The Orioles have had all offseason up until now to decide whether they wanted to bring back John Means. That they didn’t do it before spring training opened was a strong signal they didn’t really want to. It’s now all but official that the former All-Star won’t be coming back to the O’s, with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince reporting on Monday afternoon that Means is in agreement on a contract with the Guardians.
According to Castrovince and others, the contract, which is still pending a physical, is a one-year deal for Means, with the Guardians holding a team option for the 2026 season.