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Brewers Acquire LHP Ángel Zerpa From Royals for Isaac Collins, Nick Mears

Milwaukee will evaluate Zerpa as a starter in spring training.

Jul 30, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Angel Zerpa (61) pitches during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Aug 5, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Isaac Collins (6) runs to third on a triple against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The teams finalized the three-player trade, with Brewers president Matt Arnold confirming Zerpa’s arrival from Kansas City.
  • Zerpa, 26, logged a 4.18 ERA over 69 outings in 2025, featuring a 96.6 mph sinker and a ground-ball rate that ranked in Statcast’s 99th percentile.
  • He is arbitration-eligible, controllable through 2028, and retains one Minor League option as Milwaukee assesses bullpen and rotation roles.
  • Royals GM J.J. Picollo said the move targets on-base ability and outfield depth with Collins, while adding bullpen innings with right-hander Nick Mears.
  • Collins finished fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting after a .263/.368/.411 season and remains under club control through 2031; Mears posted a 3.49 ERA in 2025 with a chase rate in MLB’s 93rd percentile.