Nick Mears (illness) doubtful for Opening Day

by Bruno Mulé | Brewers Correspondent | Sat, Mar 15th 3:00pm EDT

Nick Mears (illness) might miss the regular season’s start, per team updates, returning to Brewers camp Thursday after an illness sidelined him and cost nearly 10 pounds. (Curt Hogg)

Nick Mears isn’t a sure thing to be fully ready by opening day, sounds like. The righty reliever said he lost nearly 10 pounds from his illness last week. It’ll be a tight squeeze to get him the work he needs, including a back to back, by the end of spring.
— Curt Hogg (@CyrtHogg) March 15, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Mears, back Thursday after dropping nearly 10 pounds to illness, made three Cactus League outings but faces a tight timeline to prep for Milwaukee’s Opening Day bullpen. His delay could open early chances for others. Fantasy managers should monitor his buildup, as he could still contribute to the Brewers’ relief corps once fully recovered.

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