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Fri Mar 2219:09Kyle Bradish, John Means Not Expected To Be Out For Long
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) and left-hander John Means (elbow) are both expected to pitch early in the first half of the 2024 season, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Bradish is recovering from a right UCL sprain, while Means has a left-elbow injury. There's no specific timetable for either pitcher to make their debut this year, and it's a good bet that both of them won't be ready to return until at least late April. Bradish, 27, is the more attractive fantasy arm after he had a mini breakout in 2023 by going 12-7 with a 2.83 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 44 walks and 168 strikeouts in 168 2/3 innings covering 30 starts. Means, 30, had Tommy John surgery in 2022 and has made only six starts the last two seasons as a result.
Source: MLB.com - Jake RillRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 1612:18John Means Admits It's "Probably Unlikely" He'll Be Ready By Opening Day
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) said it's "probably unlikely" he'll be built up in time to be a part of the team's Opening Day starting rotation. Means is disappointed, but he's confident in his teammates to have early success in 2024. The O's will also be without Kyle Bradish (elbow) to start the year, as he's dealing with a sprained UCL. Means and the Orioles are still hoping he can make his season debut in April, though, but his exact timetable isn't very clear just yet. The 30-year-old had a setback with his surgically repaired left elbow last October and is roughly about a month behind the team's other starters. Means was an All-Star in 2019 but has made only six starts in the last two years and can be left to the waiver wire to begin 2024 in most mixed leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Jake RillRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 1512:10John Means A Month Behind Other Pitchers
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) is a month behind the other pitchers at the start of spring training and might not be ready for Opening Day this year. Unless Means makes some significant progress in the next couple of weeks, he seems destined to open the 2024 regular season on the injured list, joining fellow starter Kyle Bradish (elbow). The 30-year-old southpaw had a setback with his surgically repaired left elbow last October and is still working past it as camp begins. Means had Tommy John surgery in April of 2022 and has made only six starts in the last two years for the O's. He was an All-Star back in 2019, but given the fact that he's thrown only 31 2/3 innings in the big leagues since the start of 2022, Means is going to be on an innings limit this year whenever he gets going.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch KubatkoRotoBaller.com
Thu Oct 12 202312:00John Means Will Be Fine For Spring Training
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that left-hander John Means' elbow checked out fine and he will be a full-go for the start of spring training next year. Means made his return from Tommy John in 2023 but managed to make only four starts for the Orioles in the regular season, going 1-2 with a 2.66 ERA (5.24 FIP), 0.72 WHIP, four walks and 10 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings. Baltimore chose to play it safe with the 30-year-old southpaw when he developed elbow soreness at the end of the season, and he was subsequently held off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers. With a full offseason to recover, Means should be good to go for the start of the 2024 regular season and could be in line for a bounce-back campaign if he can stay healthy.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch KubatkoRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 7 202312:41John Means Could Be Ready For ALCS
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow), who is dealing with elbow soreness, was not included on the roster for the American League Division Series. Manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Means to be ready for the Championship Series if the team advances past the Texas Rangers in the ALDS. Means missed the vast majority of the 2023 campaign due to injury and didn't make his season debut for the O's until Sept. 12. In his four starts to close out the season, Means went 2-2 with a 2.66 ERA, four walks and 10 strikeouts in his 23 2/3 innings of work against the Cardinals, Astros, Guardians and Red Sox. The 30-year-old southpaw could be a valuable asset for Baltimore on the mound if they advance to the ALCS.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch KubatkoRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 23 202321:34John Means Looks Impressive On Saturday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means looked extremely sharp during Saturday's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. The left-hander carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning of this game. However, Andres Gimenez ended his chances of his second-career no-hitter with a solo blast in the seventh inning. Despite that, Means was nearly untouchable during his third start back after having Tommy John surgery. He carries a 2.65 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, across 17 innings into his next start against the Boston Red Sox on Friday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 13 202300:10John Means Activated From Injured List, Takes Loss Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (shoulder, back) was activated from the injured list Tuesday and made his first big-league start since April 2022, taking a loss in a 5-2 game against the Cardinals. Means pitched well considering his long absence due to Tommy John surgery and a back strain, allowing three runs on five hits (including two home runs) and no walks with one strikeout over five innings pitched. The 30-year-old lefty was the O's best starter in his last full season in 2021, so his return is most welcome. His next start would likely be a tough matchup against the Rays. Despite the excitement surrounding his return, fantasy managers may want to avoid him for the matchup given his long absence from big-league pitching.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 11 202312:09John Means To Return To Rotation On Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow) will make his long-awaited return to a big-league mound for a start on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The start will mark his first in the majors since April 13 of last year. Means has spent the last 514 days on the injured list after having Tommy John surgery in May of 2022 and after having a setback this May due to a back strain. The 30-year-old southpaw was the O's best pitcher before his elbow injury, and if all goes well with his return, he should figure into Baltimore's playoff rotation in October. Means went five innings in his last two minor-league rehab appearances, so he shouldn't be very limited in his debut with the O's on Tuesday, but he'll still be plenty risky as a fantasy streamer.
