Nick Mears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the MLB teams most frequently brought up in trade speculation and rumors this offseason. As has been the case for multiple years now, offseason trade rumors involve the Brewers trading away one of their high-profile players as their time under club control comes close to an end.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 16

Brewers President Explains Logic Behind Puzzling Royals Trade In Just 3 Words

The Milwaukee Brewers are who they are because they win transactions on the margins. When much of the Major League Baseball community questioned the Brewers for trading Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, it's highly doubtful the Milwaukee front office took the criticism to heart.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / December 14

What to expect from the newest Brewer, Ángel Zerpa

The Milwaukee Brewers bolstered their pitching staff on Saturday afternoon, acquiring left-handed pitcher Ángel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.

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MLB News / ESPN / December 14

Royals trade Zerpa to Brewers for Collins, Mears

The Royals traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Brewers for versatile outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / December 14

The Brewers Can Unlock Ángel Zerpa's Upside by Making Him More Deceptive

Every team must look ahead at all times to remain competitive. Not getting stuck in the past—or, in certain situations, the present—is especially crucial for the Brewers, who aim to compete every year in baseball’s smallest market.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / December 13

Milwaukee Brewers trade Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to Kansas City Royals

At the beginning of the offseason, many expected the Milwaukee Brewers to be active in trade talks. However, many of these beliefs rested on the speculation that the team would be looking to trade two-time All-Star starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, who is entering the final year of his contract.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10

Brewers' Nick Mears garnering trade interest

The Brewers are getting calls about right-handed reliever Nick Mears as teams around the league look for under-the-radar bullpen help, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

MLB News / ESPN / October 13

Brewers, Dodgers change up bullpens for NLCS

Brewers have added Nick Mears; Dodgers have included Ben Casparius in a move to change up bullpen rosters for the NLCS.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 13

Brewers make roster swap for NLCS vs. Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their roster for the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it includes one key change from the previous round.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Brewers place lefty starter on 15-day IL with calf strain

He started Sunday’s game against the Cardinals. He was pulled after throwing 67 pitches over four innings, having allowed three earned runs.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 17

Brewers To Get Significant Boost From 6-Year MLB Veteran

As the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season has started to wind down, the only big concern for the Milwaukee Brewers right now is the bullpen. Injuries have impacted this team left and right.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Brewers place right-hander on injured list

Prior to Friday's 5-2 win over the Pirates, the Brewers placed right-hander Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 5

Brewers Lose 6-Year MLB Veteran To Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced yet another injury on Friday. Milwaukee has dealt with injuries left and right over the last few weeks and the team announced on Friday that the club is placing veteran reliever Nick Mears on the 15-day Injured List with back tightness and retroactive to September 2nd.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / September 5

Brewers place reliever Nick Mears (back) on IL

The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed reliever Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The move is due to back tightness and is retroactive to Sept.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / August 8

Shelby Miller's Arrival Should Enable Pat Murphy to Use Nick Mears and Jared Koenig More Strategically

Shelby Miller looked game-ready in what will likely be his lone rehab appearance on Tuesday night in Nashville. The Brewers’ trade deadline acquisition struck out the side in order on 17 pitches, averaging 95.5 mph with his fastball and inducing four swings and misses.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 25

Brewers’ Nick Mears suffered injury warming up before disastrous outing vs. Marlins

The Milwaukee Brewers’ 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday resulted from a disastrous seventh inning, and now, a postgame revelation has shed light on the source of the collapse.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / April 17

Mechanical Changes Have Nick Mears Trending in the Right Direction in Brewers' Bullpen

After a rocky beginning to his Brewers tenure last season, Nick Mears has started his 2025 campaign strong. In five appearances, he’s thrown 4 ⅔ perfect innings with a 42.9% strikeout rate.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 18

Brewers 28-Year-Old Expected To Begin Season On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers have been dealing with injuries and illnesses throughout Spring Training to this point. It seems like another injury or illness pops up each day and MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reported on Tuesday that veteran reliever Nick Mears will end up beginning the season on the Injured List as he was dealing with an illness himself.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 11

Limiting the Long Ball is the Key to a Nick Mears Breakout

The Brewers could trade former closer Devin Williams in December because they possess an embarrassment of riches in the bullpen. Even with each reliever ascending one notch on the totem pole, the group should remain one of baseball’s best in the coming season.