Tommy John surgery is common among major league pitchers who are facing pressure to throw harder. The Guardians are among the teams willing to take a chance on pitchers recovering from the procedure.

Cleveland’s latest acquisition is left-hander John Means, who has been rumored to be coming to the Guardians for the last several days. The deal became official on Wednesday as Means signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with a club option worth $6 million plus a possible $1.5 million in incentives.

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara touched 99 mph and held the New York Mets scoreless on Sunday in what served as his first pitching appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery late in 2023.