John Means announced on Instagram that he tore his Achilles on the day he was to sign a contract for the 2026 MLB season, expressing his disappointment after enjoying his first healthy offseason in four years. The 32-year-old left-hander, a 2019 AL All-Star, has only pitched 10 games since 2022 due to injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries. Recently signed to the Cleveland Guardians, he became a free agent when the team declined his option. Means, drafted by the Orioles in 2014, had notable achievements, including a no-hitter in 2021.
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