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Injury Forearm
Est. Return 4/23/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Means underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2022. He was ticketed for a return around the All-Star break, but he was diagnosed with an upper back strain in May, putting his rehab on hold. Means finally made it back for four starts in September. He posted a 2.66 ERA and .72 ERA over those 23.2 innings, but don't get too excited as Means fanned only 10 batters while surrendering four homers. He benefited from a .130 BABIP and 88.7 percent left on base mark, both which would have corrected if he compiled more innings. Most importantly, Means' velocity and control were at pre-surgery level, and starting four games should allow Means to undergo a regular offseason. Even so, with fewer then 50 frames thrown last season (including rehab games), Means 2024 workload will likely be capped. He should benefit from the 2022 renovations in Camden Yards, but Means has never been a strikeout hurler, so he remains subject to the whims of batted ball fate. If someone wants to draft last season's small sample, by all means, let them. Read Past Outlooks
Making another rehab start
Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Means (forearm) will make another rehab start during the upcoming week, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Means made the third start of his rehab assignment this past Thursday with Triple-A Norfolk, striking out three over three innings while allowing two runs on two hits and two walks. The lefty tossed 61 pitches (35 strikes) in the start, so he may need only one or two more outings in the minors before getting cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. Once activated, Means will most likely join the rotation as a replacement for Cole Irvin, as the two southpaws' pitching schedules are currently aligned.
Means made the third start of his rehab assignment this past Thursday with Triple-A Norfolk, striking out three over three innings while allowing two runs on two hits and two walks. The lefty tossed 61 pitches (35 strikes) in the start, so he may need only one or two more outings in the minors before getting cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. Once activated, Means will most likely join the rotation as a replacement for Cole Irvin, as the two southpaws' pitching schedules are currently aligned.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .172 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .190 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 2 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .182 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .150 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 2 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .143 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .292 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |||
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| Since 2022Home | 4.11 | 0.72 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 0.6 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 1.65 | 0.98 | 16.1 | 5.5 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 3.97 | 0.71 | 11.1 | 4.0 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2023Away | 1.46 | 0.73 | 12.1 | 3.6 | 2.9 | ||||
| 2022Home | 4.50 | 0.75 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 2.3 | ||||
| 2022Away | 2.25 | 1.75 | 4.0 | 11.3 | 2.3 | ||||
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Feels ahead of schedule
Means, who is on the injured list with an elbow injury, hopes to be fully training in the weight room in a couple of weeks, reports Zachary Silver of MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
Means had Tommy John surgery on April 25 and is reportedly progressing well in the rehabilitation process. While he feels ahead of schedule, the lefty likely won't be ready to participate in-game action by the beginning of next season and a midseason return seems most likely at this point. Baltimore will have two years of team control beyond this year and, Means should remain a major piece of the rotation once healthy.
Means had Tommy John surgery on April 25 and is reportedly progressing well in the rehabilitation process. While he feels ahead of schedule, the lefty likely won't be ready to participate in-game action by the beginning of next season and a midseason return seems most likely at this point. Baltimore will have two years of team control beyond this year and, Means should remain a major piece of the rotation once healthy.
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Means made only two starts in 2022 before he required Tommy John surgery and missed the rest of the season. The left-hander started a throwing program in October and is likely to miss the first couple months of 2023, but he should be available by at least the All-Star break. He had a 3.62 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 134:26 K:BB across 146.2 innings during the 2021 campaign and should be a key piece of Baltimore's rotation once healthy, but his workload is likely to remain limited early on in his return from the procedure. Means' value could rise significantly if he returns ahead of schedule -- especially with Camden Yards being more pitcher friendly since the left-field fence was moved back -- though he may also need some time to round back into form while coming off a major elbow surgery.
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Making second rehab start
Means (forearm) will get the start for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday against Charlotte, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
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Struggles in rehab start
Means (forearm) was roughed up for seven runs over one-plus inning Sunday in his first rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk.
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Starting rehab assignment Sunday
Means (forearm) will begin his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Norfolk.
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Opens season on IL
The Orioles placed Means on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left forearm strain.
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Set for rehab assignment
Means (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk soon, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
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