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Astros Sign Nate Pearson to One-Year Major-League Deal to Open Offseason

The low-cost move adds pitching depth to a staff facing questions entering the offseason.

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May 22, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (24) pitches to the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Houston announced the signing Tuesday, with multiple outlets reporting a one-year salary in the $1.35–$1.38 million range.
  • Pearson’s addition fills the Astros’ 40-man roster.
  • General manager Dana Brown has signaled further pitching moves are likely, and Pearson could compete to start in spring or work out of the bullpen.
  • The 29-year-old logged his heaviest MLB workload in 2024 with a 4.48 ERA over 60 relief appearances, then posted a 9.20 ERA in 11 outings in 2025 before the Cubs released him in September.
  • A former first-round pick, Pearson averaged 97.6 mph on his fastball this season and has strong Triple-A strikeout numbers, including 11.5 K/9 and a .176 opponent average in his minor-league career.