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Guardians have a looming $6 million All-Star contract decision to make

The Cleveland Guardians have until five days after the conclusion of the World Series to make a $6 million decision.

The choice: To keep John Means or not.

Now some Guardians fans are probably asking, "Who is John Means?"

Fair enough.

Means hasn't actually pitched in a game for the Guardians, but he's been under contract for all of 2025.

The Guards signed Means knowing his injury rehab would keep him out this season. They paid him $1 million for 2025.

His 2026 contract setup is $6 million club option. By five days after the World Series, the Guardians have to decide whether to pick it up or not.

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