No, that is not the win-loss record and ERA of Aaron Heilman. "Heart Attack" Heilman is slightly better (2-7, 5.56). 1-8, 5.77 is the win-loss record and ERA of Luis Ayala, the former Nationals righty acquired by the Mets today in exchange for minor-league infielder Anderson Hernandez. The burning question for many Met fans, including myself, is "Why?" Ayala leads NL relievers in losses (8). His ERA in August is 7.36. Heilman's is 12.91, but he's already on the roster.
In searching for any plausible explanation for this deal, I have found two.
1. He was the best right-handed reliever on the market.
2. He owns the Phillies.
The numbers regarding #2 are intriguing. In 35 career appearances against the Phils, Ayala is 4-1, with a 1.47 ERA and .203 BAA. And with five more pivotal matchups against Philly, maybe this move will pay off.
The move also likely means the end of Eddie Kunz's first stint as a Met. Kunz struggled in very limited action with the big club (4 ER in 2.2 IP over 4 outings since being recalled two weeks ago), but expect him to be back once September call-ups roll around, if not sooner.
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