
Nick Mears Injury: Undergoing tests on back
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that Mears injured his back while warming up prior to Friday's 5-1 loss to the Marlins and is set to receive further imaging, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.
The back injury may explain why Mears struggled in his appearance Friday, as he gave up three runs (two earned) on one hit and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. Though he was able to take the mound after hurting his back, the Brewers are concerned enough about the issue to send him in for testing. Mears has been one of the team's top setup men this season, notching 13 holds while posting a 2.95 ERA with a 34:7 K:BB over 39 innings spanning 44 appearances.