Friday Lineup Card: The Thrill Of Victorino

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Reds (Mike Leake - R) at Cubs (Carlos Villanueva - R), 2:20 PM
Marlins (Ricky Nolasco - R) at Phillies (Jonathan Pettibone - R), 7:05 PM
Nationals (Ross Detwiler - L) at Pirates (A.J. Burnett - R), 7:05 PM
Twins (Pedro Hernandez - L) at Indians (Justin Masterson - R), 7:05 PM
Athletics (A.J. Griffin - R) at Yankees (CC Sabathia - L), 7:05 PM
Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R) at Blue Jays (Ricky Romero - L), 7:07 PM
Mets (Shaun Marcum - R) at Braves (Mike Minor - L), 7:30 PM
Red Sox (Felix Doubront - L) at Rangers (Derek Holland - L), 8:05 PM
Cardinals (Shelby Miller - R) at Brewers (Kyle Lohse - R), 8:10 PM
White Sox (Hector Santiago - L) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie - R), 8:10 PM
Tigers (Doug Fister - R) at Astros (Bud Norris - R), 8:10 PM
Rays (Matt Moore - L) at Rockies (Jeff Francis - L), 8:40 PM
Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez - R) at Angels (Jason Vargas - L), 10:05 PM
Diamondbacks (Wade Miley - L) at Padres (Jason Marquis - R), 10:10 PM
Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L) at Giants (Barry Zito - L), 10:15 PM

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS - (Back) Will return to the lineup Friday.
Jake Peavy, P, CHW - (Back) Scratched from Friday's start with spasms and is without a timetable for a return.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS - (Lower Body) Removed from Thursday's game in the fifth inning with an ankle or hamstring issue.
DeWayne Wise, OF, CHW - (Neck) Scratched from Thursday's lineup with stiffness.
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT - (Hand) Will likely be placed on the DL if he's unable to swing Friday.
Mark Ellis, 2B, LAD - (Quadriceps) May be placed on the DL if he's not ready by Friday.
Ted Lilly, P, LAD - (Ribs) Played catch in the outfield Wednesday after receiving a cortisone injection Tuesday.
Ben Revere, OF, PHI - (Finger) Was out of Thursday's lineup with swelling.
David Robertson, P, NYY - (Knee) MRI on Thursday revealed no structural damage.

Players on the DL
Chris Capuano, P, LAD - (Calf) Could start for the Dodgers on Monday or Tuesday.
Matt Adams, 1B, STL - (Oblique) On schedule to come off the DL next Tuesday.
Kyuji Fujikawa, P, CHC - (Forearm) Threw his second bullpen session Thursday.
Jeremy Affeldt, P, SF - (Oblique) Threw an inning at extended spring training Wednesday.
Henderson Alvarez, P, MIA - (Shoulder) Rehab assignment has been put on hold due to a setback.
Jeff Mathis, C, MIA - (Collarbone) Began a rehab assignment Thursday.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL - (Knee) Won't play a complete game or back-to-backs for awhile when he makes his likely return from the DL on Friday.
Franklin Morales, P, BOS - (Chest) Threw off flat ground from 120 feet Wednesday without pain.
Blake Wood, P, CLE - (Elbow) Will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Saturday.
Josh Johnson, P, TOR - (Triceps) Placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Joba Chamberlain, P, NYY - (Oblique) Hit the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY - (Hip) Expected to resume baseball activities at the team's extended spring training complex May 6.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY - (Shoulder) Threw in an extended spring training game Thursday.
Gavin Floyd, P, CHW - (Elbow) Looking to receive multiple medical opinions regarding the severity of his injury.
Colby Lewis, P, TEX - (Forearm) Will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on May 9.
Martin Perez, P, TEX - (Wrist) Will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Monday.
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL - (Appendectomy) Rode a stationary bike the past two days and plans to take dry swings Saturday.

Transactions

Placed on the DL
Josh Johnson, P, TOR
Joba Chamberlain, P, NYY

Activated from the DL
Jeff Bianchi, SS, MIL
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, MIA

Called Up
Matt Diaz, OF, MIA
Luke Putkonen, P, DET
Brad Boxberger, P, SD
Brad Lincoln, P, TOR
Dallas Keuchel, P, HOU
Jordan Lyles, P, HOU

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Trevor Bauer, P, CLE
Khris Davis, OF, MIL
Robbie Erlin, P, SD
Brad Peacock, P, HOU
Rhiner Cruz, P, HOU
Bruce Rondon, P, DET
Mike McDade, 1B, CLE (designated for assignment)
Nick Green, 3B, MIA (designated for assignment)

Claimed Off Waivers
Ezequiel Carrera, OF, CLE (from PHI)

Signed
Roy Oswalt, P, COL (minor league contract)

Closer Watch

San Diego - After giving up a two-out double to Nate Schierholtz in the ninth inning of Thursday's game against the Cubs, Huston Street struck out Luis Valbuena to preserve a 4-2 win for the Padres. It was the right-hander's sixth save of the season, and fourth consecutive scoreless appearance. His ERA on the year is sitting up at 4.09 and Luke Gregorson has been strong thus far (1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP), but Street has yet to blow a save and his job as closer appears safe.

Washington - Rafael Soriano made it eight consecutive scoreless appearances with a clean ninth inning against the Braves on Thursday. He did give up a single to Evan Gattis, but that's the lone hit against Soriano in his last six innings of work. The right-hander's nine saves on the year have him two behind the National League lead.

Delmon Young, OF, PHI - Offseason ankle surgery kept Young out for nearly all of the first month of the season, but he returned Tuesday and launched a 396-foot homer off the Indians' Zach McAllister in his first at-bat of 2013. Young finished 2-for-3 on the day, and while he's 0-for-6 in two games since, the 27-year-old should see a healthy amount of playing time in right field for Philadelphia moving forward. He's a career .284/.317/.426 hitter who can provide decent home run and RBI production, so it's worth checking to see if Young is available in your league.

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