Mets' Rafael Montero: Ugly debut Wednesday

Montero (0-1) gave up two runs on three hits and three walks over 1.2 innings Wednesday, suffering a loss to the Braves in extra innings.

After creating a mess in the 11th and then wriggling out of it, Montero absolutely imploded in the 12th inning, loading the bases before giving up a two-run double to Matt Kemp. Once a credible rotation prospect for the Mets, Montero is distinctly a bullpen arm at the age of 25 -- in fact, Wednesday was his birthday. Look for him to work low-leverage innings in relief this year.