Max Kranick signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies that includes an invitation to major league camp and a variable salary, [ahoramismo.com] reported.
The agreement gives the 29-year-old right-hander an opportunity to work as a starting pitcher during the upcoming season. Will Sammon of The Athletic first reported the deal on X, citing league sources.
Kranick brings four years of major league experience to Philadelphia after spending the previous season in the Washington Nationals organization.
During his stint with Washington, he made 17 appearances and posted a 9.33 ERA across 18 innings and a third, while recording 11 strikeouts and 13 walks. In the minor leagues last year, he registered a 4.32 ERA over 16 innings and two thirds.
Kranick Recovers from Elbow Surgery and Uses Five Pitches
The Nationals originally signed Kranick in May after a lengthy recovery period. He had not pitched in a game since June 2025 due to an elbow injury that required surgery.
Kranick relies on a five-pitch mix that features a four-seam fastball averaging in the mid-90s mph, which he throws 37 percent of the time. His repertoire also includes a slider at 29 percent, a curveball at 24 percent, a sweeper at 7 percent, and a sinker at 3 percent.
Right-hander Max Kranick and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a deal, league sources said. It's a NRI/split contract that will give Kranick, 29, the opportunity to work as a starter.
General Managers Meetings in Las Vegas
Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations for the Philadelphia Phillies, spoke with media members during the meetings at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The team has not announced additional roster moves following the agreement with Kranick.
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