Monell was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Mike Vorkunov of The Star-Ledger reports. Travis d'Arnaud (elbow) was placed on the disabled list, creating the need for another catcher. Kevin Plawecki will get most of the playing time, with Monell likely spelling him one or twice per week. The 29-year-old Monell was never a highly regarded prospect, but he does have a .374/.434/.551 slash line for Triple-A Las Vegas this season. Of course, he's been playing in an extreme hitter's park, and owns a .407 BABIP.