Max Kranick has overcome career challenges, including being designated for assignment and struggling in Triple-A, to make a strong push for a bullpen position with the Mets. This spring, his fastball has reached impressive speeds between 97-98 mph, resulting in eight strikeouts over four appearances without allowing an earned run. Initially hesitant about switching from starter to reliever, Kranick found success by adhering to a structured training plan recommended by the Mets' coaching staff, demonstrating marked improvement and consistency. His evolving performance earned him a spot on the wild-card roster for the playoffs.
"I showed up at Syracuse pissed off at the world. I was of the mindset I was going to figure things out on my own and that did not go well."
"[Crawford] was like, 'I am going to give you a couple of drills to do, we are going to look up in 4-6 weeks, and if things aren't headed in the right direction, then of course we can change and pivot off of that...'"
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