Friday Lineup Card: The Price Is Wrong

Friday Lineup Card: The Price Is Wrong

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Projected Starters - A look at Friday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Mets (Matt Harvey - R) at Cubs (Edwin Jackson - R), 2:20 PM
Reds (Tony Cingrani - L) at Phillies (Cliff Lee - L), 7:05 PM
Astros (Jordan Lyles - R) at Pirates (Jeanmar Gomez - R), 7:05 PM
Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R) at Orioles (Jason Hammel - R), 7:05 PM
Mariners (Brandon Maurer - R) at Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez - R), 7:05 PM
Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle - L) at Yankees (Hiroki Kuroda - R), 7:05 PM
Diamondbacks (Trevor Cahill - R) at Marlins (Kevin Slowey - R), 7:10 PM
Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu - L) at Braves (Paul Maholm - L), 7:30 PM
Tigers (Rick Porcello - R) at Rangers (Nick Tepesch - R), 8:05 PM
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R) at Twins (Vance Worley - R), 8:10 PM
Brewers (Wily Peralta - R) at Cardinals (Jaime Garcia - L), 8:15 PM
Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L) at Rockies (Jorge De La Rosa - L), 8:40 PM
Royals (James Shields - R) at Athletics (Jarrod Parker - R), 10:05 PM
White Sox (Chris Sale - L) at Angels (C.J. Wilson - L), 10:05 PM
Nationals (Gio Gonzalez - L) at Padres (Burch Smith - R), 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game:None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Jason Kubel, OF, ARI - (Quadriceps) Dealing with aggravated left quad, the same one that landed him on the DL before.
Ross Detwiler, P, WAS - (Back) Manager Davey Johnson is not confident he'll make his next start.
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS - (Hamstring) Suffered injury Wednesday that will keep him "down for a while," according to manager Davey Johnson.
Mike Adams, P, PHI - (Back) Received anti-inflammatory shot Tuesday.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS - (Head) Said he felt "terrible" after his pinch-hit appearance Wednesday, yet he was in the lineup Thursday.
Mark Reynolds, 1B, CLE - (Arm) Left Wednesday's game with a stinger but checked out OK after the game.
Jarrod Dyson, OF, KC - (Ankle) Suffered a sprained ankle late in Wednesday's game.
Bud Norris, P, HOU - (Back) May be placed on the disabled list.
Aaron Harang, P, SEA - (Back) Scratched for his start Thursday due to lower back stiffness.
Travis Hafner, DH, NYY - (Shoulder) Out of the lineup Thursday.

Players on the DL
David Price, P, TB - (Triceps) Hit the DL on Thursday, but manager Joe Maddon expects him to only miss two-to-three starts.
Corey Hart, 1B, MIL - (Knee) Now running without assistance but likely won't be ready to come off the disabled list May 30.
Taylor Green, 1B, MIL - (Hip) Transferred to the 60-day DL on Wednesday.
Jenrry Mejia, P, NYM - (Forearm) Will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Lucie on Thursday.
Chris Carpenter, P, STL - (Shoulder) May be conditioning himself to be a starter.
Roy Halladay, P, PHI - (Shoulder) Underwent successful surgery on his labrum and rotator cuff Wednesday.
Jonny Venters, P, ATL - (Elbow) Underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday.
Charlie Morton, P, PIT - (Elbow) Will make three more rehab starts before returning to the Pirates.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS - (Hamstring) Did not play in his second rehab game with High-A Potomac on Thursday.
Jeff Francis, P, COL - (Groin) Hit the 15-day DL on Thursday with a left groin strain.
Ryan Madson, P, LAA - (Elbow) Said he expected to remain at Triple-A Salt Lake for "several weeks," but manager Mike Scioscia said it may not take that long.
Vinnie Pestano, P, CLE - (Elbow) Tossed a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance with Low-A Lake County on Wednesday.
Franklin Morales, P, BOS - (Chest) Will pitch four innings in his next start for Triple-A Pawtucket.
Darin Mastroianni, OF, MIN - (Ankle) Injured ankle is not improving and the Twins might have to consider all options, including surgery.
Octavio Dotel, P, DET - (Elbow) Tigers still do not have a timetable for his return.
Andrew Bailey, P, BOS - (Biceps) On track to be activated from the DL on Monday.
Joba Chamberlain, P, NYY - (Oblique) Made his first rehab appearance Wednesday and will throw at least one more time in the minors before rejoining the Yankees.
Tsuyoshi Wada, P, BAL - (Elbow) Threw four innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY - (Shoulder) Scheduled to throw 50 pitches in rehab game Friday.
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX - (Biceps) Placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday with biceps tendinitis.
Franklin Gutierrez, OF, SEA - (Hamstring) Will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.
Colby Lewis, P, TEX - (Forearm) Will make a rehab start with Double-A Frisco on Monday.

