Nationals sign 3.65 ERA reliever who was cut by Mets and drafted by Pirates
The Washington Nationals have signed right-handed reliever Max Kranick, who posted a 3.65 ERA in 37 innings for the New York Mets before being non-tendered in November. Kranick, originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016, is still recovering from Tommy John Surgery and is not expected to join the majors immediately. He will likely undergo a minor league rehab assignment before becoming active.
- ▪Max Kranick was non-tendered by the New York Mets after posting a 3.65 ERA in 37 innings.
- ▪Kranick underwent Tommy John Surgery in 2022, which affected his development with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- ▪The Nationals will need to place Kranick on their active roster if they promote him, as he is out of minor league options.
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