Saturday Lineup Card: Richards Gets Richer

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Updated on May 3, 2014 12:59AM EST

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

TB (Jake Odorizzi – R) at NYY (Masahiro Tanaka – R), 1:05 PM ET
STL (Michael Wacha – R) at CHC (Jake Arrieta – R), 1:05 PM ET
OAK (Tommy Milone – L) at BOS (Jon Lester – L), 1:35 PM ET
BAL (Wei-Yin Chen – L) at MIN (Kevin Correia – R), 2:10 PM ET
SEA (Hisashi Iwakuma – R) at HOU (Dallas Keuchel – L), 4:10 PM ET
CHW (Scott Carroll – R) at CLE (Justin Masterson – R), 6:05 PM ET
WAS (Tanner Roark – R) at PHI (A.J. Burnett – R), 7:05 PM ET
TOR (R.A. Dickey – R) at PIT (Francisco Liriano – L), 7:05 PM ET
DET (Drew Smyly – L) at KC (Danny Duffy – L), 7:10 PM ET
SF (Ryan Vogelsong – R) at ATL (Julio Teheran – R), 7:10 PM ET
MIL (Yovani Gallardo – R) at CIN (Johnny Cueto – R), 7:10 PM ET
LAD (Paul Maholm – L) at MIA (Jacob Turner – R), 7:10 PM ET
NYM (Jenrry Mejia – R) at COL (Franklin Morales – L), 8:10 PM ET
AZ (Brandon McCarthy – R) at SD (Ian Kennedy – R), 8:40 PM ET
TEX (Matt Harrison – L) at LAA (Garrett Richards – R), 9:05 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: TB/NYY, OAK/BOS, BAL/MIN, SEA/HOU

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Jeff Baker, OF, MIA – (Illness) Day-to-day with flu.
Robinson Chirnos, C, TEX – (Illness) Scratched Friday with stomach virus.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL – (Finger) Out of lineup Friday, says he can return Saturday.
Billy Hamilton, OF, CIN – (Hand) Cannot grip bat, available to pinch run but could be placed on DL.
Dioner Navarro, C, TOR – (Quadricpes) Out Friday with tightness.

Players on the DL
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, MIN – (Wrist) Not healthy enough to rejoin team even with Aaron Hicks placed on DL Friday.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL – (Oblique) "Not close," to playing, said manager Roenicke. Could be placed on DL Saturday.
Sean Burnett, P, LAA – (Elbow) Should throw simulated game Saturday, still no timetable for return.
Matt Cain, P, SF – (Finger) Threw bullpen session Friday, should make Monday's start.
Kole Calhoun, OF, LAA – (Ankle) At least a couple weeks away from return.
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL – (Shoulder) Should be activated and start Sunday.
Aroldis Chapman, P, CIN – (Head) Good Thursday rehab, looks like he can return by next weekend.
Tyler Chatwood, P, COL – (Elbow) Has inflammation.
Bruce Chen, P, KC – (Back) Placed on DL after he was ruled out for Saturday's start.
Alex Cobb, P, TB – (Oblique) Timetable could be pushed to early-June.
Dane De La Rosa, P, LAA – (Shoulder) Good velocity in extended spring start Thursday, looks like minor league rehab will begin soon.
Andy Dirks, OF, DET – (Back) Cleared for light activity, still due back in June.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW – (Hamstring) Left Friday's game with right hamstring injury, now both hamstrings hurt.
Scott Feldman, P, HOU – (Biceps) Will throw simulated game Sunday, could start Friday.
Doug Fister, P, WAS – (Back) Due back Wednesday, says he can go deep in game but Nationals might be more cautious.
Gavin Floyd, P, ATL – (Elbow) Will be activated Sunday, starting/relieving role remains uncertain.
David Freese, 3B, LAA – (Finger)
Rafael Furcal, SS, MIA – (Hamstring) Aggravated injury in rehab Friday.
Matt Garza, P, MIL – (Hand) Should make next start Monday.
Scott Hairston, OF, WAS – (Oblique) Could return within a week.
Joel Hanrahan, P, DET – (Elbow) Signed Friday, will rehab in minors.
Chase Headley, 3B, SD – (Calf) Should return after minimum DL time on May 10.
Jeremy Hellickson, P, TB – (Elbow) Expected to be back with Rays late in June.
Jim Henderson, P, MIL – (Shoulder) Placed on DL with inflammation.
Casey Janssen, P, TOR – (Back) Threw side session Friday, will begin minor league rehab Monday.
Casey Kelly, P, SD – (Elbow) Will make rehab start at High-A Saturday.
Joe Kelly, P, STL – (Hamstring) Threw off mound Friday, probably at least a couple of weeks away from return.
Clayton Kershaw, P, LAD – (Back) Should be activated Tuesday.
Jeff Keppinger, 3B, CHW – (Shoulder) Began rehab Friday.
Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE – (Abdomen) Placed on DL Friday, hoping to return for Memorial Day.
Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, TEX – (Back) Will have back surgery and miss at least two months.
Adam Lind, OF, TOR – (Back) Could be activated Wednesday.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD – (Knee) Will begin rehab at High-A Saturday.
Felipe Paulino, P, CHW – (Shoulder) Will begin rehab Saturday, should need just one or two starts.
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS – (Wrist) Played three innings in extended spring training.
Josh Rutledge, 2B, COL – (Illness) Placed on DL Friday with viral infection.
Brendan Ryan, SS, NYY (Back) Due back early next week.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, P, LAD – (Shoulder) Placed on DL Friday with inflammation.
Chris Sale, P, CHW – (Arm) Played catch Friday, should pitch in bullpen Monday.
Logan Schafer, OF, MIL – (Hamstring) Should be activated Saturday.
Ryan Sweeney, OF, CHC – (Hamstring) Will get an MRI and probably won't be available Saturday.
Jose Veras, P, CHC – (Oblique) Should begin rehab any day with Double-A.
Josh Willingham, OF, MIN – (Wrist) Could swing a bat Saturday and then reveal a timetable.

