Nick Mears

Nick Mears and the Kansas City Royals agreed on a one-year deal that will pay the righthander $1.9 million for the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

Mears will make his Kansas City debut in 2026 after being acquired from the Brewers in a trade last month. Mears enjoyed his best season last year, appearing in 63 games and pitching to a 3.49 ERA with Milwaukee. He has seen action in parts of six seasons with Pittsburgh, Colorado, and Milwaukee and has a career ERA of 4.61. He is expected to hold down a middle relief role for the Royals in 2026.

Nick Mears has been traded to the Kansas City Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Mears joins Isaac Collins on the way to Kansas City in exchange for Angel Zerpa. He'll look to provide depth in the bullpen behind Carlos Estevez.

The Milwaukee Brewers activated Nick Mears from the injured list on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

After throwing two bullpen sessions without issue since being placed on the injured list, Mears was activated once he was eligible. He made a one-inning appearance out of the bullpen on Wednesday, giving up one earned run. In a corresponding move, Jose Quintana (calf) was placed on the injured list.

Nick Mears could be activated from the injured list on Wednesday, the first day he's eligible to return.

Fantasy Impact

Mears landed on the 10-day injured list on September 5 due to low back tightness, with the move retroactive to September 2. He has thrown two bullpen sessions without issue, and all signs point to him returning on Wednesday.

Nick Mears resumed playing catch on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Mears landed on the injured list last week. He is targeting a return in the middle of September later this month.