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Nationals Reinstate Max Kranick From 60-Day Injured List

Washington reinstated Kranick from the 60-day injured list. The 28-year-old right-hander underwent flexor tendon surgery in 2025 before signing with the Nationals in May on a deal with a club option for 2027. Kranick posted a 3.65 ERA in 37 innings with the Mets last season. He will now join a bullpen with a 5.07 ERA.

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