Angel Zerpa - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Could work as starter Brewers GM Matt Arnold said Sunday that the organization is open to utilizing Zerpa as a starting pitcher, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was acquired from the Royals in exchange for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears, and the Brewers apparently view Zerpa as more than a relief option. The 26-year-old came up through the minors as a starter but operated as a reliever the past two years for the Royals, making all but two of his 129 regular-season appearances out of the bullpen. Even if he sticks as a starter and is fully stretched out to begin the season, Zerpa could have a short leash given his limited workload as a reliever.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Royals trade reliever Angel Zerpa to Brewers for outfielder Isaac Collins and pitcher Nick Mears

The Kansas City Royals have traded left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa to the Milwaukee Brewers

DECEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reports: Brewers acquire lefty reliever Angel Zerpa from Royals Deadspin | Reports: Brewers acquire lefty reliever Angel Zerpa from Royals

DECEMBER 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals add Collins, Mears in trade with Brewers, part with Zerpa (sources) KANSAS CITY -- Continuing their flurry of activity after the Winter Meetings, the Royals swung a trade Saturday night, acquiring outfielder...

DECEMBER 14 • MLB.COM

Brewers-Royals Trade Explained: Why Ángel Zerpa Was Ideal Fit The Milwaukee Brewers are on the board. Milwaukee dipped its toes in the trade market on Saturday night and reportedly agreed to send Isaac...

DECEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Brewers add bullpen depth by acquiring Zerpa from Royals (source) MILWAUKEE -- Having few glaring holes on a roster that was coming off a franchise record for wins put the Brewers in position to make moves...

DECEMBER 13 • MLB.COM

Shipped to Milwaukee The Royals traded Zerpa to the Brewers on Saturday in exchange for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zerpa finished the 2025 season with a 4.18 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 64.2 innings while also recording 14 holds. The Brewers aren't hurting for high-leverage arms with Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe and Jared Koenig already making up the back end of their bullpen, so Zerpa will likely be limited to middle-relief duty with his new club.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Michael Wacha pitched six scoreless innings to earn his 10th win of the season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-2

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Langeliers hits walk-off double, Wilson has 3 RBIs as Athletics beat Royals 4-3

Shea Langeliers hit a walk-off RBI double in the ninth inning, Jacob Wilson drove in three runs and the Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Schwarber hits 51st homer to lift Phillies over Royals

Kyle Schwarber hit his 51st home run, Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies won their sixth straight game with an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sa...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr.'s 2-run homer in eighth lifts Royals over Tigers 3-1

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

Salvador Perez hit a leadoff homer and a two-run double in Kansas City’s eight-run fifth inning as the Royals pummeled the Chicago White Sox 12-1

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

McKinstry homers among 3 hits as Tigers rally to beat Royals 7-5

Zach McKinstry had three hits, including a homer, and scored twice as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win against the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Earns fifth win Zerpa (5-1) earned the win in Thursday's 6-4 victory over the Rangers. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out one over 1.2 perfect innings.

Impact The left-hander entered in relief of Michael Lorenzen with the bases loaded and one out in a tie game in the fifth inning Thursday, inducing Cody Freeman to roll into an inning-ending double play before tossing a perfect sixth frame to secure the win. Zerpa has been on a roll, stringing together seven straight scoreless outings and posting a 2.43 ERA over 29.2 innings across his past 30 appearances.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vinnie Pasquantino's homer in 4th straight game helps lift Royals over Rangers 6-4

Vinnie Pasquantino homers for the fourth straight game, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Pasquantino and Witt back Lugo's stellar start, powering Royals to 5-2 win over Rangers

Vinnie Pasquantino homered in the first inning and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Crochet, Story lead Red Sox to 7th straight win over Royals

Garrett Crochet leads the Boston Red Sox to their seventh straight win, defeating the Kansas City Royals 6-2

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

The Kansas City Royals have made history by using nine relievers to achieve a 1-0 shutout against the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single in the 10th inning, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 1-0 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Royals and Braves play to determine series winner

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Opening Wednesday's contest Zerpa will serve as the Royals' opening pitcher for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zerpa owns a 3.77 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 43 innings and has pitched primarily in middle relief this season, but the Royals will have him start his second game of the campaign after he previously served as an opener July 12 versus the Mets. The 25-year-old southpaw likely won't cover more than an inning or two before exiting the contest.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Wednesday Zerpa will open Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Zerpa owns a 3.77 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 43 innings and has pitched primarily in middle relief this year, but the Royals will send him to the mound for the first inning of Wednesday's series finale. The 25-year-old southpaw likely won't last more than an inning or two during his second start of the season before handing the game over to Kansas City's bullpen.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday’s start due to an illness.Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lore...

JULY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Starting Saturday's contest Zerpa will start Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Zerpa will take the mound in the first inning on short notice, as original starter Michael Lorenzen was scratched due to an illness. Zerpa owns a 3.89 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 39.1 innings this season, though he likely won't remain in the game for more than an inning or two before turning the game over to Kansas City's bullpen.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Rodriguez delivers a go-ahead RBI single to lift the Mariners past Royals 3-2

Julio Rodriguez hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and Randy Arozarena drove in two runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night

JULY 3 • Associated Press

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Royals trade reliever Angel Zerpa to Brewers for outfielder Isaac Collins and pitcher Nick Mears

Wacha throws 6 shutout innings for his 10th win as Royals top Athletics 4-2

Langeliers hits walk-off double, Wilson has 3 RBIs as Athletics beat Royals 4-3

Schwarber hits 51st homer to lift Phillies over Royals

Bobby Witt Jr.'s 2-run homer in eighth lifts Royals over Tigers 3-1

Perez leads Royals to 12-1 rout of White Sox and moves into 3rd place on franchise RBI list

McKinstry homers among 3 hits as Tigers rally to beat Royals 7-5

Vinnie Pasquantino's homer in 4th straight game helps lift Royals over Rangers 6-4

Pasquantino and Witt back Lugo's stellar start, powering Royals to 5-2 win over Rangers

Crochet, Story lead Red Sox to 7th straight win over Royals

Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory

Perez's single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout

Royals and Braves play to determine series winner

Julio Rodriguez delivers a go-ahead RBI single to lift the Mariners past Royals 3-2