WATCHLIST: An eye on the trade deadline

The WatchList column is a quick-hit look at those minor league players who may be on the verge of a call-up, whether it be due to an injury on the big league club or sterling performance. Many of the players covered in the WatchList will not be top-level prospects, but instead players who could hold some short-term value in the right situation. Of course, there are lots of unknowns and variables when it comes to call-ups, and the WatchList can be purely speculative.

Cristhian Adames (SS, COL)
Though not the most offensively-gifted prospect in the system, the 23-year-old has a variety of talents that could help the Rockies in the near-term. Adames has added defensive versatility to his repertoire which should enhance his overall value...

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