Nick Mears
MLB Injury Report

Nick Mears Injury Status

Kansas City Royals • RP
Latest Injury Status
60-day IL
IL60

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.

Injury Details

Body Part
Shoulder
Location
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Side
Right
Expected Return
Apr 1, 2027

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Nick Mears Injury History

August 30, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Pinched Nerve
Mears (shoulder) was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome Saturday and will undergo season-ending surgery, MLB.com reports.
August 26, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Pinched Nerve
Mears (shoulder/lat) suffered another setback and will undergo further testing this week, per MLB.com.
August 19, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Pinched Nerve
Mears (shoulder) is scheduled to throw another bullpen early this week as he continues his mound progression, MLB.com reports.

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