Friday Lineup Card: Hail, Cesar!

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Updated on July 2, 2015 11:23PM EST

Projected Starters - A look at Friday's matchups (all times Eastern)

Marlins (Tom Koehler – R) at Cubs (Donn Roach – R), 2:20
Giants (Jake Peavy – R) at Nationals (Gio Gonzalez – L), 6:05
Rays (Chris Archer – R) at Yankees (Masahiro Tanaka – R), 7:05
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Pirates (Charlie Morton – R), 7:05
Blue Jays (Drew Hutchison – R) at Tigers (Anibal Sanchez – R), 7:08
Astros (Dan Straily – R) at Red Sox (Justin Masterson – R), 7:10
Brewers (Mike Fiers – R) at Reds (Michael Lorenzen – R), 7:10
Phillies (Kevin Correia – R) at Braves (Julio Teheran – R), 7:35
Angels (Garrett Richards – R) at Rangers (Chi Chi Gonzalez – R), 8:05
Orioles (Chris Tillman – R) at White Sox (John Danks – L), 8:10
Twins (Tommy Milone – L) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10
Padres (Andrew Cashner – R) at Cardinals (Michael Wacha – R), 8:15
Mariners (J.A. Happ – L) at Athletics (Jesse Chavez – R), 9:05
Rockies (Kyle Kendrick – R) at Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R), 9:40
Mets (Noah Syndergaard – R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Manny Banuelos, SP, ATL (Illness) – Had to leave Thursday's game due to cramping and dehydration.
Sonny Gray, SP, OAK (Illness) – Had to leave Wednesday's game after suffering salmonella poisoning.
Shane Robinson, OF, MIN (Elbow) – May be available for pinch running and defensive duties over the weekend.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, SD (Ankle) – May return to the lineup on Friday.
Jon Jay, OF, STL (Wrist) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Santiago Casilla, RP, SF (General Soreness) – Will not be used for the next few days.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM (Knee) – Did not start on Thursday.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (Knee) – Did not start due to inflammation.

Out

Michael Bourn, OF, CLE (Suspension) – Served a one-game suspension on Thursday.

Players on the DL

Archie Bradley, SP, ARI (Shoulder) – A visit to Dr. James Andrews netted positive results, and Bradley could begin baseball related activities in roughly 10 days.
Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA (Shoulder) – Threw a bullpen session on Thursday.
Dale Thayer, RP, SD (Shoulder) – Expected to make a rehab appearance over the weekend.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (Oblique) – Not expected to play in a rehab game until Friday due to an illness.
Brandon Morrow, SP, SD (Shoulder) – Expected to throw a bullpen session on Saturday after a positive session on Wednesday.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL (Wrist) – Not expected back before the All-Star break.
Matt Harrison, SP, TEX (Back) – Expected to be activated from the DL on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Brad Peacock, SP, HOU (Ribs) – Was transferred to the 60-day DL.
George Springer, OF, HOU (Wrist) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Aaron Harang, SP, PHI (Foot) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS (Thumb) – Started a rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
Jake Odorizzi, SP, TB (Oblique) – Gave up one run on two hits over four innings pitched on Thursday in a rehab start.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB (Knee) – Might start a rehab assignment by August.
Tim Lincecum, SP, SF (Forearm) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.

Transactions - Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.

Activated from the DL

Matt Moore, SP, TB
Jose Fernandez, SP, MIA
Ryan Hanigan, C, BOS
Neftali Feliz, RP, TEX
Chad Billingsley, SP, PHI

Placed on the DL (15-day DL, unless otherwise noted)

Aaron Harang, SP, PHI
George Springer, OF, HOU
Brad Peacock, SP, HOU – transferred to the 60-day DL
Tim Lincecum, SP, SF
Jon Jay, OF, STL

Called Up

Alex Presley, OF, HOU
Kevin Gausman, SP, BAL
Drew Stubbs, OF, COL
Tim Cooney, RP, STL
Chris Taylor, SS, SEA
Manny Banuelos, SP, ATL

Traded

Cody Martin, RP, ATL – to Oakland Athletics for Other Considerations

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)

Willie Bloomquist, SS, SEA
Nate Freiman, 1B, OAK
Michael Feliz, RP, HOU
Kennys Vargas, 1B, MIN
Nick Martinez, SP, TEX
Marc Krauss, 1B, TB
Jose Urena, RP, MIA
Rafael Ynoa, 3B, COL
Jonathan Aro, RP, BOS
Julio Morban, OF, SEA
Tyler Wilson, RP, BAL
Chris Volstad, RP, PIT
Steve Tolleson, 2B, TOR
Doug Bernier, SS, MIN

