The MLB Free Agency delivered a cruel turn for John Means as another injury abruptly halted his path to a new deal. The former Baltimore Orioles All-Star and later Cleveland Guardians left-hander saw momentum vanish in an instant. Just days before he expected to sign, Means ruptured his Achilles while training. He shared the news on Instagram, confirming successful surgery and acknowledging how sharply the timing cut. Means built his name with the Orioles, continued his fight with the Guardians, and believed he was finally healthy. For the first time in years, Opening Day felt close.