NICK MEARS NEWS

Avoids arbitration with Milwaukee Mears and the Brewers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $963,000 contract Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears began the 2024 regular season with the Rockies but was traded to the Brewers in late July in exchange for Bradley Blalock and Yujanyer Herrera. Mears made 11 appearances out of the bullpen for Milwaukee before going on the 15-day injured list in late august due to right forearm inflammation. He returned for the end of the regular season and appeared in Game 1 and 3 of the National League Wild-Card round against the Mets, during which he struck out three batters across 2.1 scoreless innings.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brewers activate reliever Nick Mears from injured list The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated right-hander Nick Mears from the 15-day injured list on Thursday.The 27-year-old reliever last pitched on A...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back from injured list The Brewers activated Mears (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Mears was sidelined for the past month with right forearm inflammation but has been cleared to return after throwing a successful simulated game earlier this week. He's collected a 6.75 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 10.2 innings for Milwaukee since being acquired at the trade deadline.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Wednesday Mears (forearm) could be activated from the 15-day injured list as soon as Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears threw a multi-inning simulated game Monday and came out of it with no issues. He's missed the last month of action with right forearm inflammation, but his activation appears imminent.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for sim game Mears (forearm) will throw a simulated game Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Mears has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 25 due to a right forearm strain. He's now poised to take the next step in his throwing program, and barring any setbacks, he could return to the Brewers' rotation for the final week of the regular season. Over his 11 outings with the Brewers this season, Mears has a 6.75 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 10.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen session Mears (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic reports.

Impact As long as he gets through the session without any hiccups, he could then be cleared for a brief rehab assignment later this week. Mears has been out since late August with right forearm inflammation but appears poised to make it back for the final week or so of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with forearm injury The Brewers placed Mears on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to Aug. 23, due to right forearm inflammation.

Impact Mears has surrendered eight earned runs in 11 outings since being acquired by the Brewers, and he'll now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks due to the forearm issue. Aaron Ashby will replace him in the bullpen for Milwaukee.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers acquire RHP Nick Mears from Rockies The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Nick Mears from the Colorado Rockies on Saturday in exchange for fellow right-handers Bradley Blalock and Yuj...

JULY 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rox acquire RHPs Blalock and Herrera for Mears The Rockies announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitchers Bradley Blalock and Yujanyer Herrera from the Brewers in exchange...

JULY 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Brewers acquire right-handed reliever Nick Mears from Rockies

The NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers added some depth to their injury-riddled bullpen Saturday by acquiring right-hander Nick Mears from the Colorado Rockies

JULY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crew lands reliever Mears from Rockies for pair of prospects MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers are beefing up their bullpen ahead of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline. The Brewers acquired right-hander Nick Me...

JULY 27, 2024 • MLB.COM

Dealt to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Mears from the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for Bradley Blalock and Yujanyer Herrera, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Battling several injuries in the bullpen, Mears figures to deliver immediate bullpen depth for the Brewers. The 27-year-old right-hander logged a 5.56 ERA in 45.1 innings with Colorado this season but has some encouraging underlying metrics, including a 3.00 xERA and a .366 BABIP. The Brewers have a knack for getting the most out of underperforming pitchers and it looks like they'll attempt to do the same with Mears.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Mears from the Rockies on Saturday in exchange for right-handers Bradley Blalock and Yujanyer Herrera, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Mears will provide depth to a Brewers bullpen that has recently lost two key relievers in Rob Zastryzny (elbow) and Bryan Hudson (oblique) to injuries. The 27-year-old right-hander logged a 5.56 ERA in 45.1 innings with Colorado this season but has some encouraging underlying metrics, including a 3.00 xERA. The Brewers have a knack for getting the most out of underperforming pitchers, and it looks like they'll attempt to do the same with Mears.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save versus Milwaukee Mears (1-4) was tagged with the loss and a blown save after he allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Mears didn't give up any hard contact as the two hits against him were infield singles, but he was unable to get through the frame on 39 pitches. It's the second blown save of the season for the right-hander, who remains without a save but has seven holds. Closer Tyler Kinley threw three innings over the past two days, which opened the door for Mears to get a save chance.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Mears allows double to J.D. Davis to end Rockies' no-hit bid vs. Giants

Colorado’s Nick Mears allowed a leadoff double to San Francisco’s J

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to big leagues Mears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has yielded two runs over seven innings at the major-league level this season and had been pitching well of late with Albuquerque. He's taking Tommy Doyle's spot on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Colorado activated Mears (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Impact Mears is recovered from the left oblique strain that sent him to the IL in late June, but the Rockies will keep him on the farm for the time being. He carries a rough 7.16 ERA in 16.1 innings of work this season at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Mears (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with the Rockies' Arizona Complex League affiliate Friday.

Impact Mears has been on the shelf since late June with a left oblique strain but is finally ready for games. Given the lengthy absence, he would figure to require a good number of rehab appearances and isn't necessarily a lock to be re-added to the Rockies' bullpen once ready.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet ready for mound work Mears (oblique) has been playing catch since late July but hasn't yet been cleared to throw off a mound, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been slow to bounce back from a left oblique strain, which forced him to the 15-day injured list June 28. Since he'll need to throw multiple bullpen sessions, face hitters in live batting practice and complete a rehab assignment prior to being activated, Mears doesn't look as though he'll be ready to rejoin the Rockies bullpen until late August at the soonest.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Colorado placed Mears on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain.

Impact Mears suffered the injury while making a relief appearance Tuesday night against the Dodgers and will be sidelined through the All-Star break. Gavin Hollowell is joining the Rockies' bullpen Wednesday in a corresponding move.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with oblique injury Mears left Tuesday's appearance against the Dodgers with a strained left oblique, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The left-hander threw a scoreless inning before leaving in favor of Matt Koch. For now Mears should be considered day-to-day, but the Rockies will likely have him undergo further testing to see if he needs to spend time on the 15-day injured list.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Mears was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Mears recovered from his oblique strain in early June but was sent to Triple-A after being activated from the injured list by the Rockies. He allowed two earned runs with eight strikeouts over six innings for Colorado before going down with the injury in mid-May.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to minors The Rockies reinstated Mears (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Impact Mears has been on the IL since May 15 with a left oblique strain. He's allowed two runs through six innings out of the bullpen, but he will return to Triple-A where he holds a 6.97 ERA and 2.08 WHIP on the year.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL Mears was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Rockies on Monday with a left oblique strain, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Mears had given up two runs over six relief innings after being recalled in late April. He'll be eligible for activation later this month.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Albuquerque Colorado recalled Mears from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday.

Impact Mears will take the place of Noah Davis on the 26-man roster after Davis was placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation. The right-hander will be a bullpen option while a member of the Colorado pitching staff.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE