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The Kansas City Royals’ bullpen has been one of the underlying factors in the outcome of this season. The group has the third-highest ERA in baseball at 4.96, according to FanGraphs.

Nate Pearson News / Yardbarker / September 8

Nate Pearson has found his home in Royals bullpen

Across his first 15 relief appearances with the Royals, Pearson logged an impressive 0.61 ERA, demonstrating his ability to provide shutdown innings in high-leverage situations.

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MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 24

Royals' Recent Trade Acquisition Nate Pearson Prepares for Team Debut

The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that newcomer Nate Pearson has reported to the major league team. In a corresponding move, Kansas City optioned right-hander Eli Morgan to Triple-A Omaha.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 22

2026 Transactions: Royals Trade for Pearson, DFA Misner

Former top pitching prospect Nate Pearson has been moved around a bit over the past few years. The righty found a new home on July 22, as the Astros dealt him to the Kansas City Royals for a Minor League reliever.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Royals Designate Player for Assignment After Trade With Astros

The Kansas City Royals made another roster move Wednesday after acquiring reliever Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros, designating outfielder Kameron Misner for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 22

Former Blue Jay Nate Pearson traded from Houston Astros to Kansas City Royals

Nate Pearson is heading to the American League Central. Wednesday, the former Toronto Blue Jays No. 1-ranked prospect was traded from the Houston Astros to the Kansas City Royals. The Astros designated Pearson for assignment on Sunday after being signed to a contract and pitched in 16 games with the club.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Royals acquire right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from Astros

The Royals acquiring Pearson not only enhances their bullpen depth, but it also provides them with a cost-effective and controllable veteran.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Royals acquire relief pitcher in trade with Astros

The MLB trade deadline is on August 3, but the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros are getting a head start. On Wednesday, the Astros and Royals agreed to a trade that will send relief pitcher Nate Pearson to Kansas City, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals

10:47am: The Royals have announced the trade. 10:22am: The Royals are acquiring right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Houston Astros News / Bluejaysnation / July 20

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 he appeared in 16 games with the club this season. The Astros signed Pearson on October 20, 2025, a month after he was released by the Chicago Cubs organization.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 19

Astros Recall IF Raynel Delgado, DFA Nate Pearson

Today, the Astros announced they have recalled IF Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land and have designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment. This comes on the heels of both SS Jeremy Pena and 1B Christian Walker coming out of yesterday’s games with injuries.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment

The Astros are designating reliever Nate Pearson for assignment, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that infielder Ray Delgado is in the team’s clubhouse, suggesting he’s been recalled from Triple-A.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 28

Yohendrick Piñango is making his case to stay with the Blue Jays

If the Nate Pearson trade of 2024 barely registered on your radar, you’re not alone. The once top pitching prospect of the Blue Jays organization was one of several mainstay Blue Jays who found themselves on different teams by the time the dust had settled from the 2024 trade deadline.

Houston Astros News / Bluejaysnation / May 18

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 deal worth

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 16

Peña, Meyers, Pearson could return next week; Hader, Brown make progress

Reinforcements are on the way for an Astros roster ravaged by injuries through the first 46 games of the season. Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, and Nate Pearson could rejoin the Astros next week while Josh Hader and Hunter Brown continue to progress in their rehabs, Astros manager Joe Espada said before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 7

3 former Blue Jays top prospects and where they stand in 2026: Part 1

The art of trying to project prospects in baseball is almost something that is impossible to predict. Players deemed to be ‘can’t miss’ on draft day often

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6

Astros' Series Opener vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

After beginning the season 5-2, the Houston Astros hit the road for their first road trip of the 2026 season over the weekend. They began their 10-game road trip in Sacramento against the Athletics and dropped two of the three games.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Astros sign potential starting pitcher to one-year deal

The Houston Astros have inked right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35M deal, reported Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pearson is expected to work as a starter for the Astros.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Cubs designate veteran righty for assignment

He first joined the Cubs in a trade from the Blue Jays at the 2024 deadline, and he seemed to benefit from the change of scenery.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2024

Cubs eyeing playoff push in 2025 with recent moves

What the Cubs are doing flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Most teams would be selling their impending free agents and looking to add prospects as they build for the future. Instead, the Cubs are charting their own course as a buyer at the deadline.

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Toronto Blue Jays trade Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 6, 2024

The future of Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson – starter or reliever?

THIS ARTICLE IS PRESENTED BY bet365 In a recent At The Letters podcast hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling, the two mentioned how the Toronto Blue Jays are internally discussing the possibility of moving former top prospect pitcher Nate Pearson back to the rotation next season.