On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays will finish their series with the Chicago White Sox in Canada.
The two teams are tied up at 1-1 after the Blue Jays won Saturday’s game 1-0.
Former Toronto Blue Jays 1st-Round Pick Cut
GettyNate Pearson #55 of the Houston Astros pitches to the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park on July 08, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Also on Sunday, news came out that the Houston Astros are designating former Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson for assignment.
Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: “Ray Delgado is in the Astros’ clubhouse. Nate Pearson is packing his bags and getting hugs from teammates. Pearson does not have minor-league options remaining and, according to a source, has been DFA’d. No official word from the Astros yet.”
Pearson had been in the middle of his first season with the Astros.
He is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in 16 games.
It will be interesting to see if another team claims him, or if he returns to the Astros (Triple-A).
Looking At Pearson
GettyNate Pearson #24 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 08, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.
Pearson was picked in the 1st round of the 2017 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays.
He spent part of four seasons in Toronto.
Following his time with the Blue Jays, the 29-year-old pitched part of two seasons for the Chicago Cubs (before joining the Astros).
GettyNate Pearson #24 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates an out to end the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 26, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Over 139 career games, Pearson has gone 10-6 with a 4.99 ERA.
He could be a good addition to another team in need of pitching depth.
Blue Jays Right Now
GettyVladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays is doused with water after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre on July 18, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Astros Right Now
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 18: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros singles during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Daikin Park on July 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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