First, if Felix doesn't already think of himself as a Cy Young winner and a perfect game pitcher, then maybe someone should jog his memory. He was the one who helped make wins a meaningless stat by winning the Cy on a terrible team.
I doubt it, but are 20 wins part of a performance bonus for Felix? I seem to think 200 IP is more likely, which would be something to talk about if he can't get through 5 next time out (heaven forbid). What message does it send to put him in in relief for an inning to pick up that 200.1 innings bonus?
What I can't decide is what type of message it send to the rest of the team. Does it give Taijuan or Roenis something to strive for when their work can be cut short to pad the stats of the team's superstar, or do feelings of entitlement create rifts between players. I don't think Felix is going to claim his own corner of the locker room and install private tvs and a recliner any time soon, but you get the feeling egos don't play well on this team.