New York Mets: Corey Oswalt Year in Review

Nov 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Scottsdale Scorpions pitcher Corey Oswalt of the New York Mets against the Glendale Desert Dogs during an Arizona Fall League game at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

During the 2018 season, Corey Oswalt received the opportunity to start multiple games for the New York Mets. The chances in 2019 were very minimal to a point where his only two outings of the season came from the bullpen.

Oswalt saw his velocity increase during Spring Training, which gave the Mets hope in their starting pitching depth. He made two different trips to the big league roster, making one appearance each time. Oswald’s first came in Atlanta when Jason Vargas could not escape the first inning against the Braves. He allowed five runs in 3.2 innings of long relief.

Exile to the Minors

His final outing of the season came on April 26, where he allowed four runs in three innings to the Milwaukee Brewers in a 10-2 loss. Oswalt had two other recalls throughout the season but only lasted a game before he went back to Syracuse, or the season ended.

It was interesting that the Mets did not give Oswalt a chance to pitch in the bullpen with all the injuries they had or even make the starts Walker Lockett received. In Syracuse, he was 10-4 with a 2.82 ERA over 18 starts. The numbers were indeed there, but the Mets refused to pull the trigger. The Mets are focused on keeping him a starter, but the only way he cracks the rotation in 2020 is due to an injury.

Grades:

Pitching Repertoire: C, Fastball velocity increased, and his change-up showed swing and miss potential.

Control: F, Uncharacteristically walked six batters in 6.2 innings.

Composure: N/A

Intangibles: A

Overall: F, It will be interesting to see what the Mets do with Oswalt in 2020.

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