John Means

John Means pitched a solid six innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits with no walks and striking out four in the Orioles' 9-2 win over the Mariners on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores Means's steady presence in the rotation, maintaining a strong start to the season with a 3.06 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP over his first three starts. His ability to limit walks, demonstrated by a 0.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and a consistent strikeout rate of 7.6 K/9, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy leagues. The low BABIP of .260 suggests some luck, but his solid FIP of 3.20 indicates that his success is not solely dependent on it. Fantasy managers should consider Means a stable starting option, especially in matchups against less formidable offenses.

John Means will start on Friday for the Orioles against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

It had been scheduled for Cole Irvin to start, but it will instead be Means. He has posted a 3.09 ERA across the first two starts of his season so far.

John Means allowed four earned runs on six hits and zero walks while striking out three over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's win against the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Orioles clinching a narrow 5-4 victory, Means's performance was less than stellar, marking a notable dip from his strong start to the season. His ERA rose to 3.09, and while his WHIP remains impressive at 0.77, today's game exposed some vulnerabilities. Fantasy managers should note the increase in ERA and the potential for inconsistency, but Means's solid underlying metrics like a 2.74 FIP suggest he could bounce back. His strikeout rate remains decent, but today's lack of command is a concern moving forward.

John Means dazzled on the mound Saturday, delivering a masterful performance against the Cincinnati Reds.

Fantasy Impact

He pitched seven innings, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out eight in a narrow 2-1 victory for the Orioles. This outing was the perfect debut to the season for Means, posting pristine 0.00 ERA and 0.43 WHIP but also underscores his dominance with a 10.3 K/9 rate and a 0.97 FIP early in the season. Given these metrics, Means should be considered a high-value player in fantasy leagues, especially if he maintains this level of control and strikeout ability. His ability to suppress hits (.200 BABIP) and completely avoid walks this game further bolsters his case as a top-tier fantasy starter.

John Means has been activated from the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

According to Kubatko, Means had to be activated on Wednesday because his rehab assignment expired. He gets activated as Grayson Rodriguez was placed on the injured list.