Cubs Acquire RHP Nate Pearson from Blue Jays

Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press via API’m at my son’s game, so the media release will have to do the heavy lifting here. In a nutshell, the 27-year-old Nate Pearson is under club control through 2026. The prospects the Cubs traded, shortstop Josh Rivera and outfielder Yohendrick Piñango, were essentially organizational depth.

The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson from the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Josh Rivera and outfielder Yohendrick Piñango. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Jesús Tinoco has been designated for assignment.

Pearson, 27, has gone 0-1 with two saves, a 5.63 ERA (25 ER/40.0 IP) and 51 strikeouts in 41 games, all in relief,…