Baltimore Orioles pitcher John Means has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. Means initially exited a game on Wednesday with elbow discomfort and was subsequently evaluated for elbow soreness, as confirmed by Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. This injury comes just two years after Means underwent Tommy John surgery. In response to Means' injury, the Orioles have recalled right-handed pitcher Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Norfolk. Heasley has performed impressively in the minors, posting a 0.45 ERA over seven games, allowing just one run in 20 innings with a 0.70 WHIP.
Orioles move Means to injured list with strained left forearm, recall Heasley https://t.co/Jww6WQo1vr
John Means injury: Orioles pitcher hits IL with forearm strain just two years after Tommy John surgery https://t.co/uVHPHCDvBi
John Means placed on IL with forearm strain https://t.co/vqpYqiNfQT
Orioles place Means on injured list and recall Heasley https://t.co/CHzqndx3Uv #orioles
Orioles Place John Means On Injured List With Forearm Strain https://t.co/CePagycGGh https://t.co/IB2RJAtWpV
The Orioles have made the following roster moves: - Recalled RHP Jonathan Heasley from Triple-A Norfolk. - Placed LHP John Means on the 15-day Injured List (left forearm strain).
John Means lands on the IL with a forearm strain https://t.co/RmXasQQs5I
John Means goes to 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain and Jonathan Heasley recalled from Norfolk by #Orioles
O's recall RHP Jonathan Heasley from AAA and John Means goes on 15-day IL with a left forearm strain. With Tides Heasley had 0.45 ERA in 7 games, allowing 1 run over 20 IP with 0.70 WHIP.
John Means on IL with left forearm strain. Jonathan Heasley recalled #orioles
With John Means’ status uncertain, Orioles’ pitching logjam might clear up in a hurry https://t.co/my8jhRGszl
John Means Being Evaluated For Elbow Soreness https://t.co/aPJVI4MNrQ https://t.co/1QjmMPFFHx
Orioles starter John Means dealing with elbow discomfort, Brandon Hyde says https://t.co/HFphHKzn1P
John Means exits with elbow discomfort Wednesday https://t.co/yqAh8DghDf