Nate Pearson Recalled; Génesis Cabrera DFA'd

[Matthew Lenz]

The Chicago Cubs have recalled Nate Pearson from Triple-A Iowa. The right-handed reliever will likely cover low- to medium-leverage situations out of the Cubs' bullpen.

This is Pearson's second stint with the big-league club. After producing a 10.38 ERA in his first eight appearances, he was optioned to Iowa in mid-April.

In 24 1/3 innings for the Iowa Cubs, Pearson carried an impressive 2.22 ERA, 3.94 FIP, though with an extremely high walk rate. Control was something he has always struggled with and has been the reason he hasn't been able to reach his ceiling as an effective high-leverage reliever.

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[Jason Ross]

Checks out. Hasn't pitched since Wednesday so he'll have innings. Capable of being returned to Iowa when Shota is ready in a few days. 

[thawv]

19 hours ago, Jason Ross said:

Checks out. Hasn't pitched since Wednesday so he'll have innings. Capable of being returned to Iowa when Shota is ready in a few days. 

Exactly how I see it.  I'm thinking that tomorrow will be Browns last start, and he will take Pearson's spot in the pen.  I think he eventually ends up the 8th or 9th inning guy.  He can also be used as a multiple inning guy in high leverage situations.