Pearson would almost certainly be part of a proposed taxi squad for the Blue Jays if the minor-league season is canceled, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.
The Toronto front office has made it clear the organization's top pitching prospect won't be rushed into major-league action, but if there's no minor-league season, Pearson's only route to competitive innings in 2020 will be with the Jays. Even if the 23-year-old does begin the season as part of a taxi squad, he may be limited to simulated games under the supervision of the coaching staff until he's deemed ready to take the next step. Given Pearson's dominant performance this spring against big-league hitters, he could push his way into the rotation picture quickly, but expect the Jays to be cautious with him.