For the last couple of years, the Cubs have acquired former Houston Astros relievers, notably Hector Neris and Ryan Pressly.

As you know, neither one of those worked out for the Cubs and both were unconditionally released by the team mid-season.

Now, the Astros are going to try the reverse signing move by acquiring a former Cubs reliever:

Nate Pearson was acquired by the Cubs from the Blue Jays July 27, 2024 for a pair of minor leaguers, Yohendrick Pinango and Josh Rivera, neither of whom has played in the major leagues yet.

Pearson pitched pretty well down the stretch in 2024 for the Cubs: 2.73 ERA, 0.987 WHIP in 19 games, and was part of the Cubs’ combined no-hitter with Shōta Imanaga and Porter Hodge.

But Pearson pitched poorly early this season and was sent to Triple-A Iowa in mid

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