WATCHLIST: Pitching on the Horizon

The WatchList column is a quick-hit, twice-a-week look at those minor-league players that due to an organizational opening or continued improvement are on the verge of a callup. Many of the players covered in WatchList will not be top-level prospects, but instead players that could hold some short-term fanalytic value in the right situation.

April 25

Chris Schwinden (RHP, NYM)
With the recent injury to Mike Pelfrey, many believe the highly anticipated arrival of Matt Harvey has arrived. Harvey just is not ready to step in, nor has he proved it in AAA so far. Instead, Chris Schwinden may be the answer. A career 3.53 ERA in the minors says something about his ability to stay in the game. His career 7.7 Dom is not exciting and may...

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