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Out · expected back around Apr 1
Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and dealt with multiple setbacks during his rehab, including a right lat strain revealed in mid-July. After progressing to mound work, the right-hander experienced renewed discomfort last week, with subsequent testing revealing thoracic outlet syndrome. Mears will finish his injury-marred first season with the Royals having posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.
2026 season
- GP
- 21
- W-L
- 2-3
- ERA
- 5.12
- WHIP
- 1.50
- K
- 15
- IP
- 19.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | vs NYY | L 0-7 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| May 22 | vs SEA | L 0-2 | L | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| May 19 | vs BOS | L 1-7 | - | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 15 | @STL | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| May 10 | vs DET | L 3-6 | L | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| May 8 | vs DET | W 4-3 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 7 | vs CLE | L 5-8 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 5 | vs CLE | W 5-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 1 | @SEA | W 7-6 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 28 | @ATH | W 4-1 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 26 | vs LAA | W 11-9 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 24 | vs LAA | W 6-3 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 21 | vs BAL | W 6-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 16 | @DET | L 9-10 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14 | @DET | L 1-2 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | vs CWS | L 5-6 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 7 | @CLE | L 1-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 5 | vs MIL | L 5-8 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 4 | vs MIL | W 8-2 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 1 | vs MIN | W 13-9 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 30 | vs MIN | W 3-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| Sep 26 | vs CIN | L 1-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 24 | @SD | W 3-1 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 22 | @SD | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 17 | vs LAA | W 9-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1 | vs PHI | L 8-10 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 30 | @TOR | W 4-1 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 27 | vs AZ | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 25 | vs AZ | W 7-5 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 24 | vs SF | L 3-4 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 21 | @CHC | W 4-1 | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 20 | @CHC | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 16 | @CIN | W 6-5 | S | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 15 | @CIN | W 10-8 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 13 | vs PIT | W 12-5 | - | 1.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 10 | vs NYM | W 7-6 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 5 | @ATL | W 7-2 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2 | @WSH | W 8-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 28 | vs CHC | W 8-4 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 25 | vs MIA | L 1-5 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul 22 | @SEA | L 0-1 | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 20 | @LAD | W 6-5 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 19 | @LAD | W 8-7 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 12 | vs WSH | W 6-5 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9 | vs LAD | W 3-2 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 5 | @MIA | L 2-4 | L | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 3 | @NYM | L 2-3 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 2 | @NYM | W 7-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 29 | vs COL | L 3-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27 | vs COL | W 10-6 | - | 1.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 23 | vs PIT | L 4-5 | L | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22 | @MIN | W 9-8 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 20 | @MIN | W 17-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 17 | @CHC | L 3-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 15 | vs STL | W 3-2 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 12 | vs STL | W 6-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 11 | vs ATL | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 7 | vs SD | W 4-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jun 4 | @CIN | W 9-1 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 1 | @PHI | W 5-2 | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 28 | vs BOS | W 6-5 | - | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 25 | @PIT | W 6-5 | - | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| May 23 | @PIT | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 21 | vs BAL | L 4-8 | - | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| May 19 | vs BAL | W 5-4 | - | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| May 18 | vs MIN | W 5-2 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 14 | @CLE | W 9-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 13 | @CLE | L 0-2 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 10 | @TB | L 2-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 9 | @TB | L 3-4 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 6 | vs HOU | W 4-3 | - | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| May 5 | vs HOU | W 5-1 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 3 | vs CHC | L 2-6 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30 | @CWS | W 6-4 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27 | @STL | W 7-1 | - | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 24 | @SF | L 5-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23 | @SF | L 2-4 | - | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 21 | @SF | L 2-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 18 | vs ATH | W 5-3 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 15 | vs DET | W 5-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 13 | @AZ | L 2-5 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 12 | @AZ | L 4-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 9 | @COL | W 17-2 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 8 | @COL | W 7-1 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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| Sep 28 | vs NYM | W 6-0 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 26 | @PIT | W 5-2 | - | 0.2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 22 | @STL | L 0-3 | L | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 20 | @STL | W 3-2 | - | 0.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 16 | vs CLE | W 5-3 | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 14 | vs LAD | W 5-4 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 13 | vs LAD | L 2-7 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 11 | vs CIN | L 3-4 | - | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 9 | vs CIN | W 8-3 | - | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 7 | @ATL | W 8-5 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 3 | @WSH | L 4-6 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 31 | vs ATL | L 2-6 | - | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 29 | vs ATL | W 8-3 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 22 | vs BOS | W 9-8 | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 20 | vs SF | W 4-3 | - | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul 14 | @NYM | W 8-5 | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Latest news
Mears (shoulder) was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome Saturday and will undergo season-ending surgery, MLB.com reports.
Mears has been sidelined since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and dealt with multiple setbacks during his rehab, including a right lat strain revealed in mid-July. After progressing to mound work, the right-hander experienced renewed discomfort last week, with subsequent testing revealing thoracic outlet syndrome. Mears will finish his injury-marred first season with the Royals having posted a 5.12 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB across 19.1 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 26
Mears (shoulder/lat) suffered another setback and will undergo further testing this week, per MLB.com.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 19
Mears (shoulder) is scheduled to throw another bullpen early this week as he continues his mound progression, MLB.com reports.
Mears has been shelved since May 29 due to a right shoulder impingement and has dealt with multiple setbacks, but the 29-year-old could finally be nearing a rehab assignment. 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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 16
Mears (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a mound progression next week, MLB.com reports.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 5
Mears (shoulder/lat) began throwing from 60 feet Monday, MLB.com reports.
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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 29
The Royals transferred Mears (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.
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. Mears has now had his throwing program paused twice in the past month due to 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.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 14