Placed on the DL (15-day DL unless otherwise noted)
David Price, P, TB
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX
Jeff Francis, P, COL (retroactive to 5/15)
Taylor Green, 1B, MIL (transferred to 60-day DL)

Called Up
Francisco Rodriguez, P, MIL
Billy Buckner, P, LAA
Evan Reed, P, DET
DJ LeMahieu, 2B, COL
Ryan Brasier, P, LAA
Dellin Betances, P, NYY
Alex Torres, P, TB
Cory Burns, P, TEX
Rob Scahill, P, COL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Barry Enright, P, LAA (designated for assignment)
Reid Brignac, SS, COL (designated for assignment)
Michael Roth, P, LAA
Nick Hagadone, P, CLE
Blake Lalli, 1B, MIL
Al Alburquerque, P, DET
Brett Marshall, P, NYY

Closer Watch

New York Mets - Bobby Parnell was able to get Pete Kozma swinging for the final out of Thursday's 5-2 win over the Cardinals. While Parnell has blown two of the six save chances he's had thus far, the right-hander has made up for it with four wins, the most in all of baseball among relief pitchers. He has a 1.04 ERA, a 0.75 WHIP, and a 16:3 K/BB ratio so far this season, and he has not yet surrendered a run in May.

KEY MATCHUPS: HOT

Hot Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Marlon Byrd - OFNYM @ CHC
5/17 2:20 PM
Edwin Jackson6-21.28615512.619.318.937
Adam Jones - OFBAL vs TB
5/17 7:05 PM
Jeremy Hellickson9-28.32134313.679.3451.023
Joey Votto - 1BCIN @ PHI
5/17 7:05 PM
Cliff Lee5-13.38512203.692.3851.077
Robinson Cano - 2BNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle6-14.429246101.000.4671.467
Travis Hafner - DHNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle17-69.2463712716.435.366.801
Ichiro Suzuki - OFNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle20-42.47602512.548.4771.025
Vernon Wells - OFNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle21-44.47716843.682.5101.192
Garrett Jones - 1BPIT vs HOU
5/17 7:05 PM
Jordan Lyles6-12.500237021.083.5001.583
Andrew McCutchen - OFPIT vs HOU
5/17 7:05 PM
Jordan Lyles8-13.61503420.846.6671.513
James Loney - 1BTB @ BAL
5/17 7:05 PM
Jason Hammel9-29.31035801.690.3101.000
Edwin Encarnacion - 1BTOR @ NYY
5/17 7:05 PM
Hiroki Kuroda3-10.30011410.600.333.933
Adrian Beltre - 3BTEX vs DET
5/17 8:05 PM
Rick Porcello5-14.35702001.500.357.857
Ian Kinsler - 2BTEX vs DET
5/17 8:05 PM
Rick Porcello6-10.60002401.900.5451.445
David Murphy - OFTEX vs DET
5/17 8:05 PM
Rick Porcello6-12.50011211.750.5381.288
Justin Morneau - 1BMIN vs BOS
5/17 8:10 PM
Clay Buchholz7-14.50000102.500.5001.000
Carlos Gonzalez - OFCOL vs SF
5/17 8:40 PM
Madison Bumgarner8-22.36425432.773.4401.213
Todd Helton - 1BCOL vs SF
5/17 8:40 PM
Madison Bumgarner4-10.40000202.400.400.800
Troy Tulowitzki - SSCOL vs SF
5/17 8:40 PM
Madison Bumgarner4-10.40001111.500.455.955
Buster Posey - CSF @ COL
5/17 8:40 PM
Jorge De La Rosa4-11.36401331.455.500.955
Daric Barton - 1BOAK vs KC
5/17 10:05 PM
James Shields5-13.38512303.692.3851.077
Carlos Quentin - OFSD vs WAS
5/17 10:10 PM
Gio Gonzalez5-11.45511441.727.6001.327
 