Source: The Baltimore Banner - Danielle AllentuckRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202300:07John Means To Make Final Rehab Start Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (back, elbow) is set to make his sixth and likely final rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. The 30-year-old made his first rehab start on August 10 but has been out of action since April 2022 recovering from Tommy John surgery and a left teres major strain. While Means has spent his career as a starter, manager Brandon Hyde said there are, "some plans in place and different scenarios" for his role when he does return. If he were to join the starting rotation, he could be a late-season boost to fantasy lineups, as he owns a career 3.81 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 70 career games (65 starts).
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 1 202300:43John Means Looking Good During Rehab Assignment
Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means (back, elbow) had another strong rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Norfolk, tossing five scoreless innings. Means allowed just a hit and two walks while striking out six. He also threw 86 pitches in the outing, meaning he could be stretched out enough to join the Orioles rotation for his next turn. The problem is that the O's haven't committed to Means returning as a starter, as they already are running a six-man rotation as is. Still, there are a couple of struggling starters within that group of six, and Means has looked solid enough that he could get a shot. He is worth a stash in all leagues in case he does get that opportunity.
Source: Norfolk TidesRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 16 202300:06John Means Makes Second Rehab Start Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (back, elbow) made his second rehab start Tuesday for Double-A Bowie. Means pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on three hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 45 pitches. The 30-year-old was in the process of recovering from Tommy John surgery when he sustained a strain to his left teres major. As such, he is now projected to join the O's potentially in early September. Means had a solid 2021 campaign before his injury in 2022, so he could be a useful asset to both the O's and fantasy managers to finish the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202322:54John Means Throws Two-Plus Innings In Rehab Start
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow) had a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Bowie on Thursday and threw two-plus scoreless innings (28 pitches) while allowing one hit, walking none and striking out two. He retired the first six batters he faced before giving up a leadoff single in the third inning and being pulled. It was Means' first rehab start since having Tommy John surgery last year. Because of such a long layoff, the 30-year-old southpaw will need at least a few more rehab starts, but he should be an option for the O's in the final month of the regular season in September. For fantasy purposes, expectations should remain low for Means once he's back in the big leagues in 2023.
Source: MLB.com - Jake RillRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 8 202318:59John Means To Begin Rehab Assignment On Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (elbow, back) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Thursday. The left-hander is nearly 16 months removed from having Tommy John surgery. He also suffered a back strain in May, which pushed his timetable back even further. The 30-year-old is going to require several rehab starts before being ready for the big leagues again. If all goes well, Means should be an option for the O's in early September.
