The Mets are non-tendering right-handed reliever Max Kranick ahead of Friday’s 6 p.m. deadline, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic.
Kranick was a great story early in 2025, posting a 2.55 ERA in 17.2 innings through the end of April while becoming one of the Mets’ most reliable relievers.
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But he struggled after that, allowing runs in seven of his next 12 appearances (between May 1 and June 15).
After his outing on June 15, Kranick was diagnosed with a minor flexor strain and was initially shut down for three-to-four weeks.
However, he underwent Tommy John surgery over the summer and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2026 season.
In addition to Kranick, the Mets are also non-tendering left-handed reliever Danny Young, who had Tommy John surgery in May.
The Mets have lots of work to do this offseason when it comes to putting the bullpen together.
Aside from A.J. Minter (who exercised his player option for 2026) and Brooks Raley (whose club option for 2026 was picked up on Tuesday) there are no 2025 bullpen members who are a lock to be back. And Minter’s start to the season will likely be delayed by a few weeks as he works his way back from the lat surgery that ended his 2025 campaign.
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Trade deadline acquisitions Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers, and Gregory Soto are all free agents.
Members of the Mets’ 40-man roster who could be relief options next season include Huascar Brazoban (who is arbitration-eligible), Jonathan Pintaro, and Dylan Ross.
Reed Garrett, who has been a mainstay the last two seasons, is expected to miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