Hot Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Edwin JacksonCHC vs NYM
5/17 2:20 PM
Mets Batters16-79.20331012918.417.284.701
Jeremy HellicksonTB @ BAL
5/17 7:05 PM
Orioles Batters32-146.219612131225.378.278.656
Paul MaholmATL vs LAD
5/17 7:30 PM
Dodgers Batters17-83.205049715.262.269.530
Jorge De La RosaCOL vs SF
5/17 8:40 PM
Giants Batters15-69.217187612.363.280.643
James ShieldsKC @ OAK
5/17 10:05 PM
Athletics Batters12-61.197143218.298.243.541

 

KEY MATCHUPS: COLD

Cold Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
David Wright - 3BNYM @ CHC
5/17 2:20 PM
Edwin Jackson2-10.20000223.200.333.533
Alexi Casilla - 2BBAL vs TB
5/17 7:05 PM
Jeremy Hellickson0-11.00000012.000.083.083
Jay Bruce - OFCIN @ PHI
5/17 7:05 PM
Cliff Lee3-16.18811216.375.235.610
Curtis Granderson - OFNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle5-26.19214525.423.250.673
Lyle Overbay - 1BNYY vs TOR
5/17 7:05 PM
Mark Buehrle0-16.00000007.000.000.000
Kendrys Morales - 1BSEA @ CLE
5/17 7:05 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez2-10.20001103.300.200.500
Brendan Ryan - SSSEA @ CLE
5/17 7:05 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez1-11.09100113.091.167.258
Yunel Escobar - SSTB @ BAL
5/17 7:05 PM
Jason Hammel2-15.13300113.133.188.321
Ryan Roberts - 3BTB @ BAL
5/17 7:05 PM
Jason Hammel2-15.13311124.333.278.611
Colby Rasmus - OFTOR @ NYY
5/17 7:05 PM
Hiroki Kuroda2-18.11112108.389.111.500
Juan Uribe - 3BLAD @ ATL
5/17 7:30 PM
Paul Maholm3-19.15801312.263.200.463
Alex Gonzalez - SSMIL @ STL
5/17 8:15 PM
Jaime Garcia1-10.10011201.400.100.500
Eric Young Jr. - OFCOL vs SF
5/17 8:40 PM
Madison Bumgarner2-17.11800006.118.118.235
Angel Pagan - OFSF @ COL
5/17 8:40 PM
Jorge De La Rosa3-15.20002112.333.250.583
Andres Torres - OFSF @ COL
5/17 8:40 PM
Jorge De La Rosa2-10.20001005.300.200.500
Coco Crisp - OFOAK vs KC
5/17 10:05 PM
James Shields3-17.17600004.176.222.399
 
Cold Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Jordan LylesHOU @ Pit
5/17 7:05 PM
Pirates Batters23-68.33841015317.605.366.971
Mark BuehrleTOR @ NYY
5/17 7:05 PM
Yankees Batters77-233.330925411734.524.386.910
Rick PorcelloDET @ Tex
5/17 8:05 PM
Rangers Batters28-72.3892812411.552.414.966
 
Recommended Pickup
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, MIA - Since driving in seven runs back on May 5, in his fourth game back from an elbow injury, Hechavarria has gone just 5-for-28 (.179 average). The 24-year-old was batting just .184/.245/.363 on the year heading into Thursday's game, but his .197 BABIP lends hope to those numbers improving considerably. He's also showing an improved eye at the plate (13:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio) and while Hechavarria hasn't stolen a base yet in his big-league career, he has legged out an MLB-leading four triples already this year after notching zero last season. At the very least he should continue playing on an everyday basis, at the relatively thin shortstop position.

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