The idea that anyone, including Zebby expected him to be a big part of the rotation simply is false. He was one of several guys competing for a spot. I still believe he can be a mlb starter and he pitched great the other day but it was one start. Let’s see him pitch a few more times before wE proclaim anything. I think the difference in performance was much simpler. He got ahead and made guys hit his pitches. That adds up to efficiency and weak contact.