Cristian Mena

Mena Struggles in Debut, D-Backs Still Triumph Over Dodgers

Cristian Mena had a rough start, allowing four earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over three innings in Wednesday's 12-4 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing, marking his first major league start, ballooned his ERA to 12.00 and WHIP to 2.33, which are far from ideal indicators for fantasy managers. His 6.0 K/9 and low strikeout-to-walk ratio of 0.67 further dampen his immediate appeal in fantasy formats. Given these numbers and a staggering 13.59 FIP, fantasy managers should be wary of using Mena in their lineups until he shows signs of substantial improvement or a more favorable matchup presents itself.