Houston Astros Ship Nate Pearson to Kansas City After DFA, Landing Prospect Max Martin
Pearson, 29, posted a 3.60 ERA in 16 relief appearances before Houston designated him for assignment.
- On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Houston Astros traded reliever Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals, receiving High-A pitcher Max Martin in exchange.
- Houston designated Pearson for assignment on Sunday after the right-hander appeared in 16 relief games this season, posting a 1-0 record with a 3.60 ERA.
- Martin, the 22-year-old prospect, carries a 6-2 record with a 2.01 ERA across 26 Class-A relief appearances this season. Pearson holds a 10-6 career record with a 4.99 ERA over 139 MLB games.
- Kansas City announced the acquisition, reuniting Pearson with the organization that originally drafted him in the 2025 MLB June Amateur Draft.
- Pearson brings six seasons of MLB experience from previous stops with the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs, providing the Royals with a veteran reliever before the August 3 trade deadline.
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Royals acquire Nate Pearson from Astros - Dodge City Daily Globe
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Royals acquire relief pitcher in trade with Astros
Jul 30, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Kansas City Royals hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports 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 R…
Royals acquire RHP Pearson, a former first-round pick, from Houston
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals announced this morning they have acquired right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league right-handed pitcher Max Martin. Pearson was designated for assignment on Sunday. To make room for Pearson on the 40-man roster, outfielder Kameron Misner has been designated for assignment.
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