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Guardians decline John Means’ $6 million option, allowing pitcher to become free agent

Guardians decline John Means' $6 million option, allowing pitcher to become free agent | iNFOnews.ca
FILE - Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means throws to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, May 17, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel, File)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Left-hander John Means’ $6 million option was declined Thursday by the Cleveland Guardians, allowing the pitcher to become a free agent as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.

The 32-year-old has pitched in eight big league games since mid-April 2022 due to Tommy John surgery that month and a second Tommy John operation in June 2024. He made seven minor league rehab starts in August and September.

He had a $1 million salary this season.

Means has a 23-26 record with a 3.68 ERA in seven major league seasons, all with Baltimore. He signed with the Guardians in February.

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