Orioles lose pitchers John Means and Tyler Wells for the season; both need elbow surgery | The National Sport

BALTIMORE (AP) — John Means and Tyler Wells will miss the rest of the season with elbow problems that require surgery, a blow to Baltimore’s pitching depth as the Orioles try to defend their AL East title.

General manager Mike Elias announced the status of Means and Wells before Friday night’s game against Tampa Bay. Means returned late last season from Tommy John surgery, but has made just eight starts since then. Wells has made 43 starts over the past two years, but just three in 2024.

The Orioles began the season without starting pitchers Means and Kyle Bradish. Now Bradish is back, but Dean Kremer has missed over a week with a triceps strain — and Means and Wells may not be back until after the start of next season.

Albert Suárez was slated to start on Friday, with Corbin Burnes, Grayson Rodriguez, Cole Irvin and Bradish rounding out the rotation for now.

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