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John Means Faces Surgery, Opening Day Dreams Derailed

12/19/2025

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John Means, a 32-year-old pitcher, announced surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon after training.
He was set to sign with a new team and be available for Opening Day.
Means posted that he felt healthier than ever after years of injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries.
He did not provide a recovery timeline.
As a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, he started only 10 games from 2022 to 2024.

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Story summary

John Means, a 32-year-old pitcher, announced surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon after training.
He was set to sign with a new team and be available for Opening Day.
Means posted that he felt healthier than ever after years of injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries.
He did not provide a recovery timeline.
As a former All-Star with the Baltimore Orioles, he started only 10 games from 2022 to 2024.