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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-handed relief pitcher Ángel Zerpa from the Kansas City Royals.

Zerpa is a hard-throwing ground ball specialist who had a 4.18 ERA in 69 appearances last season.

Collins was fourth in NL rookie of the year voting last year, while Mears made 63 relief appearances.

The Milwaukee Brewers didn't make any moves at the winter meetings in Orlando this week, but they sure came away prepared to deal.

Two days after inking their first free-agent (Akil Baddoo) to a major-league contract , the Brewers dealt from their recently-replenished outfield depth for a relief pitcher who fits the team's mold.

The Brewers on Dec. 13 traded outfielder Isaac Collins and right-hander Nick Mears to the Kansas City Royals for hard-throwing ground

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