Phillies signed RHP Max Kranick to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Kranick, 29, spent the 2026 season in the Nationals’ organization where he registered a 9.33 ERA, 2,18 WHIP and an 11/13 K/BB ratio across 18 1/3 innings at the MLB level. He’ll get a chance to compete for a spot in the Phillies’ bullpen with a strong showing in Grapefruit League play.