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Cleveland Signs Pitcher John Means for $8.5 Million

2/20/2025

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Summary

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Cleveland has secured pitcher John Means with a one-year contract, including a club option for 2026, valued at $8.5 million if he throws 150 innings that season. At 31, Means faces a challenging road after two Tommy John surgeries since 2022, but his impressive career ERA of 3.68 with the Orioles showcases his potential.

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Historical Context

Cleveland's signing of pitcher John Means echoes the resilience of baseball's past. After two Tommy John surgeries, Means aims to revive his career, much like Tommy John himself, whose successful return in 1976 changed the game, proving that major surgeries need not end a pitcher's dreams.

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Story summary

Cleveland has secured pitcher John Means with a one-year contract, including a club option for 2026, valued at $8.5 million if he throws 150 innings that season. At 31, Means faces a challenging road after two Tommy John surgeries since 2022, but his impressive career ERA of 3.68 with the Orioles showcases his potential.

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