Nick Mears - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers another setback Mears (shoulder/lat) suffered another setback and will undergo further testing this week, per MLB.com.

Impact Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement, with his recovery previously delayed by a right lat strain revealed in a July 10 scan. The 29-year-old had progressed to mound work but has now suffered another apparent setback. Additional testing should provide further clarity on the right-hander's outlook, though the recurring setbacks are certainly concerning. Prior to hitting the shelf, Mears posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in rehab Mears (shoulder) is scheduled to throw another bullpen Monday or Tuesday as he continues his mound progression, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been shelved since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and has dealt with multiple setbacks in his recovery, but the 29-year-old is now steadily progressing and could be nearing a rehab assignment if no hiccups emerge during or after his next bullpen. Before hitting the injured list, the right-hander posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Approaching mound work Mears is scheduled to begin a mound progression next week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and has dealt with multiple setbacks in his recovery, but after resuming a throwing program July 29, the right-hander is nearing a return to mound work. The 29-year-old will almost certainly need a rehab assignment before being activated, but if no new setbacks arise during his progression, a return before the end of August is possible. On the year, Mears owns a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starts throwing again Mears (shoulder/lat) began throwing from 60 feet Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and has dealt with multiple setbacks in his recovery, including a July 10 scan that revealed a right lat strain. Resuming throwing is a positive step, though the right-hander still has many boxes to check before a return from the injured list becomes a realistic possibility. Prior to hitting the shelf, Mears posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Royals Acquire Right-Hander as Nick Mears Lands on 60-Day Injured List The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Easton McGee from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday as Nick Mears shifted to the 60-day...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The Royals transferred Mears (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf since late May due to a shoulder impingement and experienced soreness after throwing live batting practice last week, per MLB.com. It's the second time Mears' throwing program has been paused in the past month due to the lingering soreness, and he's now awaiting the results of an MRI. He's not likely to be ready to be reinstated when first eligible in late July.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back to throwing bullpens Mears (shoulder) threw a bullpen Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears has been on the injured list since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement, with his progression halted June 16 after a bullpen session reignited the same soreness and pinching feeling that initially landed him on the shelf. The right-hander is now getting back on track in rehab and came out of Saturday's session feeling good, according to Royals manager Matt Quatraro. Provided no further setbacks ensue, Mears is likely to embark on a rehab assignment in the near future before returning to the big-league club. On the year, he owns a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Playing catch again Mears (shoulder) received an injection and began playing catch again Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears threw a bullpen June 16 and was on the right track in his recovery from a right shoulder impingement, but the 29-year-old came out of the session dealing with the same soreness and pinching feeling that landed him on the shelf in the first place. After receiving an injection in his shoulder, the right-hander is back to throwing and will look to build up in rehab without any further setbacks. Before being placed on the injured list May 29, Mears posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with setback Mears (shoulder) was tracking toward a rehab assignment but experienced soreness after his bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears appeared to be progressing well in rehab from a right shoulder impingement, but he came out of Tuesday's bullpen session with the same soreness and pinching feeling that landed him on the injured list. The right-hander underwent further evaluation Thursday, and while an updated outlook remains undisclosed, the setback has almost certainly pushed back his timeline for both a rehab assignment and return to the big leagues. Before hitting the shelf May 29, Mears posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Mears (shoulder) threw a bullpen Tuesday and could go on a rehab assignment soon, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears was placed on the injured list May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and appears to be progressing nicely in his rehab. With a rehab assignment on the horizon, the right-hander should be back in the big-league bullpen fairly soon, assuming no setbacks. Before being shelved, Mears posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

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JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Progressing in rehab Mears (shoulder) began a throwing progression this week and could progress to a bullpen by the end of the week, MLB.com reports.

Impact Mears was placed on the injured list May 29 with a right shoulder impingement, and this marks the first notable update on his status since then. The right-hander appears to be trending in a positive direction, and if his progression remains on track, he likely won't require much more of an extended stay on the injured list. Prior to being sidelined, Mears pitched to a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Latest Injury Update Creates Another Challenge for Struggling Bullpen The Kansas City Royals bullpen took another hit Friday as the club placed right-hander Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Placed on injured list The Royals placed Mears on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Mears was tagged for three runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout across two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Yankees and will now miss at least the next couple weeks. On the season, he owns a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Friday Mears (2-3) was tagged with the loss in relief Friday against the Mariners after allowing two runs on one hit and one walk over one inning.

Impact Mears has been struggling of late and has given up runs in three of his last four outings, posting an alarming 9.64 ERA and 1.93 WHIP over 4.2 innings in that stretch. While a four-game sample isn't big enough to draw significant concerns, Mears is clearly trending in the wrong direction after he gave up just three earned runs in his first 16 outings (14.0 innings) this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mitch Garver's 2-run homer sends Mariners to 2-0 win over punchless Royals

Mitch Garver hit a two-run homer, Logan Gilbert threw 5 2/3 sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0

MAY 23 • Associated Press

White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well

The Chicago White Sox said in a statement that the fan who tumbled roughly 10 feet into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field during Wednesday night’s 6-5 win over Kansas City seemed...

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Fan falls into visiting bullpen during Royals-White Sox game

A fan fell into the visiting bullpen at Rate Field in Chicago, causing a delay during Wednesday night's Royals-White Sox game

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Workman lives up to middle name with 1st career tater as Tigers top Royals 6-3 to stop 5-game skid

Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Isbel gets first walk-off hit, makes pair of great catches to lift Royals over Tigers 4-3

Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping t...

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Massey's go-ahead 2-run homer lifts Royals past Guardians 5-3 for their fifth straight win

Michael Massey hit a two-run homer and Isaac Collins also went deep as the Kansas City Royals ran their win streak to five with a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Brewers reliever Angel Zerpa to have season-ending elbow surgery

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa will undergo season-ending UCL reconstruction surgery on his left elbow next Monday

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Picks up second win Mears (2-1) earned the win in Tuesday's 4-1 extra-inning win over the Athletics. He allowed no hits or walks while striking out two over a perfect inning.

Impact Mears worked a scoreless ninth inning and ultimately picked up his second win of the season, aided by a Bobby Witt three-run homer in the 10th inning. The right-handed reliever has put together a strong start to 2026, logging four straight scoreless appearances and recording scoreless outings in 10 of 12 appearances. Overall, he owns a 2.45 ERA and 1.09 WHIP across 11 innings and continues to make a strong case for high-leverage opportunities out of the Royals' bullpen.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. hits 3-run homer in 10th to lift Royals over Athletics 4-1 for 4th straight win

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 for their fourth straight victory

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Collins' 2 RBIs, Cameron's 6 strikeouts help the Royals to a 6-3 win over Angels

Isaac Collins had two hits and two RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a five-run outburst in the fourth inning to beat the Los Angeles Angels, 5-3 on Friday night

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

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