“We were in the market for an outfield bat, and you know, through our process we started having conversations with Milwaukee,” Picollo said. “And immediately, it centered around Zerpa, and we still felt like we need to take care of our bullpen. So there was some reluctance at first, but the more we thought about it, and once another name jumped into the situation like Mears, you know, we felt like it was something worth discussing.”
Collins brings positional versatility. He can play both second and third base in addition to the corner outfield spots. However, the Royals will use him primarily in left field to begin the 2026 campaign.