Activated from the DL
Mike Minor, P, ATL

Placed on the DL
Bruce Chen, P, KC
Jesse Crain, P, HOU (transferred to 60-day DL)
Jim Henderson, P, MIL
Aaron Hicks, OF, MIN (7-day DL)
Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE
Josh Rutledge, 2B, COL
Hyun-Jin Ryu, P, LAD

Claimed Off Waivers/Signed
Vance Albitz, 2B, LAA
Odrisamer Despaigne, P, SD
Joel Hanrahan, P, DET, placed on DL
Tony Sipp, P, HOU

Called Up
Brad Brach, P, BAL
Aaron Brooks, KC
Logan Darnell, P, MIN
Jose Dominguez, P, LAD
Chone Figgins, OF, LAD
Caleb Gindl, OF, MIL
Grant Green, 2B, LAA
Eric Kratz, P, TOR
Alfredo Marte, OF, AZ
Red Patterson, P, LAD
Jose Ramirez, 2B, CLE
Paco Rodriguez, P, LAD
Ryan Wheeler, 1B, COL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Brad Boxberger, P, TB
Drake Britton, P, BOS
Tony Campana, OF, AZ
Paul Clemens, P, HOU
Chad Jenkins, P, TOR
Kris Johnson, P, MIN
Evan Meek, P, BAL
Gus Schlosser, P, ATL
Josh Stinson, P, BAL

Closer Watch

Chicago Cubs – Hector Rondon appears to have the inside track at closing after shutting the door Friday against the Cardinals. It was Rondon's second save and he has allowed one earned run in 14.1 innings this season.

Toronto – Another day, another miserable outing for Sergio Santos on Friday. Casey Janssen is set to begin a minor league rehab Monday and he cannot return soon enough to resolve this volatile closing situation.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 3, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
J. Hardy	SS	BAL @ MIN 2:10PM	K. Correia	11	4	1	0	3	0	1	.364	.417	.455	.871
J. Harrison	OF	PIT vs TOR 7:05PM	R. Dickey	14	6	2	0	1	1	2	.429	.467	.643	1.110
G. Sanchez	1B	PIT vs TOR 7:05PM	R. Dickey	21	8	6	1	7	2	3	.381	.417	.762	1.179
C. Getz	2B	TOR @ PIT 7:05PM	F. Liriano	10	4	0	0	1	0	1	.400	.400	.400	.800
A. LaRoche	1B	WAS @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	23	8	3	1	5	3	8	.348	.444	.565	1.010
J. Werth	OF	WAS @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	13	2	2	2	3	2	6	.154	.267	.615	.882
F. Freeman	1B	ATL vs SF 7:10PM	R. Vogelsong	10	4	2	2	3	0	1	.400	.400	1.000	1.400
J. Upton	OF	ATL vs SF 7:10PM	R. Vogelsong	16	5	3	0	2	2	8	.313	.421	.563	.984
J. Bruce	OF	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	Y. Gallardo	39	14	5	2	9	3	9	.359	.419	.590	1.008
T. Frazier	3B	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	Y. Gallardo	18	6	1	1	2	1	2	.333	.368	.500	.868
R. Ludwick	OF	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	Y. Gallardo	26	9	4	3	10	6	2	.346	.469	.731	1.200
B. Phillips	2B	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	Y. Gallardo	51	16	5	2	7	3	6	.314	.364	.490	.854
J. Votto	1B	CIN vs MIL 7:10PM	Y. Gallardo	37	10	5	1	11	9	4	.270	.404	.459	.864
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ KC 7:10PM	D. Duffy	13	4	2	0	2	4	3	.308	.471	.462	.932
J. Baker	OF	MIA vs LAD 7:10PM	P. Maholm	20	8	4	0	4	0	1	.400	.381	.600	.981
R. Johnson	OF	MIA vs LAD 7:10PM	P. Maholm	15	8	3	0	0	1	1	.533	.611	.733	1.344
C. McGehee	3B	MIA vs LAD 7:10PM	P. Maholm	23	7	2	1	4	4	2	.304	.407	.522	.929
A. Ramirez	3B	MIL @ CIN 7:10PM	J. Cueto	39	13	8	4	10	6	6	.333	.458	.744	1.202
C. Young	OF	NYM @ COL 8:10PM	F. Morales	10	2	2	1	2	2	1	.200	.333	.600	.933
H. Kendrick	2B	LAA vs TEX 9:05PM	M. Harrison	17	5	3	1	1	2	2	.294	.368	.588	.957

