MAX KRANICK NEWS

Works three innings Kranick (forearm) allowed one run (none earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out two across three innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact This was Kranick's second rehab outing with Indianapolis and his longest appearance of the season as he works back from a forearm strain he sustained during the lockout. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut in 2021 but struggled to a 6.28 ERA with a 1.71 WHIP across 38.2 innings. He is likely to remain in Triple-A after being activated from the injured list, but given the current state of the Pirates' starting staff, he could be called upon to enter the big-league rotation at some point this season.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates play in game 2 of series

The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers visit the Pirates to begin 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoerner leads Cubs against the Pirates following 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Nico Hoerner's four-hit game on Saturday

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment shifts to Triple-A Kranick (forearm) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Kranick began his rehab assignment at Low-A Bradenton but hasn't appeared in a game since April 12. He threw a side session in Indianapolis on Tuesday and is expected to appear in a game for the Triple-A club Friday. It seems likely that he'll remain in Indianapolis when healthy since he's out of options.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take home losing streak into matchup with the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs aim to end their three-game home slide with a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs open a four-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes bullpen session Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Kranick (forearm) threw a side session at Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report...

Impact Kranick made his first rehab start for Low-A Bradenton on April 12, but he may have suffered a minor setback coming out of that outing, as he hasn't pitched since. The fact that he hasn't been shut down from throwing can be viewed as a positive sign, and he looks poised to throw again this weekend. If all goes well, Kranick could make his second rehab start at some point during the upcoming week for Indianapolis.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Pirates, try to extend home win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Pirates into game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers take on the Pirates in first of 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington Nationals

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates play the Washington Nationals Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals on Saturday

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hayes leads Pirates against the Nationals following 4-hit performance

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals after Ke'Bryan Hayes had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the Cubs

APRIL 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs aim to close out 2-game series win against the Pirates

The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates play on Wednesday for the second game of a two-game series

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts up rehab assignment Kranick (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Low-A Bradenton.

Impact Kranick didn't see any action during the Grapefruit League slate while he recovered from a right forearm strain, so Tuesday's outing will likely be the first of multiple rehab appearances for the 24-year-old before he's activated from the 10-day injured list. The time Kranick missed along with the fact that he has minor-league options remaining likely means that he'll be sent to Triple-A Indianapolis once reinstated, though the organization's plans for him could change if the big club has an opening in the rotation a few weeks down the road.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates open 2-game series against the Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates start a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arenado leads Cardinals against the Pirates after 4-hit outing

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Pirates after Nolan Arenado had four hits on Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Pirates

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals meet the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals host the Pirates in the season opener

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates for the season opener

APRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins season on injured list The Pirates placed Kranick on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact According to Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com, Kranick first experienced tightness in his right arm while throwing a live batting practice during the lockout. According to Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune, Kranick was deemed asymptomatic of the injury shortly after reporting to camp and has resumed facing hitters, but he'll still have to start the season on the IL after not making an appearance during the Grapefruit League slate. Pittsburgh will likely want to see Kranick make at least two rehab starts before activating him from the IL, and since he has minor-league options remaining, he could end up settling at Triple-A Indianapolis once he's reinstated.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Yajure, Max Kranick slowed as Pirates' opening day rotation gains some clarity Miguel Yajure and Max Kranick — two options for the Pirates’ starting rotation — are slightly behind some of their peers.

MARCH 23, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Takes no-decision Kranick allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Kranick struggled to subdue Cincinnati's bats; the big blow came in the fourth via a two-run shot by Eugenio Suarez that gave the Reds a 4-0 lead. Thankfully for Kranick, the Pirates rallied to spare him the loss. The right-hander finishes the season with an inflated 6.28 ERA and a suboptimal 32:19 K:BB. Even with these numbers, Kranick flashed upside in his first campaign (he was pulled after five perfect innings in his MLB debut against the Cardinals in June), and will squarely be in the fight for a roster spot next season.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kranick expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati

The Pirates are expected to send Max Kranick to the mound Saturday and the Reds will give Tyler Mahle the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS