History of Nate Pearson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 18, 2025

Nathan Alexander Pearson is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Houston Astros. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut in 2020 with the Toronto Blue Jays, later being traded to the Chicago Cubs. Pearson's career has involved playing for multiple MLB teams, showcasing his talent as a pitcher within the sport.

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August 20, 1996: Nathan Pearson's Birth

On August 20, 1996, Nathan Alexander Pearson was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

2017: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays

In 2017, Pearson was drafted 28th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays and signed on June 28 for a $2.45 million bonus. He was then assigned to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Blue Jays and later promoted to the Low–A Vancouver Canadians after one start.

2018: Injury and Time on Disabled List

In 2018, Pearson began the season with the High–A Dunedin Blue Jays but started on the disabled list due to an oblique injury. On May 7, he made his Florida State League debut but left the game after suffering a broken ulna in his right arm after being struck by a line drive in the second inning, remaining on the disabled list for the rest of the season.

2019: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2019, Pearson began the season with Dunedin and was later promoted to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats in early May. On May 7, he made his Double-A debut, striking out eight over five scoreless innings. Pearson was also named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game.

July 29, 2020: MLB Debut Against the Washington Nationals

On July 29, 2020, Pearson made his MLB debut against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals. He pitched five innings, allowing no runs on two hits and two walks, with five strikeouts. However, the Nationals won the game 4-0.

2020: MLB Debut with the Blue Jays

In 2020, Pearson made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Toronto Blue Jays.

May 3, 2021: Assigned to Triple-A Buffalo

On May 3, 2021, Pearson was assigned to Triple-A Buffalo.

2021: Appearances for Toronto

In 2021, Pearson made 12 appearances for Toronto, with a 1–1 record.

June 6, 2022: Placement on Injured List

On June 6, 2022, Pearson was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a lat strain diagnosed on June 24. He did not appear in the major leagues for Toronto in 2022.

2023: Recalled to Major Leagues

In 2023, Pearson was optioned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons and then recalled to the major leagues on April 24. He made 35 appearances for the Blue Jays, achieving a 5–2 record.

July 27, 2024: Trade to the Chicago Cubs

On July 27, 2024, the Blue Jays traded Pearson to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Josh Rivera and Yohendrick Piñango. Pearson also pitched in a combined no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 4.