Saturday Lineup Card: Don't Sleep On Dietrich

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Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)

CLE (Danny Salazar - R) at NYY (Luis Severino - R) 1:05 PM
ATL (Williams Perez - R) at CHC (Dan Haren - R) 4:05 PM
SF (Mike Leake - R) at PIT (Gerrit Cole - R) 4:05 PM
MIL (Taylor Jungmann - R) at WAS (Joe Ross - R) 7:05 PM
MIN (Kyle Gibson - R) at BAL (Chris Tillman - R) 7:05 PM
TEX (Yovani Gallardo - R) at DET DET (Randy Wolf - L) 7:08 PM
ARI (Randall Delgado - R) at CIN (Anthony DeSclafani - R) 7:10 PM
KC (Yordano Ventura - R) at BOS (Matt Barnes - R) 7:10 PM
LAD (Zack Greinke - R) at HOU (Scott Kazmir - L) 7:10 PM
PHI (Aaron Harang - R) at MIA (Justin Nicolino - L) 7:10 PM
NYM (Jon Niese - L) at COL (Chris Rusin - L) 8:10 PM
STL (Carlos Martinez - R) at SD (Ian Kennedy - R) 8:40 PM
TB (Erasmo Ramirez - R) at OAK (Sonny Gray - R) 9:05 PM
TOR (Marco Estrada - R) at LAA (Andrew Heaney - L) 9:05 PM
CWS (Carlos Rodon - L) at SEA (Vidal Nuno - L) 9:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: CLE/NYY, SF/PIT

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Cole Gillespie, OF, MIA - Left Friday's game with a sore left wrist.
Yunel Escobar, 3B, WAS - Left Friday's game after colliding with the wall.
Johnny Giavotella, 2B, LAA - Sent home Friday with an illness.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD - (Hamstring) Out of the lineup Friday.
Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN - (Biceps) Remains day-to-day, but could have been available off the bench Friday.
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY - (Leg) Out of Friday's lineup.

Out

None

Players on the DL

Ike Davis, 1B, OAK - (Hip) Will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Sean Doolittle, RP, OAK - (Shoulder) Close to rejoining the team.
David Freese, 3B, LAA - (Finger) Will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
James Paxton, SP, SEA - (Finger) Expected to make a rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday.
Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAD - (Hamstring) Will be the everyday second baseman when he rejoins the Dodgers.
Charlie Furbush, RP, SEA - (Biceps) MRI revealed a partially torn rotator cuff.
Mike Leake, SP, SF - (Hamstring) Will start Saturday against the Pirates.
Aaron Barrett, RP, WAS - Will receive a third opinion on his elbow.
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS - (Elbow) Hasn't resumed throwing yet.
Daniel Webb, RP, CWS - (Back) Began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Steven Wright, SP, BOS - (Concussion) Evaluated again Friday.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS - Not expected to return until Sept. 10 at the earliest.

.Transactions

Placed on the DL

Joe Beimel, RP, SEA (Shoulder)
Tyler Moore, OF, WAS (Ankle)

Activated from the DL

Josh Harrison, 3B, PIT

Called Up

Rob Rasmussen, RP, SEA
Domingo Santana, OF, SEA
Jerad Eickhoff, SP, PHI
Trea Turner, SS, WAS

Sent Down

Jon Edwards, RP, SD
Michael Choice, OF, CLE
Chris Heston, SP, SF
Tyler Ladendorf, 2B, OAK
Chris Rearick, RP, SD (DFA'd)
Josh Wall, RP, PIT (DFA'd)
Cesar Jimenez, RP, PHI (DFA'd)

