MAX KRANICK NEWS

Making case for bullpen spot Kranick has posted a 7:0 K:BB over 6.1 scoreless innings through his first three Grapefruit League appearances, and Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that Kranick could be puttin...

Impact The 27-year-old righty appeared to be on the outside looking in for a spot on the 26-man roster, but the Mets waived Sean Reid-Foley on Tuesday, and neither Dedniel Nunez (elbow) nor A.J. Minter (hip) are guaranteed to be ready for Opening Day. Kranick hit 98 mph with his fastball out of the bullpen at Triple-A Syracuse last year, and his sweeper has drawn raves from scouts. He could provide New York with a long-relief option to begin the campaign.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kranick hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022. Now he's with the Mets in the playoffs

Max Kranick didn’t pitch an inning for the New York Mets in the regular season and hasn’t appeared in any major league game since May 2022

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to roster The Mets selected Kranick's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Kranick was booted off the Mets' 40-man roster back in May and has yet to pitch for them at the major-league level. However, the club has elected to add him to its roster for the wild-card series against the Brewers in a long relief role. Kranick posted a 3.82 ERA and 64:24 K:BB over 70.2 innings this season at Syracuse.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets pitching depth takes hit as Max Kranick goes down with hamstring strain WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Mets are getting thin on starting pitching already. Right-hander Max Kranick was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstr...

MARCH 1, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mets put Max Kranick on IL in latest hit to pitching depth The Mets have one less candidate to fill Kodai Senga’s rotation spot.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Makes room for Perez Kranick was designated for assignment Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kranick missed nearly all of the 2023 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, though he managed to turn in 16.1 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis to close the year. He maintained a solid 2.76 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with a 12:6 K:BB, but he'll have to work his way back up the depth chart with a team this spring. The move made room for Martin Perez on the 40-man roster.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned The Pirates reinstated Kranick (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Kranick has spent all season on the injured list while working his way back from a Tommy John surgery he received in June 2022. Kranick struggled during his rehab assignment, allowing eight runs in 8.1 innings, and he will remain in Triple-A for the time being. It's possible Kranick returns to the majors before the end of the season to provide a fresh bullpen arm, but he would likely have to show improvement in the minors first.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Friday's rehab start Kranick (elbow) struck out four and gave up one hit and one walk over 2.2 scoreless innings Friday in his rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Kranick was lit up for five earned runs while recording just four outs in his first rehab start for Single-A Bradenton on Aug. 13, but he's bounced back well over his subsequent two outings, striking out six while issuing just one walk in 5.2 innings. The right-hander is working his way back from June 2022 Tommy John surgery and looks as though he's being built back up from a starting role, as he tossed 44 pitches Friday. Kranick will likely make at least two or three more rehab appearances for Indianapolis before the Pirates entertain the possibility of bringing him back from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts rehab to Triple-A Kranick (elbow) had his rehab assignment shifted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kranick struggled across two outings and 4.1 innings by allowing five earned runs with Single-A Bradenton. He turned things around a bit in his opening appearance with Indianapolis, allowing only one hit across 2.2 scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one. Kranick is returning from Tommy John surgery, and it's possible that he will be activated from the injured list at some point in September.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Kranick (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kranick has been working his way back from a Tommy John procedure that he underwent in June 2022, and is now set to begin the final stage of his rehab process. Kranick will likely require multiple starts in the minors before returning to Pittsburgh, but he could be back by early September if all goes well during his assignment. The 26-year-old righty holds a 5.56 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 43.2 innings across his big-league career.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Kranick (elbow) is on track to begin a rehab assignment early next week with Low-A Bradenton, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kranick is over 14 months removed from Tommy John surgery and should be an option for Pittsburgh's pitching staff around the beginning of September if all goes well on the farm. It's not yet clear whether the Pirates plan to bring him back as a starter or reliever. They could use help in either area of the depth chart.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two weeks from facing hitters Kranick (elbow) is slated to begin facing hitters in two weeks, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Kranick threw a bullpen session at PNC Park on Friday as he continues to ramp up his rehab from last June's Tommy John surgery. He'll eventually go out on a rehab assignment after facing hitters for a bit, but it will be a while. Kranick could make a late-season return, but the Pirates probably aren't counting on him to really contribute until 2024.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing off flat ground Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said April 19 that Kranick (elbow) has been cleared to play catch four times per week at a distance of 125 feet, MLB.com reports.

Impact Kranick, who is recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June, looks like he could be ready to begin throwing bullpen sessions at some point in May. The 25-year-old right-hander looks like he has a chance to return from the 60-day injured list this season, though likely not until August or September.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: More from Tomczyk: - RHP Max Kranick (Tommy... - The Athletic More from Tomczyk: - RHP Max Kranick (Tommy John) throwing four times a week at 120 feet w/out issues - RHP Chase De Jong threw side session...

APRIL 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes on IL The Pirates placed Kranick (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Mark Mathias, whom the Pirates acquired from Texas on Wednesday. Kranick isn't expected to return until late in the season, if at all, as he recovers from June 2022 Tommy John surgery.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing late April for mound work Kranick (elbow) is expected to resume throwing off a mound in late April, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Kranick, who underwent Tommy John surgery last June, has reported to the Pirates' spring camp and is soon expected to resume throwing five times a week. He'll gradually stretch out his throwing distance off flat ground before advancing to bullpen sessions at some point over the next three months, but it doesn't look as though he'll be on pace to pitch in games until August or September, in a best-case scenario.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire 1B Ji-Man Choi from Rays

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates try to keep home win streak alive, host the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals trying to extend a four-game home winning streak

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates host the Cardinals, look to continue home win streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates, on a three-game home winning streak, host the St. Louis Cardinals

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates play the Cardinals looking to stop road slide

The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end an eight-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates take road skid into matchup against the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end a seven-game road slide

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates aim to sweep series against the Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruz leads Pirates against the Reds after 4-hit outing

The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Cincinnati Reds after Oneil Cruz had four hits against the Reds on Monday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS