Max Kranick didn’t pitch an inning for the New York Mets in the regular season and hasn’t appeared in any major league game since May 2022

The New York Mets are entering their wild-card series against the Milwaukee Brewers with a pitcher on the roster who hasn’t played a major league game since 2022. His name is Max Kranick, and the Mets added him via waivers in January before he strained his hamstring in spring training.

The Mets’ wild-card roster featured one surprise. Max Kranick, who did not pitch in the major leagues this year and whom the Mets designated for assignment in May, could pitch for the club for the first time in October.