The Mets continue to receive indications they may have something in Corey Oswalt, but other rookie pitchers are far from showing they can potentially help the club.
Tyler Bashlor was thrust into a key spot Sunday and folded. The right-handed reliever left a 96-mph fastball over the plate that Nick Markakis hammered for a go-ahead homer in the 10th inning, sending the Mets to a 5-4 loss to the Braves at Citi Field.
The 25-year-old Bashlor, who has struggled in his six appearances since arriving to the Mets on June 25, is among a handful of hard-throwing young relievers the Mets would like to evaluate heading to next season, joining a list that includes fellow rookies Drew Smith and Bobby Wahl.