Feb 23, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Max Kranick (32) throws during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Mets manager praises reliever following another strong outing

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By Michael Sakuraba | Last updated Feb 28, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Most of the recent headlines for the New York Mets have revolved around the injury-riddled rotation. But one fringe reliever is quietly making the case for a bullpen spot after another strong performance.

On Thursday, Max Kranick made his second multi-inning appearance of Spring Training play in the Mets’ 5-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Kranick took the ball in the sixth inning and pitched two scoreless innings, striking out a pair of Astros and retiring all six batters he faced. This brings Kranick’s Spring Training stat line to an impressive 5.0 innings pitched and allowing zero runs while striking out four and walking none.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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