Mets Reliever Kranick Expected Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

New York Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, marking his second such procedure in less than 37 months. Kranick, who was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh in January 2024, had a promising start to the 2025 season with a 3-2 record and a 3.65 ERA over 37 innings, but was placed on the injured list in June due to an elbow strain. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the surgery and noted no date for it yet, while also updating on other injured players like Jesse Winker and Starling Marte. The Mets bullpen received a boost with the return of left-hander Brooks Raley from the 60-day injured list after recovering from his own Tommy John surgery. Given the timing and severity of Kranick’s injury, he is likely to miss most or all of the 2026 season, with potential implications for his roster spot and contract status. This injury represents a significant setback for the Mets' pitching staff, already dealing with multiple absences.