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Cleveland Declines $6 Million Option, John Means Becomes Free Agent

11/7/2025

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Cleveland declined its $6 million club option on veteran pitcher John Means for the 2026 season, making him a free agent.
The decision ends Means's tenure with Cleveland, affecting the team's 2026 pitching plans.
Means now enters the free-agent market, able to pursue opportunities with other clubs.
He can sign with any MLB club.

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Story summary

Cleveland declined its $6 million club option on veteran pitcher John Means for the 2026 season, making him a free agent.
The decision ends Means's tenure with Cleveland, affecting the team's 2026 pitching plans.
Means now enters the free-agent market, able to pursue opportunities with other clubs.
He can sign with any MLB club.