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2019 Atlanta Braves Season in Review: Arodys Vizcaino

Arodys Vizcaino came into the 2019 season with a ton of questions regarding the health of his troublesome right shoulder. When healthy, he produced as a late-inning option for the Braves (0.9 fWAR per 65 innings pitched, never an FIP- above 93) but his availability became suspect due to persistent shoulder issues. Vizcaino entered last offseason eligible for arbitration and there were discussions as to whether he would even be tendered a contract due to those injury concerns. Atlanta and Vizcaino eventually struck a deal, avoiding arbitration with a one-year deal worth $4.8 million.

What were the expectations?