31. Zack Wheeler

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 (12^th 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. 

In 2023, Wheeler finished sixth in Cy Young voting (13-6, 3.61 ERA, 212 SO) and won three Games in the post-season.  Last year, Wheeler was again an All-Star, and was second in Cy Young voting with a 16-7 record with a 2.57 ERA and a league-leading WHIP (0.955)

Wheeler is 35, and might not have much years in the upper-tier left in him, but we have seen other hurlers do so.