Max Kranick To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Briefly

Max Kranick will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in 37 months, following a previous UCL procedure in June 2022. He missed nearly all of the 2023 season but returned with the Mets in 2025, recording a 3.65 ERA over 37 innings. His walk rate of 3.4% ranks fifth best among 347 pitchers. Due to the timing of his surgery, Kranick may miss most or all of the 2026 season, complicating his arbitration eligibility and future with the Mets.
Max Kranick will undergo Tommy John surgery for the second time in 37 months, impacting his progress after previously missing nearly all of the 2023 season.
After the Mets claimed him off waivers in January 2024, Kranick made a return in 2025, recording a 3.65 ERA over 37 innings despite a below-average strikeout rate.
Due to the timing of his surgery, Kranick might miss the entire 2026 season, with a potential return in September, while his arbitration eligibility complicates his status.
Kranick's 3.4% walk rate ranks fifth best among 347 pitchers with at least 30 innings pitched in 2025, showcasing effectiveness despite a low strikeout percentage.
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