After 126 Games with the New York Mets, Zack Wheeler signed with NL East rival, Philadelphia, which has been a good fit for both parties.
Wheeler’s first season was during the COVID year, but was good with a 4-2 record with a 2.92 ERA over 71 Innings. For the first time in his career, Wheeler received Cy Young votes (12th overall), and it set the stage for what is to date his best season on Philadelphia.
Wheeler was the runner-up for the National League Cy Young, and he led the league in Innings (213.1) and Strikeouts (247), while posting a 2.78 ERA and 1.008 WHIP. This was his first All-Star year, though not his only All-Star caliber campaign, as 2022 was good with a 12-7 record and a 2.82 ERA.
Last year, Wheeler finished sixth in Cy Young voting (13-6, 3.61 ERA, 212 SO) and won three Games in the post-season. Wheeler is closing in on 35, and might not have much years in the upper-tier left in him, but we have seen other hurlers do so.
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