Mets legend Ed Kranepool has found kidney he needs

Ed Kranepool is finally getting his wish.

The Mets legend is due to get a new kidney next month, Kranepool and the team confirmed Monday. Kranepool will be at Citi Field prior to Monday’s game against the Phillies to talk about the procedure.

The 74-year-old has battled diabetes and other serious health issues for years and has been in need of a kidney transplant since at least last year, when the Mets got involved and Kranepool and the organization made a public plea for help.

It came from an anonymous donor, according to the team. Kranepool had hoped to get a transplant in January, but the donor had a health issue and the procedure fell through.

Kranepool, a native of The Bronx, was part of the 1969 World Series-winning team that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season.

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