Pearson to Royals in Surprising Trade | Kansas City Royals News

Nate Pearson, the once-fabled Blue Jays prospect whose career has been derailed by command issues, is getting a fresh start with the Royals after being DFA’d by the Astros. At 29, he’s still got the raw stuff that made him a top pick, and Kansas City is betting a change of scenery can reignite his potential — all for the cost of a promising 22-year-old reliever, Max Martin, who’s been lighting up the minors. For Houston, it’s a smart move to shed a high-walk pitcher and add depth; for the Royals, it’s a gamble on a veteran with untapped upside — and a chance to turn their season around. 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/e6dd953ad48842c3