Means, Tommy John and Cleveland Guardians

John Means, recovering from Tommy John surgery, gets $1 million, 1-year deal with Cleveland
Pitcher John Means and the Cleveland Guardians agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, but the left-hander will not be immediately available as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Means' deal includes a 2026 team option and would be worth $8.
John Means, recovering from Tommy John surgery, joins Guardians
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.
Guardians Sign John Means
The Guardians and left-hander John Means agreed to a one-year contract that includes a 2026 club option. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Guardians close deal with another pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery
Cleveland’s latest acquisition is left-hander John Means, who has been rumored to be coming to the Guardians for the last several days. The deal became official on Wednesday as Means signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with a club option worth $6 million plus a possible $1.5 million in incentives.
Guardians sign left-hander John Means, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — 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.
Guardians to ink veteran lefty John Means to 1-year deal: Source
Plus, Carlos Santana is feeling at home in Cleveland. Elsewhere, no longer a youngster, Steven Kwan is stepping into a veteran role.
Left-handed pitcher John Means officially joins the Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians have made it official, announcing Wednesday they've signed left-handed pitcher John Means to a contract for the 2025 season with a 2026 Club Option.
Guardians News and Notes - John Means Joins Guardians
Now that general sports media is ramping up to baseball’s start, conversation is turning towards the Guardians rotation. On field reporter Andre Knott joined Cleveland.com to di
Guardians sign John Means to 1-year deal that includes club option for 2026
The Guardians have built up their pitching depth, and they've also added another starter coming off of Tommy John surgery.
Cleveland Guardians, Injured Free Agent Pitcher John Means in 'Advanced Talks'
John Means, coming off his second Tommy John surgery and 11 years in the Orioles' organization, is reportedly working on a deal with the Guardians.
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Guardians Finalize Deal for John Means: What to Make of Move
The Guardians officially signed John Means to a one-year deal on February 19, giving Cleveland a former All-Star. However, Means — who’s set to miss at least a healthy chunk of 2025 — hasn ...
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Cleveland Guardians sign left-handed pitcher John Means, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery
CLEVELAND — 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.
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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. However, injuries over the last three seasons ...
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Guardians add Means (TJ surgery) for 1 year, with '26 option
John Means will be continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery under the employ of the Cleveland Guardians, who on ...
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John Means Reveals His Projected Return Date
The Cleveland Guardians recently signed left-handed pitcher John Means to a one-year deal, worth $1 million. The contract also contains a $7.5 million club option for 2026, plus some incentives on ...
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Report: Guardians in agreement with LHP John Means
The Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a deal with left-handed starter John Means, The Athletic reported Monday. An ...