John Means

The Guardians are in agreement with SP John Means on a contract for 2025.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes a club option for 2026. Means is expected to report to camp on Tuesday. He is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

The Guardians and free agent pitcher John Means are reportedly in "advanced talks" on a deal.

Fantasy Impact

It had been reported earlier in the offseason that the Orioles had interest in bringing back Means, but his market has overall been quiet as of late. He has been limited to just 10 combined starts across the past three seasons.

The Orioles have maintained interest in bringing back John Means.

Fantasy Impact

Means is expected to miss almost all of this upcoming season after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery. Where ever he lands, it'll likely be on a two-year deal.

The Red Sox have had talks with John Means.

Fantasy Impact

Means is expected to miss the whole 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery back in June. He'll likely sign a two-year deal where ever he ends up as he looks to make a full recovery for the 2026 season.

The Orioles transferred John Means to the 60-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

This was a move made to open a roster spot for Emerson Hancock. Means remains out for the season due to Tommy John surgery.