Signed

None

Released

Chris Heisey, OF, LAD

Traded

Michael Choice, OF, from TEX to CLE
Jon Edwards, RP, from TEX to SD

Claimed

Cesar Jimenez, RP, MIL

Closer Watch

Colorado Rockies - John Axford closed the door on his 17th save of the season Thursday, working his way around a walk and a hit by striking out the side to close out the contest in a one-run game. The save comes on the heels of the Rockies decision to take Tommy Kahnle out of the closer role, opening up the duties to Axford once again. He took full advantage of his first save opportunity, but it could be a give and take situation given the hitter-friendly environment in Colorado.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 22, 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
M. Bourn	OF	ATL @ CHC 4:05PM	D. Haren	16	5	2	0	0	3	4	.313	.421	.438	.859
M. Morse	OF	PIT vs SF 4:05PM	M. Leake	12	3	3	2	4	0	3	.250	.250	.833	1.083
B. Belt	1B	SF @ PIT 4:05PM	G. Cole	10	3	3	1	5	0	2	.300	.300	.800	1.100
M. Byrd	OF	SF @ PIT 4:05PM	G. Cole	16	8	4	2	5	0	5	.500	.500	1.063	1.563
A. Beltre	3B	TEX @ DET 7:08PM	R. Wolf	12	4	1	1	4	3	1	.333	.438	.583	1.021
J. Bruce	OF	CIN vs ARI 7:10PM	R. Delgado	10	4	2	0	1	2	3	.400	.500	.600	1.100
T. Frazier	3B	CIN vs ARI 7:10PM	R. Delgado	11	3	2	1	2	1	3	.273	.333	.636	.970
B. Phillips	2B	CIN vs ARI 7:10PM	R. Delgado	11	4	2	1	2	1	1	.364	.417	.818	1.235
J. Altuve	2B	HOU vs LAD 7:10PM	Z. Greinke	12	6	1	0	3	0	1	.500	.500	.583	1.083
L. Valbuena	3B	HOU vs LAD 7:10PM	Z. Greinke	21	9	3	0	1	1	7	.429	.455	.571	1.026
A. Hechavarria	SS	MIA vs PHI 7:10PM	A. Harang	13	5	2	0	1	2	3	.385	.467	.615	1.082
M. Ozuna	OF	MIA vs PHI 7:10PM	A. Harang	15	6	3	2	7	2	1	.400	.471	.867	1.337
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL vs NYM 8:10PM	J. Niese	13	3	2	1	3	2	4	.231	.333	.538	.872
N. Hundley	C	COL vs NYM 8:10PM	J. Niese	10	4	1	0	1	0	1	.400	.400	.600	1.000
Y. Molina	C	STL @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	15	5	3	0	0	0	2	.333	.333	.533	.867

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 22, 2015

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Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 22, 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
Dan Haren	CHC vs ATL 4:05PM	117	24	7	2	10	9	26	.205	.258	.301	.559

Cold Batter Matchups – August 22, 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
F. Freeman	1B	ATL @ CHC 4:05PM	D. Haren	10	1	0	0	1	2	2	.100	.231	.100	.331
J. Gomes	OF	ATL @ CHC 4:05PM	D. Haren	17	3	1	0	1	0	6	.176	.176	.235	.412
N. Markakis	OF	ATL @ CHC 4:05PM	D. Haren	26	5	3	1	3	2	8	.192	.250	.385	.635
C. Maybin	OF	ATL @ CHC 4:05PM	D. Haren	11	2	1	1	3	1	2	.182	.231	.455	.685
G. Polanco	OF	PIT vs SF 4:05PM	M. Leake	13	2	0	0	1	2	2	.154	.267	.154	.421
A. Ramirez	3B	PIT vs SF 4:05PM	M. Leake	36	6	1	0	1	2	6	.167	.211	.194	.405
C. Gomez	OF	HOU vs LAD 7:10PM	Z. Greinke	17	3	2	1	4	1	7	.176	.222	.412	.634
M. Prado	3B	MIA vs PHI 7:10PM	A. Harang	23	4	2	0	2	1	1	.174	.208	.261	.469
I. Suzuki	OF	MIA vs PHI 7:10PM	A. Harang	18	2	0	0	1	0	2	.111	.111	.111	.222
J. Reyes	SS	COL vs NYM 8:10PM	J. Niese	16	3	0	0	0	3	0	.188	.316	.188	.503
D. DeJesus	OF	LAA vs TOR 9:05PM	M. Estrada	23	4	1	1	2	0	8	.174	.174	.304	.478
J. Reddick	OF	OAK vs TB 9:05PM	E. Ramirez	14	1	0	0	0	1	4	.071	.133	.071	.205

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 22, 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
Zack Greinke	LAD @ HOU 7:10PM	78	26	9	2	9	3	25	.333	.358	.500	.858

Recommended Pickup

Derek Dietrich, OF, MIA - After starting the season at Triple-A New Orleans relatively well (.260/.357/.458 with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 56 games), Dietrich received a promotion to the Marlins in June, and has shown the versatility to play both the infield and outfield. Following injuries to both Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich, Dietrich moved mainly to the outfield, and he's flourished at the plate. The 26-year-old collected his ninth home run of the season Friday night as a replacement off the bench for Cole Gillespie, going 1-for-2 and bumping his batting line to .277/.381/.534 in 56 games with the club. He's certainly earned his playing time with the club, and should earn consideration in some fantasy leagues.

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DraftKings Value Picks

P: Joe Ross, WAS ($7,900)
C: Blake Swihart, BOS ($2,900)
1B: Mark Canha, OAK ($3,500)
2B: Anthony Rendon, WAS ($2,900)
3B: Jake Lamb, ARI ($3,300)
SS: Ruben Tejada, NYM ($3,200)
OF: Torii Hunter, MIN ($3,600)

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