The Brewers traded Collins to the Royals on Saturday alongside Nick Mears in exchange for Angel Zerpa, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins entered the 2025 season as a relatively unknown player but quickly proved himself as a productive bat, slashing .263/.368/.411 with 54 RBI, 56 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 441 regular-season plate appearances. His performance allowed him to take fourth place in NL Rookie of the Year voting. With Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) expected to return in 2026 and Akil Baddoo signing with the Brewers on Thursday, Milwaukee's outfield room was beginning to become crowded, so the team will now send Collins to Kansas City, where the 28-year-old outfielder should have a much easier path to regular playing time.

Collins is starting in left field and batting eighth in Monday's Game 1 of the NLCS versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Collins entered two games off the bench during the NLDS against the Cubs, but this will be his first start of the postseason. To make room for Collins in left field, Jackson Chourio is sliding over to right field and Sal Frelick is playing center field.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

After slashing .191/.345/.319 across 58 plate appearances in September, Collins will retreat to the bench to begin the Brewers' postseason run. His absence will allow Blake Perkins to start in center field and bat eighth.

Collins is not in the Brewers' starting lineup against the Reds on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Collins will be on the bench for a third consecutive game while Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio and Sal Frelick start in the outfield from left to right. Collins has failed to record a hit over his last six games and has slashed .167/.314/.286 with four runs, one homer and five RBI in 51 plate appearances since Sept. 1.

Collins is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Collins is slashing only .167/.314/.286 in September, and as a result, he's seeing uneven playing time. He's absent from the lineup Wednesday for the second straight game, and he has started only 12 of 21 contests this month. Jake Bauers is in left field and Jackson Chourio will handle center field for the Brewers in the series finale.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Collins remains in search of his first hit since Sept. 12, although he drew two walks and scored a run Monday. He'll retreat to the dugout Tuesday while Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick form Milwaukee's outfield trio.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Collins will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-13 in his last four games. Jake Bauers will cover for him in left field while Andrew Vaughn gets the nod at first base.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marks the second consecutive game that Collins will begin on the bench after logging just two hits over his last six contests. While he sits, Jackson Chourio, Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick will start across the outfield for Milwaukee.

Collins isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Collins will get a chance to regroup Tuesday after going just 2-for-14 across his last six games. Jackson Chourio will slide over to left field to cover for Collins, opening up center field for Blake Perkins.

Collins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

The switch-hitting Collins will bow out of the starting nine for the second time in the series, this time sitting against a right-hander (Merrill Kelly) after he had been held out of the lineup Monday versus lefty Jacob Latz. With Collins on the bench, Jackson Chourio will cover left field, which opens up center field for Blake Perkins.