"The Cubs have released right-handed reliever Nate Pearson, according to the transactions log at MLB.com. The club had designated him for assignment on Saturday. He has made 11 appearances at the big-league level in 2025, most recently on August 8, before being optioned to Triple-A Iowa on August 12, where he has pitched since. He will now enter free agency with an eye toward a minor-league deal for 2026."
"Pearson, 29, has not had much success in the majors this year, pitching to a 9.20 ERA in his 14 2/3 innings with the Cubs. In that small sample, he struck out just seven hitters while issuing 10 free passes and surrendering 22 hits. In his career, Pearson owns a 5.17 ERA over 156 2/3 innings with a more serviceable 23.1% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate."
Nate Pearson was released by the Chicago Cubs and will enter free agency, likely seeking a minor-league deal for 2026. He made 11 major-league appearances for the Cubs in 2025 before being optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 12. He posted a 9.20 ERA in 14 2/3 innings with Chicago, striking out seven, issuing 10 walks and allowing 22 hits. His career MLB totals include a 5.17 ERA, a 23.1% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate over 156 2/3 innings. At Triple-A Iowa in 2025 he had a 2.22 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings and 24 walks. He has just over four years of service time and two years of arbitration control, making him a potential reclamation project for teams needing bullpen depth.
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