Okay, now we're 10 starts down and let's see where we are with Zack Wheeler who went 6.1 IP, 2 ER, 10 Hits, 1 BBs, 6 Ks against the Brew crew yesterday afternoon. 8.25 K/9, 3.72 BB/9...5.5 IPS...3.72 ERA with a 3.95 FIP/3.88 xFIP...37.5% hard contact...hmmmm. On one hand, I'm more inclined to believe his last six outings over his first four, but that doesn't really help things even with the 2.65 ERA as his 4.01 FIP and 3.92 xFIP are the same, with an even worse 4.50 BB/9 and 7.94 K/9. He's also had a damn fine schedule thus far, facing three tough teams (Nats twice + Arizona) with seven ideal matchups (MIA, PHI, PHI, SFG, LAA, PIT, MIL). I think there is still some upside to be tapped into here - his stuff has high potential - but I wonder if we'll see him make that full climb this year. Not to mention, it's kinda shocking of all the starters in the league, Wheeler hasn't been SPOIL'D yet. He's hanging in the 70s and while he may deserve a small bump to the mid to late 60s, I think he's going to be a fringe arm to own in 12 teamers and not the guy I want to roll with as my flier.
Let’s see how every other SP did yesterday:
I think that Triggs can hold his own tonight, but I’m scared because it’s the Nats. Should I roll with him?
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