John Means tore his Achilles during a workout, ending his 2025 comeback hopes after missing 2024 with surgery.

Veteran left-handed pitcher John Means revealed he tore his Achilles tendon during a workout on Tuesday, the same day he was set to sign with a new MLB team, ending his hopes of a 2025 return. The injury, which required surgery, comes after he missed the entire 2024 season due to his second Tommy John surgery. Means, 32, had made seven rehab starts with the Cleveland Guardians’ minors before they declined his $6 million option, making him a free agent. A former Orioles starter with a 23-26 record and 3.68 ERA in 78 career games, he is best known for his 2021 no-hitter. He expressed disappointment but faith in recovery, noting it was his first healthy offseason in years.