WATCHLIST: September 1 is approaching

The WatchList column is a quick-hit look at those minor league players who may be on the verge of a callup, 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 callups, and the WatchList can be purely speculative.

Travis d'Arnaud (C, NYM)
If not for a fractured foot from a foul tip in April, the 24-year-old would likely be ensconced as the Mets' everyday catcher. d'Arnaud is in his third organization. He was originally drafted by the Phillies before being sent to the Blue Jays in '09...

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