Being a starting pitcher has taken Max Kranick far.
In his professional career, up until 2022, Max Kranick has had 75 total appearances. Of those, all except four saw him as the starting pitcher. He made nine starts with the Pirates last season.
This campaign has a completely different vibe for the righty. Kranick had three starts on a rehab assignment to kick off 2022. However, he is being used currently exclusively as a reliever.
On May 7, Kranick made his 2022 big league debut as a reliever, in the role of the 27th man in a doubleheader.