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Royals Sign All-Star Pitcher John Means to Minor League Deal

2/14/2026

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The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star pitcher John Means to a two-year minor league contract.
Means pitched for the Baltimore Orioles from 2018 to 2024.
He missed the entire 2025 season due to injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries.
In December, he suffered an Achilles rupture before signing with another team.
The Royals are investing in Means to help him recover and contribute.

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The Kansas City Royals signed former All-Star pitcher John Means to a two-year minor league contract.
Means pitched for the Baltimore Orioles from 2018 to 2024.
He missed the entire 2025 season due to injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries.
In December, he suffered an Achilles rupture before signing with another team.
The Royals are investing in Means to help him recover and contribute.