Three days before the trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs made their first move.
The Cubs on Saturday acquired right-hander Nate Pearson from the Toronto Blue Jays, a source confirmed to the Tribune. It is not yet known whom the Cubs gave up in the trade.
The move aligns with the type of deals president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer indicated this week that the Cubs would pursue in the lead-up to Tuesday’s trade deadline: players who can help the team next year and beyond.
Pearson, 27, won’t be a free agent until after the 2026 season.
A 2017 first-round pick of the Blue Jays, Pearson has struggled the last two years, particularly this season. Pitching in relief, Pearson owns a 5.23 ERA in 82 2/3 innings over 76 appearances between 2023-24. He is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 41 outings in 2024.
