John Means signs minor league deal with Royals after Achilles injury

John Means signs minor league deal with Royals after Achilles injury

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Royals Sign All-Star Pitcher to 2-Year Deal After Heartbreaking Injury

The Kansas City Royals are seemingly willing to take a small risk on veteran pitcher John Means...

Royals sign former All-Star who had just suffered a torn Achilles

Jul 30, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Kansas City Royals hat and glove in the dugout during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher on the mend. The Royals announced Friday that they are signing left-handed pitcher John Means to a two-year minor league contract. Means suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Dece…

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We have agreed to a two-year minor league contract with LHP John Means.

Royals Sign John Means To Minor League Deal

The Royals have an agreement in place with lefty John Means, the team announced. It’s a two-year minor league contract. Means tore his Achilles tendon in December and is likely to miss the 2026 season. The Wasserman client last pitched in the big leagues with the Orioles in 2024. More to come…