Mets call-up veteran outfielder, reliever in flurry of roster moves

The New York Mets announced several key roster moves ahead of their seven-game homestand, which begins against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Mar 11, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets left fielder Jose Azocar (30) looks on against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The New York Mets announced several key roster moves ahead of their seven-game homestand, which begins against the St. Louis Cardinals.

We’ve selected outfielder José Azócar to the Major League roster.

Outfielder Jose Siri has been placed on the 10-Day IL, with a left tibia fracture and recalled RHP Max Kranick from Triple-A.

We have optioned RHP Justin Hagenman to Triple-A following yesterday’s game.

— New York Mets (@Mets) April 17, 2025

On Thursday afternoon, the Mets officially placed outfielder Jose Siri on the 10-day injured list. Siri suffered a fractured left tibia during his at-bat against the Athletics on Saturday. His injury resulted in the first Mets roster move, which was the call-up of veteran outfielder José Azócar from the Triple-A Syracuse Mets.

Azócar spent the 2024 season with the San Diego Padres; he slashed .219/.269/.247 with no home runs, two RBI, and five stolen bases in 61 games before being designated for assignment on September 2. The Mets claimed him off waivers three days later. The 28-year-old has yet to establish himself as a major league player. He's batted just .243/.287/.322 with two home runs and 21 RBI across 214 career games.

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Their second move was recalling reliever Max Kranick.

Kranick was optioned yesterday after the Mets called up fellow reliever Justin Hagenman from Triple-A. Hagenman pitched 3.1 innings in a bullpen game against the Minnesota Twins after Griffin Canning fell ill and was scratched from his start. Hagenman was sent back down to Syracuse following his impressive major league debut.

Kranick's return to the major leagues was inevitable. The righty has been a welcome surprise for a Mets bullpen that has been phenomenal to begin the season.

The Mets claimed Kranick off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates last season. His return to the major leagues for the first time in three years has been everything the Amazins' could have hoped for. In seven relief appearances thus far, Kranick has pitched to a 1.54 ERA across 11.2 innings pitched with seven strikeouts and no walks allowed.

With Kranick returning to the big leagues and Azócar set to make his Mets debut, the two will look to make an impact on a New York Mets squad that is already sitting atop first place in the National League East on the young season