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John Means
Cleveland Guardians
Pitcher
2025 Projected Value: $0
2026 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	W	L	Sv	Hold	IP	H	BB	SO	ER	ERA	WHIP	Rate
2024	2	0	0	0	20.7	16	2	16	6	2.61	0.871	12.4
2023	1	2	0	0	23.7	12	4	10	7	2.66	0.676	11.5
2022	0	0	0	0	8.0	8	2	7	3	3.38	1.250	1.9
2021	6	9	0	0	146.7	125	26	134	59	3.62	1.030	46.4
2020	2	4	0	0	43.7	36	7	42	22	4.53	0.985	19.6
2019	12	11	0	0	155.0	138	38	121	62	3.60	1.135	50.3
2018	0	0	0	0	6.7	12	0	8	10	13.50	1.800	-10.2

Player News

Date	News
2/13/26	John Means signs minor league deal with Royals after Achilles injury. Former Orioles pitcher John Means signed a two-year, minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/13/john-means...
12/19/25	Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal. Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47351389/ruptu...
12/19/25	Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal. Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47351389/ruptu...
12/19/25	Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal. Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47351389/ruptu...
12/19/25	Former Orioles pitcher John Means ruptures Achilles tendon. John Means, the former Orioles All-Star who energized Baltimore fans during the rebuild, has suffered yet another major injury. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/former-ori...
12/18/25	Means: Tore Achilles ahead of free agent deal. Free agent John Means said Thursday that he was recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, the latest injury setback for the veteran left-hander. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47351389/ruptu...
8/18/25	Guardians predicted to call up John Means in September after seven years with Orioles. The Cleveland Guardians are predicted to call up John Means in September after seven years with the Baltimore Orioles. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/guardians-predict...
8/11/25	Guardians' John Means Takes Encouraging Step Toward MLB Return. The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff has been largely solid over the last few months. John Means took a massive step in his rehab process over the weekend, pitching 2.0 innings in a bridge game at the Cleveland Arizona Complex. Cleveland signed Means to a one-year contract with a team option for the 2026 season last February. Yes, it's nice to hear that Means didn't give up a run in his first appearance in a game in over a year. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/news/cleveland-gu...
8/10/25	Guardians LHP John Means goes 2 innings in rehab start. Cleveland Guardians left-hander John Means made a positive step toward his MLB return from Tommy John surgery, pitching two innings in a bridge game at the team's complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Saturday. It was the first game action for the 32-year-old, who signed with Cleveland this spring after undergoing surgery in June 2024. Means was expected to be evaluated by Cleveland's training and medical staff on Sunday, Vogt said, before the hurler can begin searching for a rehab assignment at the minor league level. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/guardians-lhp-john-...
8/08/25	Guardians could get All-Star boost amid playoff push. The Cleveland Guardians are currently just six games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central standings. Cleveland is also only 1½ games back of an American League Wild Card spot. According to MLB.com, former All-Star pitcher John Means could return later in the season, something that would give the pitching staff a boost. It remains to be seen how effective Means will be after coming back from elbow surgery. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cleveland-guardians/g...
8/08/25	Guardians could get All-Star boost amid playoff push. The Cleveland Guardians are currently just six games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central standings. Cleveland is also only one and a half games back of an American League Wild Card spot. According to MLB.com, former All-Star pitcher John Means could return later in the season, something that would give the pitching staff a boost. It remains to be seen how effective Means will be after coming back from elbow surgery. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cleveland-guardians/g...
4/08/25	Guardians acquire RHP Bolton from Mariners. The Guardians promptly optioned Bolton to Triple-A Columbus and transferred left-hander John Means to the 60-day disabled list. Bolton, 26, posted a 1-0 record with a 5.40 ERA in 33 career relief appearances with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023) and Mariners (2024). Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44589370/guard...
3/24/25	John Means’ Orioles tenure was derailed by setbacks. A fresh start is ‘kind of a relief.’. As he battled injuries, John Means, now in Cleveland, found solace in his Christian faith and the community of the Orioles organization. Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/03/24/john-means...
2/21/25	Guardians' latest signing provides injury timeline. Former Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means signed a one-year, one million dollar contract with the Cleveland Guardians earlier this week. Should the team exercise its 2026 option, Means' two-year deal could reach $8.5 million, contingent upon him pitching at least 150 innings in that season. Shane Bieber is also targeting a mid-season return from Tommy John surgery, Zack Meisel reported. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/cleveland-guardians/g...
2/20/25	Means signs with Guardians following TJ surgery. Free agent pitcher John Means, who had Tommy John surgery in June and is still recovering, has signed a one-year deal with the Guardians. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43922335/john-...
2/20/25	Means signs with Guardians following TJ surgery. Free agent pitcher John Means, who had Tommy John surgery in June and is still recovering, has signed a one-year deal with the Guardians. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43922335/john-...
2/19/25	Guardians sign left-hander John Means, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. The Cleveland Guardians signed pitcher John Means to a one-year contract on Wednesday, but the left-hander will not be immediately available as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Means has a club option for 2026, but the team did not announce financial details. After starting 26 games in 2021 and going 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA, Means has started just 10 games in three seasons since then. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/guardians-sign-le...
2/18/25	Why John Means, Guardians Are A Perfect Match for Each Other. John Means was at one point viewed as one of the top starting pitchers in baseball and was even named an All-Star in his first full MLB season in 2019. The Cleveland Guardians are taking a risk on the 31-year-old and reportedly signed him to a one-year deal with a team option for 2026. Means is looking to revive his career, and the Guardians need more starting pitching; they're a perfect match for one another, so let's break down why. Cleveland's lack of starting pitching was severely exposed in 2024. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/opinion/why-john-...
2/17/25	Report: Cleveland Guardians sign veteran pitcher John Means to 1-year contract. Cleveland Guardians Report: Cleveland Guardians sign veteran pitcher John Means to 1-year contract John Means underwent his second Tommy John surgery in June 2024. Credit: AP Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws to the Seattle Mariners on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel) Author: Anna Meyer Published: 1:40 PM EST February 17, 2025 Updated: 1:40 PM EST February 17, 2025 CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians have reportedly added veteran left-handed pitcher John Means to their bullpen following the start of Spring Training. According to MLB Network's senior writer Anthony Castrovince, the Guardians have agreed to a one-year deal with Means, which includes Source: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/mlb/cleveland-...
2/16/25	Cleveland Guardians, Injured Free Agent Pitcher John Means in 'Advanced Talks'. The Cleveland Guardians are in "advanced talks" with free agent pitcher John Means, MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reported Sunday. Means hit the open market this past fall, bringing an end to his 11-year tenure in the Baltimore Orioles' organization. The 31-year-old left-hander underwent his second career Tommy John surgery in June, though, so he is unlikely to be back to full strength before the All-Star break. Rumors surfaced earlier this winter that the Boston Red Sox were interested in Means, but that was before they signed Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/cle...

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