Scouting Report: Nate Pearson
Houston Astros | RP
Overall
Summary
Nate Pearson, signed by the Houston Astros on a minor-league deal in October 2025, began the 2026 season on the injured list due to offseason elbow surgery and soreness. After a delayed start, he completed a seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land in May 2026, posting a 9.53 ERA with 8:10 K:BB over 5.2 frames in four early rehab appearances. The Astros initially planned to stretch him out as a starter but reversed course, opting to bring him back as a reliever—his primary role throughout his 123-game MLB career. Pearson demonstrated high velocity during rehab, reaching 101.3 mph on his fastball. He was close to activation by late May 2026 and had a locker in the Astros clubhouse ahead of their series against the Twins, with manager Joe Espada indicating he could be activated during that series.
Strengths
- High velocity fastball (101.3 mph demonstrated during rehab)
- Strong strikeout-to-walk ratio (8:10 K:BB in early rehab appearances)
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