Albany’s high-usage righty with swing-and-miss upside and some turbulence
In the 2026 season, Tyler Kneller has been a key arm for Albany, flashing strikeout ability and a sharp rebound in run prevention after a rough 2025 campaign, when he logged 42.1 innings with a 9.78 ERA before settling into a stronger role in 2026.[2] He’s a 6-foot-4 right-hander with starter experience, a track record of big-league volume, and the kind of durability and competitiveness coaches usually love, but his 2026 line still shows he can be hittable in spots and can’t live in the zone without command.[1][2] He’s a fit if a staff wants a tough, experienced innings-eater with upside, not a finished product.[1][3]