Astros Trade Pearson for Minor League Pitcher | Houston Astros News

The Astros shipped struggling reliever Nate Pearson to the Royals for promising 22-year-old prospect Max Martin, a minor-league arm with a stellar 2.01 ERA. Pearson, who battled elbow issues and posted a 3.60 ERA in 16 outings for Houston, was DFA’d just days prior. Martin, a tall righty drafted in the 10th round of the 2025 draft, has dominated at High-A with a 1.40 ERA. The trade signals Houston’s ongoing pitching overhaul after a disappointing offseason haul, as they look to rebuild depth with younger talent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/417a6374e0c30cbe