The Milwaukee Brewers clearly see something in Angel Zerpa. While the former Royals southpaw offers upside and flexibility, trading Nick Mears and Isaac Collins for a relief pitcher with a 4.18 ERA last year could be seen as a questionable overpay.

The Kansas City Royals are interested in trading for Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran despite their recent acquisitions.

The Royals were in the market for an outfield bat. There were multiple avenues at Picollo’s disposal to improve the club. And on Sunday, Picollo swung a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers to acquire two players. KC added outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears in exchange for left-handed reliever Angel Zerpa.

The Royals entered the offseason in pursuit of two outfielders — ideally adding one apiece via free agency and trade. They accomplished that last week, signing Lane Thomas to a $5.25MM deal and bringing in Isaac Collins in a trade with Milwaukee.

Milwaukee is trading left fielder Isaac Collins to the Royals, according to a Saturday afternoon report from Jeff Passan of ESPN. Pitcher Nick Mears will reportedly join Collins in heading to Kansas City, while pitcher Angel Zerpa will reportedly join the Brewers in return.

The Kansas City Royals and the Milwaukee Brewers have entered into a trade agreement, involving players Isaac Collins, Nick Mears and Ángel Zerpa.

The Kansas City Royals completed a deal to acquire outfielder Isaac Collins and reliever Nick Mears from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for lefty reliever Angel Zerpa, according to multiple reports.