The Baltimore Orioles' starting rotation suffers a major blow as pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells are set to undergo season-ending UCL surgeries, significantly impacting the team's battle for the AL East title.
Baltimore Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells will undergo elbow surgery in June, sidelining them for the rest of the 2024 season and likely the start of 2025. Both players have previously undergone Tommy John surgery, and the team is considering various surgical options. The injuries deplete the Orioles' pitching depth, potentially prompting them to seek external pitching options.
The Baltimore Orioles are exploring potential trade candidates to bolster their pitching rotation after losing starters John Means and Tyler Wells to elbow surgeries. With the trade deadline approaching, the Orioles are considering various pitchers, including Jesús Luzardo, Paul Blackburn, Tyler Anderson, Erick Fedde, and Nick Martinez, among others, to fill the gaps left by their injured players.
Baltimore Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells will undergo ulnar collateral ligament surgery, sidelining them for the rest of the season. Means, who recently returned from a previous Tommy John surgery, faces another lengthy rehab, potentially affecting his future with the team as he approaches free agency. Wells, dealing with elbow inflammation, also requires surgery after non-surgical treatments failed. This significantly impacts the Orioles' rotation depth, prompting potential trade market explorations for starting pitching reinforcements.
Orioles pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells are out for the season due to UCL injuries requiring surgery, with both expected to miss the start of the 2025 season as well. Means, who will become a free agent at the end of this season, may have thrown his last pitch for the Orioles. The team is monitoring pitching prospects Cade Povich and Chayce McDermott for potential call-ups.
The Baltimore Orioles have placed left-hander John Means on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain, raising concerns about his long-term health and potential need for another surgery. Means, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, will be replaced in the rotation by Cole Irvin, while Jonathan Heasley has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Orioles provide injury updates on several players including pitcher Kyle Bradish, who is confident he'll be an effective starter despite a sprained right elbow, and John Means, who is about a month behind other starters due to a sore left elbow. Infielder Gunnar Henderson is not worried about his oblique strain, while 19-year-old prospect Samuel Basallo is waiting to throw due to a stress fracture in his right elbow.
Orioles' pitcher Kyle Bradish will begin the season on the injured list due to an elbow injury, while John Means is unlikely to be ready for opening day. Bradish sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow and received platelet-rich plasma injections, with the team hopeful for his return in 2024. Means, who missed last year's AL Division Series with an elbow flare-up, is also dealing with elbow issues. The injuries have implications for the team's rotation, with Tyler Wells and Cole Irvin likely to fill in, and the Orioles still looking for pitching options.
Several key players will be absent from the 2023 MLB playoffs divisional series due to injuries. Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers is sidelined with a shoulder strain, while John Means of the Baltimore Orioles is dealing with elbow soreness. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins remains out with a hamstring injury, and Kyle Wright of the Atlanta Braves is on the injured list with a strained throwing shoulder. Additionally, Kendall Graveman of the Houston Astros is not on the roster due to shoulder discomfort.
The Baltimore Orioles, fresh off their AL East division championship, suffered a 3-0 loss to the last place Red Sox in a lackluster game. Despite a solid performance by pitcher John Means, the Orioles' offense struggled, recording only three hits. The loss brings their win total to 100, guaranteeing them more wins than the Rays. The Orioles face a scheduling conflict with a Billy Joel concert at M&T Bank Stadium on October 7. Additionally, the article discusses rotation plans, lineup scratches, and the celebration of the Orioles' unexpected success this season.
Cedric Mullins hits a three-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles an 8-7 victory over the Houston Astros in a chaotic, back-and-forth game. The Orioles bullpen struggled, but Yennier Cano came in to record the final out and secure the win. Ryan O'Hearn had a career-high five hits, while John Means pitched solidly for the Orioles. Baltimore improves to 94-56 and continues to gain ground in the standings.
Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means, who is already on the 60-day injured list, has suffered a back muscle strain that will further delay his return to the mound. General manager Mike Elias said a return in July is out of the picture, meaning it will still be many months before he returns. Means had previously been one of the few bright spots on the Baltimore roster during their dismal rebuilding years. Meanwhile, right-hander Dillon Tate has been dealing with a flexor strain since November and still hasn’t made it to the majors this year.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means suffered a setback in his recovery from elbow surgery after straining a muscle in his upper back during a nonthrowing-related drill. The injury means Means won't be able to return in July, as previously hoped, and it's unclear how long the setback will delay his return. However, the team is optimistic that the 30-year-old left-hander will return in 2023. Reliever Dillon Tate also suffered a setback with a stress reaction in his elbow, but the team doesn't view it as a long-term issue. Outfield prospect Colton Cowser's left quadriceps injury isn't major, and he's expected to come off the Triple-A IL soon.