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Red Sox Going After Orioles Free Agent LHP John Means, Per Report

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December 12, 2024

Red Sox Going After Orioles Free Agent LHP John Means, Per Report

The Boston Red Sox have spoken with free agent pitcher John Means, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reported Thursday.

Means, 31, underwent Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career back in June, meaning he is unlikely to pitch in the first half of the 2025 regular season. The Baltimore Orioles, who drafted Means in 2014, let the left-hander hit the open market last month.

In four starts this past season, Means went 2-0 with a 2.61 ERA, 0.871 WHIP and a 0.7 WAR.

Have heard the Red Sox have had some talks with John Means, who is a free agent.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 12, 2024
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Means was an All-Star and AL Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2019, going 12-11 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.135 WHIP and a 4.4 WAR across 155.0 innings of work. He remained a staple in the Orioles’ rotation in 2020, then became their Opening Day starter in both 2021 and 2022.

However, Means underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2022, knocking him out for the rest of that season and most of the next. Baltimore signed the southpaw to a two-year, $5.925 million contract to avoid arbitration amid his recovery, only to see him go down again midway through 2024.

Means has made a total of 10 starts over the past three seasons, but he has been effective when healthy. Between 2022 and 2024, Means has gone 3-2 with a 2.75 ERA, 0.860 WHIP and 1.6 WAR, averaging 5.1 innings per start.

The Red Sox swung a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, acquiring All-Star starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in exchange for four top prospects. And yet, their interest in Means, Corbin Burnes, Luis Castillo and others suggests that they aren’t done adding to their rotation just yet.

Crochet, Brayan Bello and Tanner Houck are effectively cemented into Boston’s rotation for 2025. Kutter Crawford could stake a claim to a starting job as well, considering 68 of his 85 big league appearances over the past three seasons have been starts.

Then there’s top prospect Richard Fitts, who posted a 1.74 ERA and 0.6 WAR across his first four MLB starts in 2024. Swingman Cooper Criswell is also in the mix, as are former All-Stars Lucas Giolito and Michael Fulmer, both of whom are coming off UCL surgeries of their own.

Since Means wouldn’t be able to take the mound in the majors until late in 2025, he wouldn’t fill an immediate need for Boston, whose front office seems to be in the market for one more reliable starter. Regardless, the Red Sox had no problem signing Fulmer and All-Star closer Liam Hendriks last winter, knowing full well they were bound to miss all of 2024.

Means could be the Red Sox’s latest reclamation project – one with an incredibly high ceiling upon his return.

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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4 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History In Hornets Game

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 01: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts in the first quarter during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 01, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics played the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

The Celtics won by a score of 114-99.

Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Made History

GettyFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 26: Jayson Tatum, player of Boston Celtics looks on prior to the international friendly match between Brazil and France at Gillette Stadium on March 26, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum finished the win with 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block while shooting 12/23 from the field and 5/10 from three-point range in 31 minutes of playing time.

Tatum also made history during the game.

Celtics Stats wrote: “Jayson Tatum scored his 14,000th career point tonight at Charlotte, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to reach that mark.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on during the second quarter at TD Garden on March 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Tatum is now averaging 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 39.9% from the field and 32.3% from three-point range in 11 games this season.

Celtics Stats added: “Jayson Tatum recorded a season-high 32 points tonight at Charlotte. It marked his 16th career game with at least 30 points without committing a turnover – the most in franchise history.”

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 02: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of the game at Spectrum Center on November 02, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Celtics After Hornets Victory

GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 26: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on October 26, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

With their win over the Hornets, the Celtics improved to 50-24 in 74 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have won seven out of their last ten).

On the road, the Celtics have gone 24-13.

Following the Hornets, they will play their next game on Monday night when they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MARCH 08: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks with head coach Joe Mazzulla during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on March 08, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

With Tatum playing like himself, the Celtics will have a real chance to win their second title in three years.

They are coming off a year where they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Hornets After Boston Loss

GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 26: (R-L) LaMelo Ball #1 talks with Moussa Diabate #14 of the Charlotte Hornets in the second half against the New York Knicks during their game at Spectrum Center on March 26, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

The Hornets dropped to 39-36 in 75 games, which has them as the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They are in the middle of a two-game losing skid (but have won seven out of ten).

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!$+∇√$[+[!LIVESTREAMs!]+] Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Live Free Streams On Tv Channel 2026-03-29

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March 29, 2026

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Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins

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+)WAY TO WATCH Ｆｒｅｅ Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE

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March 29, 2026

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Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals

Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals LIVE GAME: Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals look to seize control of thrilling Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals. Every team in the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals has two wins apiece as we go into the final two game weeks. Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals will host Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals at Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals Park Stadium with the Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals a single point ahead of Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals in the standings and just one behind leaders Boston Legacy FC vs Utah Royals.

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