Closer Watch

Texas Rangers – Shawn Tolleson for closer of the year? Okay, well, maybe I'm not that thrilled with Tolleson's production in 2015, but it should be noted that 27-year old pitcher has filled in admirably as the Rangers' closer when Neftali Feliz went down to injury. Feliz was just activated from the DL on Thursday, although don't expect him to reclaim the closer's role any time soon. The job is Tolleson's, until he can do no more. If you're a hedging towards saves though, Feliz isn't a horrible pick-up.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 3, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
I. Suzuki	OF	MIA @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Hammel	20	8	0	0	2	2	5	.400	.455	.400	.855
D. Span	OF	WAS vs SF 6:05PM	J. Peavy	20	7	5	0	0	0	2	.350	.350	.600	.950
D. Uggla	2B	WAS vs SF 6:05PM	J. Peavy	14	3	3	1	3	1	7	.214	.313	.643	.955
B. Gardner	OF	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	18	7	4	0	1	1	6	.389	.450	.722	1.172
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	13	4	2	1	2	1	1	.308	.357	.615	.973
T. Frazier	3B	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	M. Fiers	15	5	3	2	5	1	4	.333	.375	.800	1.175
C. Johnson	3B	ATL vs PHI 7:35PM	K. Correia	10	4	2	0	1	1	3	.400	.455	.600	1.055
K. Johnson	3B	ATL vs PHI 7:35PM	K. Correia	30	10	6	5	10	3	6	.333	.394	.867	1.261
J. Uribe	3B	ATL vs PHI 7:35PM	K. Correia	20	8	2	1	1	1	1	.400	.429	.600	1.029
B. Revere	OF	PHI @ ATL 7:35PM	J. Teheran	13	4	2	0	4	0	0	.308	.286	.615	.901
P. Fielder	1B	TEX vs LAA 8:05PM	G. Richards	12	5	0	0	1	1	2	.417	.500	.417	.917
J. Hardy	SS	BAL @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	23	8	5	1	4	2	3	.348	.400	.652	1.052
N. Reimold	OF	BAL @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	16	7	3	1	3	2	2	.438	.500	.813	1.313
M. Cabrera	OF	CWS vs BAL 8:10PM	C. Tillman	22	7	3	1	5	0	3	.318	.333	.545	.879
A. Gordon	OF	KC vs MIN 8:10PM	T. Milone	11	4	3	1	2	2	0	.364	.500	.818	1.318
E. Hosmer	1B	KC vs MIN 8:10PM	T. Milone	15	4	1	1	2	4	0	.267	.421	.467	.888
J. Mauer	1B	MIN @ KC 8:10PM	J. Guthrie	26	9	3	3	4	8	2	.346	.500	.692	1.192
D. Santana	SS	MIN @ KC 8:10PM	J. Guthrie	10	3	2	0	0	1	3	.300	.364	.600	.964
K. Suzuki	C	MIN @ KC 8:10PM	J. Guthrie	24	8	4	1	3	0	2	.333	.360	.583	.943
B. Zobrist	2B	OAK vs SEA 9:05PM	J. Happ	16	6	3	0	4	3	2	.375	.450	.563	1.013
D. Ackley	OF	SEA @ OAK 9:05PM	J. Chavez	12	5	1	0	4	1	2	.417	.462	.500	.962
K. Seager	3B	SEA @ OAK 9:05PM	J. Chavez	11	2	2	1	3	3	3	.182	.400	.545	.945
W. Castillo	C	ARI vs COL 9:40PM	K. Kendrick	10	4	2	1	5	1	2	.400	.455	.800	1.255
P. Goldschmidt	1B	ARI vs COL 9:40PM	K. Kendrick	10	4	1	0	2	0	3	.400	.364	.500	.864
A. Hill	2B	ARI vs COL 9:40PM	K. Kendrick	17	8	4	0	1	0	1	.471	.471	.706	1.176
N. Arenado	3B	COL @ ARI 9:40PM	C. Anderson	11	3	2	2	5	0	1	.273	.250	.818	1.068

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 3, 2015

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Jason Hammel	CHC vs MIA 2:20PM	66	17	4	0	3	3	23	.258	.287	.348	.635
Chris Archer	TB @ NYY 7:05PM	81	16	4	0	5	2	22	.198	.234	.274	.507
Julio Teheran	ATL vs PHI 7:35PM	75	13	6	3	9	3	11	.173	.210	.357	.567
Tommy Milone	MIN @ KC 8:10PM	152	34	14	5	19	13	22	.224	.287	.400	.688

