Kevin Plawecki (C, NYM) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in two-catcher and NL-only leagues

OWNED IN: 5% of Fleaflicker leagues

ANALYSIS: Before the season began, many (including yours truly) were touting Travis d'Arnaud as a breakout candidate. TDA was well on his way to making good on that promise, slashing .317/.356/.537 through his first 11 games before having his hand broken by an errant fastball. He'll miss at least a month. Fortunately for the streaking Mets, they have a top prospect to replace him in Kevin Plawecki.

Plawecki has only modest pop, but he makes lots of contact and seems to have a solid grasp of the strike zone. In his two full minor league seasons across four levels, he posted a .307/.378/.455 line. If you're among the unfortunate owners of d'Arnaud, Yan Gomes, Jonathan Lucroy, or John Jaso, Plawecki's a solid short-term fix with upside. Those of you in shallow, one-catcher, and/or mixed leagues can afford to adopt a wait and see approach, but deep leaguers should make the add.