Brewers reliever Nick Mears (illness) began a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville. Mears opened the season on the injured list after battling an illness in spring training that caused weight loss.

Fantasy Impact

Mears is nearing activation from the IL after recovering from a spring illness. He could rejoin the Brewers' bullpen around his April 8 eligibility date, likely slotting into a middle-relief role with limited fantasy value outside of deep holds leagues.

The Brewers placed RHP Nick Mears on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Mears will be sidelined to open the season as he works his way back from an illness. He should join the Brewers bullpen at some point in April.

Nick Mears (illness) will pitch in a Double-A Biloxi minor-league game Monday, per team updates, wrapping up his spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Mears’ last Cactus League outing was March 5, but Monday’s minor-league appearance after a stomach bug that cost him nearly 10 pounds suggests no long IL stint for the Brewers’ reliever. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his arm for a 2025 call-up to Milwaukee’s bullpen if he regains strength soon after missing the Opening Day cut.

Nick Mears will begin the season on IL as he recovers from an illness.

Fantasy Impact

Mears returned to the mound on Monday for the first time since being sidelined due to an illness and losing nearly 10 pounds. While his metrics were all good, he needs a series of bullpens and sim games before re-joining the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.

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.