For perspective, Cueto earned a 1.8 WAR in 25 starts last season.His start to the season is not only special, it’s mandatory. The San Francisco Giants other ace, Madison Bumgarner, has yet to make a pitch in 2018 and won’t return until June at the earliest.
Cueto has shined in his familiar role as team ace as he had when he pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals before coming to San Francisco two seasons ago.
The hashtag #DiaDeCueto has returned with confidence as Cueto has continued to dominate. In two starts this season, he has held a no hitter until at least the fifth inning and he currently holds a 13 inning scoreless streak.