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HOU • Pitcher
3 months ago
The deal is now official. Pearson heads to Houston where he’ll be given a shot as a traditional starter after spending the past three seasons working exclusively out of the bullpen between the Cubs and Blue Jays. The 29-year-old former top prospect represents a low-risk reclamation project for the Astros who are in desperate need of additional starting pitching depth heading into next season.
CHC • Pitcher
4 months ago
The Cubs needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster on Saturday and unfortunately Pearson was the odd man out this time around. The 29-year-old hurler sported a miserable 9.20 ERA, 2.18 WHIP and a 7/10 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings with the Cubs. It’s possible another club could gamble on the talent and take a flier on him on waivers.
CHC • Pitcher
5 months ago
No word yet on a corresponding move from the Cubs, expect that to be announced sometime on Tuesday. It could be the return of Porter Hodge to the Cubs’ bullpen or it could be something entirely unrelated. Stay tuned.
CHC • Pitcher
6 months ago
Pearson returns to Chicago’s relief mix with starter Michael Soroka landing on the injured list with a shoulder strain. The 28-year-old former top pitching prospect was demoted back in late June after struggling to an astronomical 12.66 ERA across 10 2/3 innings (nine appearances) this season in the majors.
CHC • Pitcher
7 months ago
Pearson earned a ticket back to the minors by getting lit up for five runs over two innings on Sunday in mop-up duty during a one-sided defeat at the hands of the Mariners. The 28-year-old former top pitching prospect holds an unsightly 12.66 ERA across 10 2/3 innings (nine appearances) this season for the Cubs.
CHC • Pitcher
7 months ago
Pearson was demoted in mid-April after scuffling in his first eight relief appearances of the year, but he’ll get another shot with the Cubs deciding to move on from lefty Génesis Cabrera. The hard-throwing 28-year-old former top prospect has looked sharp in 19 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, compiling a sparkling 2.22 ERA and 27 percent strikeout rate over 24 1/3 innings of work.
CHC • Pitcher
9 months ago
Pearson heads back to the minors after allowing 10 runs on 13 hits with a 5/7 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings (eight appearances). The hard-throwing 28-year-old former top prospect will attempt to right the ship back in the minors.