Wheeler's Rate Stats Say Cy Young, Odds Say Otherwise
Zack Wheeler is +750 to win NL Cy Young, not the favorite. Strip out the missed-time narrative and his rate stats tell a very different story.
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Zack Wheeler is +750 to win NL Cy Young, not the favorite. Strip out the missed-time narrative and his rate stats tell a very different story.
Wheeler is 9-1, 2.28 ERA, and just K'd 14 batters. MLB kept him out of the All-Star Game in his own city. He called it BS, then declined the late invite.
The 2026 All-Star Game is at Citizens Bank Park. Zack Wheeler plays for the Phillies. His agent called the snub 'tone deaf.' Wheeler struck out 14 in reply.
Zack Wheeler is 8-1 with a 2.36 ERA. The All-Star Game is in his stadium. He's not going. Philadelphia is conditioned for this pain, but this one still stings.