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 3, 2014

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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
Danny Duffy	KC vs DET 7:10PM	60	12	6	2	6	12	14	.200	.333	.378	.711

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 – May 3, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
A. Callaspo	3B	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lester	10	2	1	0	1	2	2	.200	.333	.300	.633
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lester	10	2	1	1	2	1	3	.200	.250	.500	.750
N. Punto	2B	OAK @ BOS 1:35PM	J. Lester	13	3	0	0	2	0	3	.231	.231	.231	.462
C. Carter	OF	HOU vs SEA 4:10PM	H. Iwakuma	12	2	1	0	0	2	6	.167	.286	.250	.536
J. Castro	C	HOU vs SEA 4:10PM	H. Iwakuma	11	2	0	0	1	1	4	.182	.250	.182	.432
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS @ CLE 6:05PM	J. Masterson	51	9	2	1	2	3	7	.176	.236	.255	.491
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS @ CLE 6:05PM	J. Masterson	14	0	0	0	0	1	6	.000	.067	.000	.067
P. Alvarez	3B	PIT vs TOR 7:05PM	R. Dickey	10	1	0	0	0	1	3	.100	.182	.100	.282
A. McCutchen	OF	PIT vs TOR 7:05PM	R. Dickey	15	2	0	0	1	2	7	.133	.263	.133	.396
N. Walker	2B	PIT vs TOR 7:05PM	R. Dickey	12	2	0	0	2	1	4	.167	.231	.167	.397
I. Desmond	SS	WAS @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	10	1	0	0	0	1	4	.100	.182	.100	.282
D. Span	OF	WAS @ PHI 7:05PM	A. Burnett	27	8	1	0	1	1	9	.296	.321	.333	.655
A. Jackson	OF	DET @ KC 7:10PM	D. Duffy	13	2	2	1	1	3	4	.154	.313	.462	.774
V. Martinez	DH	DET @ KC 7:10PM	D. Duffy	11	2	0	0	2	1	1	.182	.250	.182	.432
A. Gordon	OF	KC vs DET 7:10PM	D. Smyly	12	1	0	0	1	1	7	.083	.154	.083	.237
D. Solano	2B	MIA vs LAD 7:10PM	P. Maholm	13	2	1	0	0	0	2	.154	.154	.308	.462
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ CIN 7:10PM	J. Cueto	35	8	2	0	0	1	10	.229	.250	.286	.536
R. Weeks	2B	MIL @ CIN 7:10PM	J. Cueto	31	6	2	0	1	5	9	.194	.306	.290	.596
E. Aybar	SS	LAA vs TEX 9:05PM	M. Harrison	18	3	3	0	4	3	0	.167	.261	.333	.594

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 3, 2014

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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
Paul Maholm	LAD @ MIA 7:10PM	95	33	13	2	12	11	12	.347	.421	.555	.977
Yovani Gallardo	MIL @ CIN 7:10PM	207	65	22	10	43	24	31	.314	.387	.520	.907
Matt Harrison	TEX @ LAA 9:05PM	73	18	10	2	10	10	7	.247	.331	.461	.792

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

Garrett Richards, P, LAA – Richards cannot fly under the radar for much longer if he keeps up his current pace. He has allowed two runs or less in four of five starts this season and he has a pretty good offense behind him. The one red flag is the .147 batting average allowed, which is certainly unsustainable. While there will be some regression, Richards keeps the ball in the park and his strikeout rate has improved. He has allowed one home run in 32 IP and has 8.7 K/9 compared to his 6.3 K/9 last year.

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