Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals
The Houston Astros have traded right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for prospect Max Martin.
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The brief
The Houston Astros shipped Nate Pearson to the Kansas City Royals following a designated for assignment (DFA) move. In return, Houston acquired prospect Max Martin.
Coverage from MLB.com and Yahoo Sports emphasizes Pearson's status as a former first-round pick. The transaction is further documented by CBS Sports, Royals Review, and MLB Trade Rumors.
Future developments center on Pearson's integration into the Royals' rotation and Martin's arrival in Houston.
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Quick answers
Who did the Astros receive in the trade?
The Astros acquired prospect Max Martin.
What was Nate Pearson's status before the trade?
Pearson had been designated for assignment (DFA) by the Astros.
What is Nate Pearson's drafting history?
According to MLB.com, Pearson is a former first-round pick.
Coverage (5)
- Houston Astros ship Nate Pearson to Kansas City after DFA, landing prospect Max Martin Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Astros' Max Martin: Shipped to Houston CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Royals acquire pitcher Nate Pearson from the Astros Royals Review · 3h ago
- Royals acquire RHP Pearson, a former first-round pick, from Houston MLB.com · 3h ago
- Astros Trade Nate Pearson To Royals MLB Trade Rumors · 3h ago broke it first
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