Sat Dec 13 23:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the trade:
Royals Trade Zerpa to Brewers for Collins and Mears
Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Isaac Collins and right-handed pitcher Nick Mears, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday.
Zerpa, who posted a 4.18 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 64.2 innings with 14 holds in the 2025 season, will head to Milwaukee looking to solidify their bullpen. While the Brewers already boast a strong late-inning crew featuring Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, and Jared Koenig, Zerpa is expected to contribute in middle relief. Collins and Mears look to revitalize their careers in Kansas City.
The move aims to retool a Royals team, while the Brewers are stocking up on experienced arms for the stretch.
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