BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles put John Means on the 10-day injured list Friday, and the left-hander is expected to have additional tests on his elbow.
The Orioles announced that Means had a left elbow strain. Manager Brandon Hyde described the injury as a forearm muscle strain, but he said more tests are coming to look at the elbow.
“We don't have much experience in our rotation, and losing your opening day starter — don't know how long it's going to be, but for some time now — it's going to be hard," Hyde said.
Means, who turns 29 later this month,
Last year, Means was a bright spot on a Baltimore staff that ranked last in the majors in ERA. He went 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA and threw a no-hitter at Seattle in May.
The Orioles selected the contract of right-hander Travis Lakins from Triple-A Norfolk, and left-hander Kevin Smith cleared waivers and was assigned to Norfolk.
The Orioles have
“I would never want to rush a prospect to the big leagues," Hyde said. "When they feel like their prospects are ready, then we're going to welcome them.”
Means' IL move is retroactive to Thursday.
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