envision him emerging as one of the top setup men for closer Jordan Romano if he can stay healthy and keep his free passes in check.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Pearson was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pearson will begin the season in Triple-A after forging a 3.24 ERA over six Grapefruit League appearances with a 13:5 K:BB and 1.56 WHIP. The talented right-hander will head to Buffalo as a relief option, and if he pitches well in that role he could help the Toronto bullpen in the early part of the season.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Blue Jays put closer Jordan Romano on IL with back pain, recall Nate Pearson