Zack Wheeler has not been the ace that the New York Mets thought they were getting in the Carlos Beltran trade. He has battled injuries his entire career. When he has been here, he has not been great either.
Last season, in 17 starts, he posted a 3-7 record with a 5.21 ERA. That line, plus a less than stellar spring training earned him a spot in AAA.
Now if I told you that Wheeler would play a pivotal role in the Mets 2018 season, most would not feel confident in the Mets chances.