Pearson progressing in rehab, seen as bullpen arm down the stretch – TSN
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (sports hernia) has begun a throwing program and will progress to bullpen sessions in a week or so, Jays’ general manager Ross Atkins said on Tuesday.
Per #BlueJays GM Ross Atkins, Nate Pearson (sports hernia) is throwing and will progress to bullpens in a week or so.
He’s now viewed as bullpen-only down the stretch and Atkins think he can make an impact in that role.
Still maybe SP long-term but it’s not trending that way.— Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) July 20, 2021
Atkins also said that Pearson is now viewed as a bullpen-only option down the stretch, a role in which the team believes he can make a big impact.
The 24-year-old right hander may still be viewed as a future starter, but he is currently trending towards a relief role, according to TSN’s Scott Mitchell.
Pearson has thrown just 2.1 innings this season, allowing three earned runs in his only appearance.