He was definitely better than just "OK". He went downhill? He got injured; a concussion to be exact. I wouldn't really call his coming back going downhill. He just wasn't himself, which is more than understandable. He went back to Providence and has looked great there. We'll see now. Even if he struggles, you don't write him off as a nothing prospect. It seems like you're trending that way though.
Sounds like he's starting with Bergeron. I guess it depends on who he's actually called up for. I believe it's an emergency re-call, but if you can't do that for a suspended player, then he's actually up for Acciari. However, as long as he's up, I'm sure he's in the top 6.