HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 09: Nate Pearson #24 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 09, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
During his time with the media on Tuesday afternoon, General Manager Ross Atkins alluded to the idea that top pitching prospect Nate Pearson may return to the Blue Jays in a bullpen role, once he is reinstated from the injured list. It’s no secret that Pearson has struggled early on in his career, and has yet to live up to the top prospect label he was given by many talent evaluators.