Through the tumultuous first two months of the season, one highlight for the Mets has been Zack Wheeler. Not only has he returned to the rotation after a two-year absence, but a third of the way through the season, Wheeler has quickly become the most consistent and reliable pitcher on the staff.
Wheeler has turned in a quality start in five of his last six calls to the bump. In his last outing, Wheeler overcame a tough situation in the first inning and set sail for seven innings with only one run allowed against Texas — not bad considering the Rangers loaded the bases against Wheeler with no outs in the opening frame.