Rockies' Nick Mears: Optioned to Triple-A

Mears was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque by the Rockies on Tuesday.

Mears was claimed off waivers by the Rockies from the Rangers in January. The right-hander turned in a 1.27 ERA in seven innings during Cactus League play with 11 strikeouts, but he also walked six while allowing four hits in those contests. Mears will likely be an up-and-down option for the Colorado bullpen through the 2023 season.