Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals
The Houston Astros have traded reliever Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals after briefly designating him for assignment.
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The brief
The Houston Astros have traded pitcher Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals. This move followed an initial report that the Astros intended to designate Pearson for assignment.
Coverage from MLB Trade Rumors and Sportsnet.ca emphasizes the sequence of the roster move, from the designation for assignment to the final trade. Cubbies Crib noted that Pearson's availability could have potentially involved the Cubs pitching staff.
Further developments will depend on the finalization of the trade terms and Pearson's integration into the Royals roster.
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Quick answers
Which team acquired Nate Pearson?
The Kansas City Royals acquired Pearson from the Astros.
What was Pearson's status before the trade?
According to Sportsnet.ca and MLB Trade Rumors, the Astros designated him for assignment.
Were other teams mentioned in connection to Pearson?
Cubbies Crib mentioned that Pearson was a potential addition for the Cubs pitching staff.
Coverage (9)
- Houston Astros ship Nate Pearson to Kansas City after DFA, landing prospect Max Martin Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Astros' Max Martin: Shipped to Houston CBS Sports · 2h ago
- Royals acquire RHP Pearson, a former first-round pick, from Houston MLB.com · 2h ago
- Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the Astros Royals Review · 2h ago
- Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For Assignment MLB Trade Rumors · 3h ago
- Report: Astros designate reliever Nate Pearson for assignment Sportsnet.ca · 3h ago
- Cubs pitching staff reunion tour could now include suddenly available Astros arm Cubbies Crib · 3h ago
- Dobbins recalled for start on Wednesday NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals MLB Trade Rumors · 3h ago
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