Bailey Falter was knocked around in Fridays’ Cactus League start against the Athletics, allowing two runs on three hits in his 1 2/3 innings of work.

Falter also issued one walk while striking out three in the ballgame. All of the damage done against him came in the opening inning as Max Muncy delivered a two-out, two-run double. His three punchouts on the afternoon came via Carlos Cortes, Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom. Falter got four whiffs on 44 pitches in the game, registering a solid CSW of 30 percent. As long as he doesn’t completely implode this spring, he’s slated to open the regular season as the Royals’ fifth starter, though he’s unlikely to have much value from a fantasy perspective.