"Free agent left-hander suffered an Achilles rupture while working out this week, he announced on social media. He underwent successful surgery yesterday. Means didn't specify a recovery timeline but seems likely to miss the entire 2026 season. It's another devastating injury for a former All-Star whose career has been sidetracked by health issues. Means has made a total of 10 MLB appearances since the end of the 2021 season."
"He required Tommy John surgery early in '22 and was sidelined until the following September. Means made it back for four regular season starts but missed the postseason because of renewed elbow soreness. That was an unfortunate precursor to a second elbow surgery, which he underwent after four starts in 2024. Means has not appeared in the big leagues since then. He signed a $1MM contract with the Guardians last offseason."
"Cleveland passed on the option and sent him back to free agency. Making matters worse, Means said in his announcement that he was closing in on a contract with an unnamed team. That's not going to go through now, though it's possible his camp could look for a two-year minor league deal with an eye towards battling for a roster spot in Spring Training 2027."
Means suffered an Achilles rupture while working out and underwent successful surgery, likely sidelining him for the 2026 season. Career health issues have limited him to 10 MLB appearances since the end of 2021, including Tommy John surgery in early 2022 and a second elbow surgery after four starts in 2024. He has not pitched in the majors since that surgery. Means signed a $1MM deal with the Guardians last offseason but Cleveland declined the $6MM club option and returned him to free agency after a minor-league rehab assignment. He had been nearing a new contract, which will not proceed now.
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