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We love a bold prediction here at Amazin’ Avenue, and back in March our Lukas Vlahos wrote a gushing review of Max Kranick’s first five innings of spring training baseball.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 22

Non-Tendered Players Who Fit Mets in 2026

Friday’s non-tender deadline saw many players shockingly fail to receive contracts for the next season. In Mets land, Max Kranick, Danny Young, and José Castillo were the only players who didn’t receive deals.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / November 21

Mets tender contracts to all but Kranick, Young, and Castillo

Yesterday, our Lukas Vlahos laid out the cases for the Mets’ various non-tender candidates, highlighting eight players who could be considered on the bubble.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 21

New York Mets make a decision on Max Kranick

The New York Mets have made their decision on Max Kranick, choosing to non-tender the right-hander ahead of Friday's 6 PM deadline, per The Athletic's Will Sammon.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 2

New York Mets reliever given faster injury timeline

One of the New York Mets' bullpen arms appears to have avoided the worst outcome despite a season-ending injury. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Mets reliever Max Kranick did not undergo Tommy John surgery, which had been a possibility after he suffered a right flexor strain.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Max Kranick to undergo Tommy John surgery

Mets reliever Max Kranick is slated to undergo Tommy John surgery, per Newsday’s Laura Albanese. It’ll be the second time he’s undergone Tommy John surgery in the past 37 months.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 13

New York Mets could lose another reliever to Tommy John surgery

The New York Mets already lost Dedniel Nunez to his second Tommy John surgery and now could lose another promising relief pitcher to the same fate. As manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Sunday, right-hander Max Kranick is under consideration for Tommy John surgery.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 21

Mets' reliever sidelined for 3-4 weeks with minor flexor strain

The New York Mets are facing yet another injury to their bullpen, as an MRI revealed a minor flexor strain in Max Kranick’s throwing arm. As first reported by MLB.com beat writer Anthony DiComo, Kranick will be sidelined for 3-4 weeks as he deals with the injury to his elbow.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 19

Mets place Kranick on injured list, call up Núñez and Hagenman, option Adcock

The team has made a variety of moves ahead of their series finale. The Mets have placed right-handed pitcher Max Kranick on the injured list with a right elbow strain, called up Justin Hagenman and Dedniel Núñez, and optioned Ty Adcock to Triple-A Syracuse.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 19

New York Mets place Max Kranick on IL, recall Dedniel Nunez

The New York Mets are making a slew of roster moves to their bullpen. Ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves, the Mets are placing

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 12

New York Mets to recall reliever Max Kranick from Triple-A

The New York Mets are planning to recall one of their pleasant surprises out of the bullpen this season. On Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Mets plan to recall reliever Max Kranick from Triple-A.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Mets Pitcher Reacts to Message From Franchise Legend

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 17

Mets call-up veteran outfielder, reliever Max Kranick in flurry of roster moves

The New York Mets announced a slew of roster moves ahead of their seven-game homestand, which begins tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals. On Thursday afternoon, the Mets officially placed outfielder Jose Siri on the 10-day injured list after suffering a fractured left tibia during his at-bat against the Athletics on Saturday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 16

New York Mets make Max Kranick decision amid Justin Hagenman call-up

The New York Mets have sent down one of their most impressive relief arms, at least in the interim, to make room for an extra pitcher on Wednesday in Justin Hagenman.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 15

Should the Mets plan for a bullpen game on their next homestand?

The New York Mets have gotten off to a strong 11-5 start this season due to excellent work from their pitching staff. The bullpen, which has been a weakness for years, has morphed into a strength this season.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Mets Legend Sends Message to Team's Rising Star After Blue Jays Game

New York Mets pitcher Max Kranick has had a unique big league journey. The 27-year-old was an 11th-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 but has pitched sparingly at the top level since then.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Mets' Carlos Mendoza Makes Admission About Max Kranick Decision

Max Kranick’s outing for the New York Mets on April 1, 2025, against the Miami Marlins was a remarkable display of precision, efficiency, and command. In a relief role, Kranick dominated the opposing lineup, pitching three perfect innings while requiring only 22 pitches to retire all nine batters.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Max Kranick is Key for the Mets Bullpen

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 30

Mets' Max Kranick impresses in first big league outing in three years

Despite the New York Mets losing two out of three in their opening series against the Houston Astros this weekend, the Mets still saw some great pitching both out of their bullpen and rotation.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 8

Max Kranick Continues Spring Domination

Max Kranick continues to open some eyes this spring. He turned in another strong outing on Friday, throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings to bring his total to seven shutouts on the spring.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 6

Max Kranick might be the best reliever you’ve never heard of

A name out of nowhere is now in the mix for a late-inning role. If you’ve not been following the Mets closely during Spring Training, this headline likely elicited one reaction; who the heck is Max Kranick?

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / May 8, 2024

Mets re-sign veteran RHP and designate Max Kranick for assignment

The New York Mets have brought back righty Yohan Ramirez for his second stint with the team in 2024 and designated RHP Max Kranick for assignment. Steve

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 29, 2024

Mets pitcher to start season on IL due to hamstring strain

The Mets informed reporters, including Tim Britton of The Athletic, that right-hander Max Kranick has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 12, 2024

Pirates Lose Max Kranick to Mets Via Waivers

The New York Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Max Kranick off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The Pirates had designated Kranick for assignment last week to make room on the active roster for left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 5, 2024

Pirates Designate Max Kranick For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right-handed pitcher Max Kranick for assignment. The move was necessary to make room on the 40-man roster for Martín Pérez, as his one-year deal with Pittsburgh became official on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 21, 2023

Pirates All 40: An Important Spring Awaits Max Kranick

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster. Max Kranick has been away from the major leagues for 19 months.