Max Kranick

Max Kranick has a strained left hamstring and is expected to open the season on the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Kranick had been competing for a spot towards the end of the starting rotation for the Mets this season. Tylor Megill, Joey Lucchesi and Jose Butto are likely in competition for a rotation spot in camp.

Max Kranick did not factor into the decision Saturday against the Reds, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits across four innings. He walked two and struck out two.

Fantasy Impact

Kranick allowed runs in all but one innings in which he appeared. He finishes 2021 with a 6.28 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across 38.2 innings with 32 strikeouts.

Max Kranick (2-3) earned the win Sunday against the Phillies, tossing five shutout innings while allowing four hits and three walks. He struck out five.

Fantasy Impact

Kranick was effective against a hot Phillies lineup. Overall, though, the rookie hasn't been good to start his career; he owns a 6.23 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 34.2 innings with 30 strikeouts.

Max Kranick did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins, allowing three runs on four hits across five innings. He walked four and struck out six.

Fantasy Impact

Kranick was pretty inefficient on Sunday, issuing four walks and needing 82 pitches to get through five frames. He may be a candidate to lose his spot in the rotation, as he has a 7.28 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 29.2 innings with 25 strikeouts.

Max Kranick (1-3) took the loss Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on eight hits in 4.2 innings. He walked two and struck out one.

Fantasy Impact

Kranick was recalled from the minors to make this start and was roughed up by the White Sox. In 24.2 major league innings this season, he's struggled to a 7.66 ERA and 1.78 WHIP.