JUNE 10, 2023 • MLB.COM
NATE PEARSON #56 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
2-2 W-L •
1.33 WHIP •
4.48 ERA
2-2 W-L
1.33 WHIP
4.48 ERA
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,...
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
Nate Pearson seals win | 03/23/2023 Nate Pearson strikes out Willie Joe Garry Jr. to seal the Blue Jays' 3-0 win against the Twins
MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM
Bo Bichette smashed two home runs, Nate Pearson threw a scoreless frame, and more as the Blue Jays spanked the Red Sox 16-3 The Boston Red Sox simply can't handle the Toronto Blue Jays.
MARCH 13, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Velocity still there Pearson topped out at 100.8 miles per hour with his fastball during his appearance in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees, Mike Wilner of The Toronto Star reports.
Impact The line in the box score was less impressive, as the right-hander allowed one run on two hits, two walks and a wild pitch over one inning, but Pearson struck out the side while tossing 18 of 31 pitches for strikes. The one-time top prospect has had his development derailed by multiple injuries and the Blue Jays might have given up on the idea of him holding up under a starter's workload, but Pearson still has a chance to make an impact in the majors as a high-leverage reliever if he can stay healthy in 2023.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jay Nate Pearson gets up to speed with Josh Donaldson punch-out in wild spring debut The snakebitting Jays right-hander wobbled in Dunedin, but also struck out three and hit 100 m.p.h. twice vs. Donaldson.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Nate Pearson escapes a jam | 02/26/2023 Nate Pearson strikes out three in one inning of work, including a punchout of Everson Pereira with the bases loaded, ending the 3rd inning
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM
Pitching coach impressed Pearson "looks really comfortable in his own skin right now" and "his stuff is outstanding," Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker told Keegan Matheson of MLB.com on Thursday.
Impact Pearson's career has been sidetracked by injury, most recently with his 2022 season being wiped out by mononucleosis and a lat strain. He's healthy now, though, and while his days of starting might be over, he has the potential to be a lockdown reliever for the Jays.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
After consecutive injury-derailed springs, enjoying healthy start is crucial for Nate Pearson in 2023 Few Toronto Blue Jays pitchers need to avoid the injury bug this sprin...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Pitchers and catchers have arrived in Dunedin! Notes on Bo Bichette, Nate Pearson, Jordan Romano, and more Videos of pitchers casually tossing heat, reports that so and so is in...
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Approaching a hybrid role for Nate Pearson with the Blue Jays next season Although the 2020 season was marred by...
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Nate Pearson impresses, Hagen Danner on the rise, Adrian Hernandez heading to Mexico and more minor league notes! The Jays’ season may be over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exciting things happening in the organization.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Activated and optioned The Blue Jays reinstated Pearson (lat) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun reports.
Impact Since Buffalo's season has already ended, Pearson won't report to the Triple-A affiliate and will instead stick around at the Blue Jays' spring facility in Florida, where he'll likely continue to stay sharp in case Toronto requires an extra bullpen arm during its upcoming postseason run, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca. Pearson never made any appearances at the big-league level in 2022 after opening the campaign on the shelf while recovering from mononucleosis before he suffered a lat strain in June during his rehab assignment.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles host the Blue Jays on home losing streak
The Baltimore Orioles aim to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory over the Toronto Blue JaysOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Orioles
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Baltimore Orioles looking to extend a three-game road winning streakOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles and Blue Jays face off in season opener
The Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays in the season openerOCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays play the Red Sox after Hernandez's 4-hit game
The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after Teoscar Hernández's four-hit game on SaturdayOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