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – July 3, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
B. Posey	C	SF @ WAS 6:05PM	G. Gonzalez	14	3	0	0	0	0	0	.214	.214	.214	.429
Y. Escobar	SS	WAS vs SF 6:05PM	J. Peavy	14	1	0	0	0	3	1	.071	.235	.071	.307
C. Beltran	OF	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	12	2	0	0	1	0	3	.167	.167	.167	.333
S. Drew	SS	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	12	1	0	0	0	0	4	.083	.083	.083	.167
B. McCann	C	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	11	2	0	0	1	0	2	.182	.182	.182	.364
J. Bautista	OF	TOR @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	10	2	0	0	3	2	2	.200	.333	.200	.533
J. Bruce	OF	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	M. Fiers	15	3	2	1	5	0	6	.200	.200	.467	.667
B. Phillips	2B	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	M. Fiers	13	2	0	0	3	0	2	.154	.125	.154	.279
C. Rasmus	OF	HOU @ BOS 7:10PM	J. Masterson	13	2	2	0	0	1	2	.154	.214	.308	.522
D. Brown	OF	PHI @ ATL 7:35PM	J. Teheran	12	1	0	0	0	2	1	.083	.214	.083	.298
R. Howard	1B	PHI @ ATL 7:35PM	J. Teheran	15	3	2	2	2	0	4	.200	.200	.600	.800
C. Ruiz	C	PHI @ ATL 7:35PM	J. Teheran	13	2	0	0	0	0	2	.154	.154	.154	.308
M. Moreland	1B	TEX vs LAA 8:05PM	G. Richards	14	3	0	0	3	1	2	.214	.250	.214	.464
C. Davis	1B	BAL @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	14	2	1	1	1	1	3	.143	.200	.357	.557
A. Jones	OF	BAL @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	30	1	0	0	0	1	7	.033	.065	.033	.098
K. Morales	1B	KC vs MIN 8:10PM	T. Milone	18	2	1	1	3	0	4	.111	.111	.278	.389
M. Moustakas	3B	KC vs MIN 8:10PM	T. Milone	15	3	1	1	2	1	1	.200	.250	.400	.650
A. Rios	OF	KC vs MIN 8:10PM	T. Milone	14	1	0	0	1	0	4	.071	.067	.071	.138
B. Miller	SS	SEA @ OAK 9:05PM	J. Chavez	10	1	0	0	0	1	1	.100	.182	.100	.282
L. Morrison	1B	SEA @ OAK 9:05PM	J. Chavez	12	3	0	0	0	0	3	.250	.250	.250	.500
C. Blackmon	OF	COL @ ARI 9:40PM	C. Anderson	15	3	2	1	2	3	3	.200	.333	.467	.800
D. LeMahieu	2B	COL @ ARI 9:40PM	C. Anderson	11	2	1	1	2	2	4	.182	.286	.455	.740
J. Mayberry	OF	NYM @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	10	2	1	0	0	1	2	.200	.273	.300	.573

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 3, 2015

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Kevin Correia	PHI @ ATL 7:35PM	93	29	12	6	15	7	12	.312	.360	.573	.933
Jesse Chavez	OAK vs SEA 9:05PM	92	28	9	3	19	8	22	.304	.360	.468	.828
Kyle Kendrick	COL @ ARI 9:40PM	80	28	11	4	13	2	12	.350	.361	.583	.944
Chase Anderson	ARI vs COL 9:40PM	75	24	11	6	18	7	15	.320	.372	.620	.991

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Recommended Pickup

Cesar Hernandez, 2B, PHI – You're not going to get much power from Hernandez, although he's quite scrappy when it comes to his recent play and other contributable stats. Hernandez is cranking the ball well of late, landing the confidence of Phillies' interim manager Pete Mackanin, suggesting that Hernandez could continue to play every day at second base even when Chase Utley is activated from the DL. Hernandez will give you average, stolen bases and runs scored. Hernandez is not an automatic pick-up, but he does deserve consideration as a middle infielder in some leagues.

Other Recent Recommendations:Mitch Moreland, Kendall Graveman, Michael Taylor, Matt Cain, Welington Castillo and Justin Turner.

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Jesse Chavez, OAK ($7,000)
C: Jonathan Lucroy, MIL ($3,800)
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, LAD ($3,800)
2B: Rougned Odor, TEX ($3,700)
SS: Xander Bogaerts, BOS ($3,700)
3B: Adrian Beltre, TEX ($3,700)
OF: Marlon Byrd, CIN ($3,600)

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