John Means Suffers Achilles Rupture, Halting 2026 Contract Signing

Former All-Star pitcher John Means ruptured his Achilles tendon on Tuesday while training, the same day he was set to sign a 2026 contract. The 32-year-old, who underwent surgery, expressed disappointment, stating he was enjoying his first healthy offseason in four years. Means, a free agent after the Guardians declined his option, has a 23-26 record and 3.68 ERA, having pitched only eight MLB games since April 2022 due to two Tommy John surgeries. This injury further delays his return to MLB.