Royals Acquire Nate Pearson From Astros For Max Martin

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Royals Acquire Nate Pearson From Astros For Max Martin

Kansas City acquired Pearson after Houston designated the former top prospect for assignment, sending Martin to the Astros and designating Kameron Misner for roster space. Pearson, 29, owns a 4.99 career ERA and is controllable through 2027. Houston clears $479,000 from payroll, while Martin brings a 2.01 ERA and 57% ground-ball rate in High-A/Low-A.

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Garrett Crochet Vows To Meet Playoff Deadline

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Peter Strzelecki Opts Out Of Brewers Deal To Enter Free Agency

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Peter Strzelecki Opts Out Of Brewers Deal To Enter Free Agency

Strzelecki has opted out of his minors' deal with the Brewers and is now a free agent, per Jon Heyman. The right-hander owns a 4.81 ERA with 29 strikeouts against five walks in Triple-A this season. He signed with Milwaukee in June after opting out of a Yankees deal and holds a 3.44 career major league ERA over 84 innings.

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Peralta is being actively discussed in trades ahead of the August 3 deadline, per Jon Heyman. The Mets reliever has drawn interest from the Padres, Cubs, Blue Jays and Rays, according to The Athletic. At $8m, Peralta is an affordable rental option for contenders looking to bolster their bullpen. He hit 2.94 ERA, 41 K, 1.12 WHIP in 42 appearances.

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Yankees Recall Spencer Jones For Pirates Doubleheader

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Yankees Recall Spencer Jones For Pirates Doubleheader

Jones was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as the Yankees’ 27th man for Wednesday’s doubleheader against Pittsburgh. He returns for his third big-league stint this season after hitting .233/.317/.370 with two homers, one steal, seven RBI and six runs in 30 games. The lefty bat could start against right-handers Mitch Keller or Bubba Chandler.

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