Royals acquire reliever Nate Pearson from Astros

Kansas City sends minor league righty Max Martin to Houston.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 221 min read

What happened: The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed reliever Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros on Wednesday. In exchange, Kansas City sent minor league right-hander Max Martin to Houston.

Why it matters: The move adds a former top prospect to the Kansas City bullpen as the front office evaluates its pitching depth ahead of the trade deadline. Pearson provides an additional right-handed relief option for the remainder of the season.

By the numbers: Kansas City holds a 39-56 record this season and allows an average of 5.2 runs per game. The Royals have won their last two completed contests.

What to watch: The Royals trail the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in a game that is in progress. The Kansas City Royals lead the series 4-0.

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MLB.com 2026-07-22T19:17:50.145853+00:00

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