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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.

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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 / Mets Merized Online / April 7

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Ride Great Pitching For First Series Sweep

Clutch pitching was the spark that helped the New York Mets clinch their first series sweep of 2025. More specifically, the bullpen was absolutely stellar throughout the three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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 / Mets Merized Online / April 2

Max Kranick Carrying Strong Spring Over Into Regular Season

One of the main stories of spring training for the Mets, Max Kranick has one-upped himself in his first two outings of the regular season. After finishing

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

Max Kranick is Key for the Mets Bullpen

MLB bullpens are extremely volatile. In one year, a player can be crucial to a team’s success, and the opposite the next year. That’s why it is key for teams to produce new bullpen arms, especially in today’s game.

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 26

Mets Opening Day Roster Notes: Baty, Senger, Kranick Make the Team

The Mets’ Opening Day 26-man roster is continuing to take shape, with the team announcing that Brett Baty, Max Kranick, A.J. Minter, Huascar Brazobán and Hayden Senger will officially be suiting up for Thursday’s game against the Astros.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 16

Holmes, Kranick Show First Blemishes Of Spring

Turns out, Clay Holmes and Max Kranick are, in fact, mortal. Who knew? The latest success stories to emerge from the New York Mets’ highly touted pitching lab both have forced their way into the conversation this spring.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 15

Holmes Reaches Five Innings, Kranick Struggles in Fall 4-1 Loss to Nats

With just two weeks away from the start of the regular season, the New York Mets turned to their Opening Day starter against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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 / Mets Merized Online / March 7

Kranick Shines, Blackburn Falters in Mets’ Walk-Off Loss to Nationals

Paul Blackburn hurt his case for a spot in the rotation, but Max Kranick bolstered his bid for a place in the bullpen. Blackburn served up a pair of homers Friday in the Mets’ 5-4 walk-off loss to the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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 / New York Mets on SI / February 28

Mets manager praises reliever following another strong outing

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.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Mets Outright Max Kranick

Right-hander Max Kranick has cleared waivers and been outrighted off the Mets’ 40-man roster. Kranick was designated for assignment earlier this week, and he’ll now report to Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / May 8

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 / Amazin' Avenue / April 23

Mets reinstate Max Kranick from injured list, option him to Syracuse

Kranick had been on a rehab assignment. The Mets have reinstated right-handed pitcher Max Kranick from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse.

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.