Source: Andy KostkaRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 12 202312:45John Means Plans To Pitch This Year
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (back, elbow), who recently suffered a setback when he injured his back, is feeling good now and plans to pitch in 2023. Means was originally rehabbing from reconstructive elbow surgery in April of last year. "It feels great right now," Means said. "I don't feel it when standing here or anything. It's just kind of like when I put socks on or pull stuff." Means is hoping to return at some point in August, and his workouts remain scaled back as he recovers. The 30-year-old southpaw is currently on the 60-day injured list and it's unclear when he'll resume throwing bullpen sessions, so fantasy managers in mixed leagues can leave him on the waiver wire for now. But when healthy, Means has proven in the past that he has the stuff to be a top-of-the-rotation arm.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch KubatkoRotoBaller.com
Fri May 26 202321:54John Means Suffers Setback
According to Orioles general manager Mike Elias, starting pitcher John Means (elbow, back) suffered a setback. The 30-year-old had been working his way back from Tommy John surgery, recently throwing bullpen sessions. However, he's now burdened by a muscle strain in his scapula area, delaying his return until July. Of course, Means wasn't the most enticing fantasy option when he was healthy. But the left-hander is still worth monitoring once he's healthy, especially for fantasy managers dealing with injuries.
Source: Hayes GardnerRotoBaller.com
Tue May 9 202308:48John Means Throwing Bullpen Sessions
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions every week, using just his fastball and changeup, according to MLB.com, in his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in April of last season. The 30-year-old is making decent progress and is expected to return at some point in July. Eventually, Means will need to ramp up his bullpen sessions and then complete a rehab assignment. The left-hander threw just eight innings last year, posting a 3.38 ERA, but was a solid fantasy option in 2021, pitching to a 3.62 ERA, 22.7% strikeout rate, 1.03 WHIP, and six victories over 26 starts. If Means can get right back to where he left off, he should be a solid contributor once again, but he may need some time to shake off the rust.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Feb 19 202312:29John Means To Throw Off Half Mound Next Week
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that left-hander John Means (elbow) will throw off a half mound sometime next week, but it won't be on Monday. Means had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last April and is slowly building things back up ahead of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old southpaw could possibly return sometime around July or August, barring any setbacks along the way in his rehab. Means is still worth stashing in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues, but fantasy managers are going to have to be patient. He had a 3.62 ERA (4.62 FIP), 1.03 WHIP and 22.7 percent strikeout rate in 26 starts in 2021 and was an All-Star back in 2019. Means will be a big part of Baltimore's rotation when he's back, but it would be wise not to expect a ton from him in 2023.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch KubatkoRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 3 202313:05John Means Won't Return Until At Least July
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher John Means' (elbow) Tommy John recovery has been going as expected, but July will be on the early side of the timeline for his eventual return. The 29-year-old left-hander had Tommy John surgery in late April of last year, so fantasy managers shouldn't have been expecting him to be ready to return to Baltimore's rotation in the first half of the 2023 season. Even when Means is able to return to the field this year, he won't be guaranteed to be sharp after having elbow reconstruction. He made just two starts before being shut down in 2022, allowing three earned runs on eight hits while striking out seven in eight innings.
Source: MLB.com - Jake RillRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 17 202217:21John Means Resumes Throwing
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) posted a video on his Twitter page of himself throwing on Monday. Means has begun his recovery from Tommy John surgery in April. There remains no timetable for his return next year, but fantasy managers should fully expect him to start the regular season on the injured list. The 29-year-old southpaw pitched in just two games in 2022 before going under the knife, allowing three earned runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out seven in eight innings. Means will mostly likely miss at least the first couples months of the 2023 season before returning to Baltimore's rotation. It remains to be seen if he can rediscover his All-Star form from the 2019 season.
Source: John Means on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sun May 22 202214:44John Means Avoids Arbitration With Two-Year Deal
The Baltimore Orioles and starting pitcher John Means (elbow) have reached an agreement on a two-year, $5.925 million deal in order to avoid an arbitration hearing. The 29-year-old underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery about 10 days ago. If his recovery goes well, we could see him back in the majors at some point in late 2023. Means only made two starts this year prior to his season being cut short. Over 70 career games in the MLB, Means is 20-24 with a 3.81 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP.
Source: Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
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