2025 Stats
W-L
0-1
ERA
12.66
WHIP
2.53
K
6
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Pearson has been on the scene for what seems like forever since being drafted in the first round of the 2017 draft. Yet, he has pitched just over 400 innings of professional baseball over that time due to multiple injuries, a pandemic and overall ineffectiveness. Pearson, through it all, can still bring the heat but often falls behind in counts and is forced to rely on that heat, which batters hunt with confidence. Pearson, when things are going right, is spinning breaking balls that are tough on hitters. The challenge has been that those moments were too infrequent, and the Jays decided to trade him to the Cubs near the deadline. The Cubs added a sinker to his pitch mix and helped him mechanically by allowing him to cut down on his walks, but the homers remain. Pearson has the fastball to work the late innings but lacks the rest of the skills necessary to be trusted in high-leverage situations with regularity. Reliever volatility is well-known, so anything is possible if his true talent level can ever be unlocked. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $1.35 million contract with the Cubs in January of 2025.
Sent back to Triple-A
The Cubs optioned Pearson to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.
Analysis
Pearson's stay with the Cubs lasted just two days, with the right-hander getting sent back to Iowa after he was roughed up for five earned runs on five hits and two walks over two innings while mopping up in Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Mariners. Chicago called up right-hander Michael Fulmer from Iowa to take Pearson's spot in the bullpen.
Pearson's stay with the Cubs lasted just two days, with the right-hander getting sent back to Iowa after he was roughed up for five earned runs on five hits and two walks over two innings while mopping up in Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Mariners. Chicago called up right-hander Michael Fulmer from Iowa to take Pearson's spot in the bullpen.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
23
Last 10 Games
23
Last 5 Games
24
How many pitches does Nate Pearson generally throw?
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What part of the game does Nate Pearson generally pitch?
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-1%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-8%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .262 | 57 | 28 | 53 | 8 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .264 | 66 | 20 | 68 | 13 |
| 2025vs Left | .409 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025vs Right | .375 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | .271 | 35 | 12 | 32 | 4 |
| 2024vs Right | .255 | 39 | 9 | 35 | 8 |
| 2023vs Left | .194 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 2 |
| 2023vs Right | .247 | 22 | 7 | 24 | 5 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-33%
ERA at Home
2025
-11%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | 4.39 | 1.27 | 67.2 | 9.2 | 3.2 |
| Since 2023Away | 6.58 | 1.60 | 52.0 | 9.3 | 4.2 |
| 2025Home | 12.00 | 2.33 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 3.0 |
| 2025Away | 13.50 | 2.79 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 13.5 |
| 2024Home | 4.17 | 1.31 | 36.2 | 9.3 | 2.7 |
| 2024Away | 4.85 | 1.35 | 29.2 | 10.9 | 3.0 |
| 2023Home | 2.88 | 0.96 | 25.0 | 9.4 | 4.0 |
| 2023Away | 7.64 | 1.70 | 17.2 | 8.7 | 3.6 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
-22%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-29%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .161 | 41 | 18 | 15 | 1 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .206 | 34 | 13 | 20 | 1 |
| 2025vs Left | .151 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025vs Right | .213 | 19 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023vs Left | .175 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023vs Right | .194 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Stat Review
How does Nate Pearson compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
0.67K/9
5.1BB/9
7.6HR/9
1.7Fastball
97.8 mphERA
12.66WHIP
2.53BABIP
.399GB/FB
0.62Left On Base
49.6%Exit Velocity
82.3 mphBarrels/BBE
4.1%Spin Rate
2405 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
22.4%Swinging Strike
6.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Pearson saw his most work in a major league season in 2023, throwing 42.2 innings and compiling a 4.85 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and striking out 43 batters. A one time top prospect, Pearson had better success at Triple-A Buffalo pitching 20.2 innings with a 1.74 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 15.15 K/9. Pearson hasn't been able to transition into a high leverage reliever with Toronto just yet, but he did remain healthy for the first time in 2023 throwing a career high in innings. The 27-year-old should break camp as part of the bullpen mix, likely being used in middle relief.
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Called up from Iowa
The Cubs recalled Pearson from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Sent to minors
The Cubs optioned Pearson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Receives $1.35 million for 2025
The Cubs and Pearson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.35 million contract on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Set to open Monday's game
Pearson is slated to serve as the Cubs' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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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.
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Hoping to start again
Pearson wants to consider returning to a starting role in 2025, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca.
Analysis
The likes of Jordan Hicks, Reynaldo Lopez and Garrett Crochet have made the successful transition from the bullpen to the rotation this season, and Pearson hopes he'll be able to follow a similar path. The 27-year-old righty was one of Toronto's top prospects but has a rough injury history, which resulted in him being shifted to the bullpen the past two seasons. Pearson hasn't exactly excelled in relief this year with a 5.54 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB across 37.1 innings, but the encouraging news is he's been able to stay healthy after also doing so in 2023. Two straight healthy campaigns could be enough for the Blue Jays to consider stretching him back out as a starter.
The likes of Jordan Hicks, Reynaldo Lopez and Garrett Crochet have made the successful transition from the bullpen to the rotation this season, and Pearson hopes he'll be able to follow a similar path. The 27-year-old righty was one of Toronto's top prospects but has a rough injury history, which resulted in him being shifted to the bullpen the past two seasons. Pearson hasn't exactly excelled in relief this year with a 5.54 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB across 37.1 innings, but the encouraging news is he's been able to stay healthy after also doing so in 2023. Two straight healthy campaigns could be enough for the Blue Jays to consider stretching him back out as a starter.