Royals Acquire Right-Hander Nick Mears from Brewers in Trade

Right-handed pitcher Nick Mears has been acquired by the Kansas City Royals in a recent trade. Mears moves from the Milwaukee Brewers to Kansas City as part of a deal that sends left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to Milwaukee. The Royals also received versatile outfielder Isaac Collins in the transaction. This trade was officially announced on December 14, 2025, reshaping both teams' rosters and bolstering the Royals' pitching depth.