Not sure the definition of Ace, but he leads MLB in Ks, has a 1.73 era, 2.71 FIP, and a.808 WHIP. He has not been an “ace” in the past but sure is pitching like one this year beginning with the WBC. Will he sustain it, I dunno but MN must be giddy right now with what they got even having given up an 11 WAR player.