NATE PEARSON NEWS

Receives $1.35 million from CHC The Cubs and Pearson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pearson posted a 2.73 ERA in 19 appearances after being acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline, although that came with just 23 strikeouts in 26.1 innings. The former top prospect could potentially find himself in high-leverage spots out of the Cubs' bullpen in 2025.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Monday Pearson is slated to serve as the Cubs' opener for Monday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact If Pearson is indeed confirmed to be the opener for Monday's game, it would be his first major-league start since 2021 when he was playing with Toronto. Hayden Wesneski, who was activated from the 15-day injured list Friday, is a candidate to follow in bulk relief once Pearson is done for the day. Pearson was traded by the Blue Jays to the Cubs in late July, and since the move, the 28-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.13 ERA and 0.96 WHP across 23 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Wednesday Pearson (2-2) allowed two runs on four hits across 1.1 innings of relief to take the loss Wednesday against the Athletics. He struck out one.

Impact Pearson continued his recent struggles, as he gave up runs for the third straight outing, and this was the worst appearance of the bunch. The righty has seen his ERA creep up to 4.76, and he's simply been too volatile to be trusted in most fantasy formats. Pearson will continue to have a role for the Cubs as the regular season wraps up, though he should mostly see low-leverage work.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit

Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4, one night after b...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Imanaga, 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates 12-0

Shota Imanaga and two Cubs relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Chicago over the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-0 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win in relief Saturday Pearson (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out one.

Impact Pearson beat his former team to earn his second win of the season, both of which have come since he got traded to the Cubs on July 27. The righty has also posted a strong 2.89 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 9.1 innings for Chicago. By contrast, he had a 5.63 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 40 innings for Toronto. It remains to be seen if Pearson can keep this level of play up, but so far he's been a solid addition for the Cubs.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2

Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins add bullpen help with right-hander Trevor Richards in deadline trade with Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays before the major league non-waiver trade deadline

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes team debut Pearson allowed a solo home run across 1.1 innings of relief in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Pearson was making his team debut after coming over from the Blue Jays on Saturday in exchange for prospects Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango. The 27-year-old righty has mostly struggled this season with a 5.66 ERA across 41.1 innings, though he does have 52 strikeouts. Pearson should settle into a middle relief role for the Cubs moving forward.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spiers dominant in return, Cubs' Pearson ejected for pitch to Stephenson's head as Reds win 7-1

Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays trade former first-round pick RHP Nate Pearson to Cubs for two minor leaguers

The Toronto Blue Jays traded right-hander Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for two minor leaguers

JULY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Pearson gets dealt to Cubs, while Jays announce No. 1 prospect Ricky Tiedemann will undergo TJ surgery No one will be surprised to learn Nate Pearson had been traded, but the real shocker involves Ricky Tiedemann and his pending surgery.

JULY 27, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Cubs acquire righty Pearson from Blue Jays (source) The Cubs have reached a trade to acquire right-hander Nate Pearson from the Blue Jays, a source told MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson on Saturday....

JULY 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Toronto Blue Jays trade Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs The Nate Pearson Era in Toronto is over. Once a high...

JULY 27, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Traded to Cubs The Blue Jays traded Pearson on Friday to the Cubs, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The full details of the trade are yet to be released, but Pearson will be on the move. The 2017 first-round pick out of Central Florida CC made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays in 2020. Across 41 outings this season, Pearson has a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 40 innings, though he has given up six runs across his last three appearances, including four runs against the Diamondbacks on July 13. He'll join a Chicago bullpen that has seven relievers on the injured list, five of which who are on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old Pearson will be under the Cubs' control through 2026, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Cubs The Blue Jays traded Pearson to the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Pinango, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pearson, a first-round pick out of Central Florida CC in 2017, made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays in 2020. Across 41 outings this season, Pearson has a 5.63 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 40 innings, though he has given up six runs across his last three appearances, including four runs against the Diamondbacks on July 13. He'll join a Chicago bullpen that has seven relievers on the injured list, including five on the 60-day IL. The 27-year-old Pearson will be under team control through 2026, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past illness Pearson (illness) gave up an earned run on one hit and one walk over one inning out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Pearson made his first appearance of the second half Tuesday after he had been unavailable out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays' series with the Tigers this past weekend while he was battling an illness. Though the right-hander yielded a run in his return to action, he looked to be at close to full strength while pumping in 13 of his 20 pitches for strikes Tuesday.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Pearson is away from the team Saturday due to an illness, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Pearson wasn't feeling well when he arrived to the ballpark Saturday, so the Jays sent him home in order to rest. He has already tested negative for COVID-19 and the flu, so he should be viewed as day-to-day going forward.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson gets out of a jam | 07/07/2024 Nate Pearson keeps the score tied as he fans Luke Raley to strand runners at the corners in the 7th

JULY 8, 2024 • MLB.COM

Picks up second save Pearson notched his second save of the season Sunday against Cleveland, retiring the only batter he faced to preserve a 7-6 lead.

Impact Pearson came on in the 10th inning with two outs and runners on the corners, inducing an Andres Gimenez line-out to end the game. Pearson came on to relieve Yimi Garcia, who was forced to leave the game early due to elbow soreness. While both Yimi Garcia and incumbent closer Jordan Romano (elbow) are sidelined, save chances will be available for Pearson and fellow relievers Chad Green and Tim Mayza. The 27-year-old Pearson has compiled a 4.23 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP across 27.2 innings, adding four holds and two saves.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Pearson secures the Blue Jays' shutout win | 06/15/2024 Nate Pearson pitches a scoreless 9th to close out the Blue Jays' 5-0 victory

JUNE 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Springer scores twice, six pitchers combine on 8-hitter as Blue Jays beat Guardians 5-0

Six pitchers combined on an eight-hitter, George Springer scored twice and drove in a run, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-0

JUNE 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mountcastle hits 2 HRs, Norby gets first career HR and Orioles rout Blue Jays 10-1

Ryan Mountcastle homered twice and drove in five runs, Corbin Burnes allowed one run in seven innings for his third straight winning decision and the Baltimore Orioles routed the T...

JUNE 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette homers and drives in three, Bassitt pitches 7 innings as Blue Jays rout White Sox 9-2

Bo Bichette homered and had three RBIs, Daulton Varsho reached base three times and drove in a pair, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a seven-run second inning to beat the Chicago Wh...

MAY 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS