Maine’s innings-eating, post-Tommy John breakout arm
In the 2026 season, Krieger emerged as Maine’s workhorse starter after missing 2025 with Tommy John surgery, leading the Black Bears with 88.2 innings and earning America East First Team honors before being drafted by the Yankees. His calling card is durability and competitive feel: after a rocky early stretch, he finished strong and posted a 3.04 ERA over his last nine starts, showing he can take the ball, adjust, and keep grinding. If you want a tough, innings-heavy starter with real comeback grit, Krieger absolutely deserves a look.
