Max Kranick

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38+23 innings. [14]

Kranick opened the 2022 season with Indianapolis before he underwent Tommy John surgery in early June, forcing him out indefinitely. [15] He was activated from the injured list on September 1, 2023, [16] but did not appear in the majors for Pittsburgh. On January 5, 2024, Kranick was designated for assignment by the Pirates. [17]

New York Mets

On January 12, 2024, Kranick was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. [18] After beginning the year on the injured list, he made 6 starts split between the Single–A St. Lucie Mets, Double–A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, and Triple–A Syracuse Mets, accumulating a 4.30 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 14+23 innings pitched. On May 6, Kranick was designated for assignment by the Mets. [19] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Syracuse on May 11. [20] He had his contract selected back to the major league roster again on October 1. [21]

Kranick was named to the Mets' Opening Day roster for the 2025 season. [22]

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Max Kranick
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Kranick with the Indianapolis Indians in 2023
New York Mets – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (1997-07-21) July 21, 1997 (age 27)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 27, 2021, for the Pittsburgh Pirates