Saturday Lineup Card: A Slice Of Colby

Saturday Lineup Card: A Slice Of Colby

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Reds (Homer Bailey - R) at Brewers (Johnny Hellweg - R), 1:05 PM
Yankees (CC Sabathia - L) at Red Sox (Jon Lester - L), 1:05 PM
Athletics (Bartolo Colon - R) at Rangers (Yu Darvish - R), 1:05 PM
Orioles (Chris Tillman - R) at Blue Jays (Esmil Rogers - R), 4:07 PM
Marlins (Henderson Alvarez - R) at Mets (Daisuke Matsuzaka - R), 4:10 PM (Game 1)
Marlins (Jacob Turner - R) at Mets (Carlos Torres - R), Following Game 1 (Game 2)
Cubs (Scott Baker - R) at Pirates (Gerrit Cole - R), 7:05 PM
Phillies (Cole Hamels - L) at Nationals (Gio Gonzalez - L), 7:05 PM
Royals (Ervin Santana - R) at Tigers (Doug Fister - R), 7:08 PM
Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at White Sox (Andre Rienzo - R), 7:10 PM
Angels (Jered Weaver - R) at Astros (Brett Oberholtzer - L), 7:10 PM
Padres (Robbie Erlin - L) at Braves (Kris Medlen - R), 7:10 PM
Rays (Matt Moore - L) at Twins (Andrew Albers - L), 7:10 PM
Mariners (James Paxton - L) at Cardinals (Michael Wacha - R), 7:15 PM
Rockies (Roy Oswalt - R) at Diamondbacks (Wade Miley - L), 8:10 PM
Giants (Tim Lincecum - R) at Dodgers (Ricky Nolasco - R), 9:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: CIN/MIL, NYY/BOS, OAK/TEX, BAL/TOR, MIA/NYM

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI (Achillies) - Is not expected to return this weekend.
Jason Castro, C, HOU (Knee) - Is still out of the lineup against the Angels on Friday.
Khris Davis, OF, MIL (Wrist) - Was scheduled for full batting practice before the game Friday.
Jorge De La Rosa, SP, COL (Thumb) - An MRI on Friday showed inflammation in his thumb.
Scott Downs, RP, ATL (Finger) - Visited a hand specialist Friday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS (Foot) - Has resumed some light, non-baseball exercises.
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR (Wrist) - Back in the lineup for the Blue Jays on Friday.
Logan Forsythe, 2B, SD (Foot) - Not in the lineup Friday due to plantar fasciitis.
Dexter Fowler, OF, COL (Knee) - It is doubtful that he will play in any games this weekend.
Brett Gardner, OF, NYY (Oblique) - Could miss the rest of the season with a Grade 1 oblique strain.
Felix Hernandez, SP, SEA (Back) - Threw a successful bullpen session off flat ground Friday.
Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAA (Knee) - Returned to the starting lineup for the Angels on Friday.
Boone Logan, RP, NYY (Elbow) - Hopes to return to the Yankees for upcoming series against the Blue Jays beginning Tuesday.
Starling Marte, OF, PIT (Hand) - Is still out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs.
Darren O'Day, RP, BAL (Finger) - Had an injection in his right hand and could rejoin the team next weekend.
Drew Pomeranz, SP, COL (Biceps) - Threw a two-inning simulated game Friday.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL (Wrist) - Left the game Friday after being hit by a pitch in the wrist.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD (Hamstring) - Left game Thursday with mild hamstring tightness. He had an MRI on Friday on the injury.
Austin Romine, C, NYY (Concussion) - Passed a preliminary concussion test Friday.
Stephen Strasburg, SP, WAS (Forearm) - Scratched from his start Friday after having forearm tightness playing catch Thursday.
Henry Urrutia, OF, BAL (Personal) - Will miss the series against the Blue Jays due to a visa issue.

Players on the DL
Chad Billingsley, SP, LAD (Elbow) - Started a throwing program at the Dodgers spring training facility.
Jesse Crain, RP, TB (Shoulder) - Threw a successful bullpen Friday and will move onto live hitting Monday with hope of returning in the middle of next week.
Samuel Deduno, SP, MIN (Shoulder) - Will undergo shoulder surgery Wednesday to clean up cartilage.
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL (Head) - Took batting practice with the team Friday and did not have any apparent issues.
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD (Ankle) - Ran on a treadmill Thursday, ran around the outfield track on Friday, and will be evaluated again next week.
John Lannan, SP, PHI (Knee) - Hopes to be completely healthy by the start of spring training.
J.J. Putz, RP, ARI (Finger) - Plans to throw a simulated game Saturday.
Matt Reynolds, RP, ARI (Elbow) - Felt pain in his left elbow during a throwing session Thursday.

Placed on the DL
Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL (transferred to 60-day DL)

Activated from the DL
Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR

Called Up
Dan Johnson, DH, BAL

Claimed off Waivers
Jose De La Torre, RP, MIL (from BOS)

Traded
Daniel Paulino, SP, HOU (from DET)

Closer Watch

Pirates: The Pirates opened their series with the Cubs on Thursday with their fourth straight victory. The save chance went to Mark Melancon and he only allowed one hit closing the door in the ninth for his 14th save of the season. Tony Watson took the set-up job in the eighth inning instead of Jason Grilli. Melancon has done well in holding onto the closing job while Grilli works through the bumps in returning to the bullpen. It appears Melancon has the grasp on the coveted closer position for now, but he has relatively low job security with the amount of solid options around him.

Key Matchups

KEY MATCHUPS: HOT

Hot Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
David Ross - CBOS vs NYY
9/14 1:05 PM
CC Sabathia4-13.30822324.769.3751.144
Curtis Granderson - OFNYY @ BOS
9/14 1:05 PM
Jon Lester9-32.281234313.500.361.861
Lyle Overbay - 1BNYY @ BOS
9/14 1:05 PM
Jon Lester9-25.36024836.680.4291.109
Mark Reynolds - 1BNYY @ BOS
9/14 1:05 PM
Jon Lester4-13.30812222.615.4381.053
Alex Rodriguez - 3BNYY @ BOS
9/14 1:05 PM
Jon Lester9-42.214367410.524.283.806
Alberto Callaspo - 3BOAK @ TEX
9/14 1:05 PM
Yu Darvish6-14.42902321.571.5001.071
Adrian Beltre - 3BTEX vs OAK
9/14 1:05 PM
Bartolo Colon18-57.3165111417.684.3221.006
Alex Rios - OFTEX vs OAK
9/14 1:05 PM
Bartolo Colon9-22.40902412.545.435.980
Scott Hairston - OFWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels12-30.4005109261.067.4551.521
Bryce Harper - OFWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels5-13.38501111.462.467.928
Adam LaRoche - 1BWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels8-25.32045717.840.3701.210
Chad Tracy - 1BWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels3-11.27311112.545.333.879
Prince Fielder - 1BDET vs KC
9/14 7:08 PM
Ervin Santana6-10.600346211.600.6672.267
Victor Martinez - CDET vs KC
9/14 7:08 PM
Ervin Santana6-16.37511312.563.4441.007
Mike Moustakas - 3BKC @ DET
9/14 7:08 PM
Doug Fister4-10.40012202.800.4001.200
Gordon Beckham - 2BCWS vs CLE
9/14 7:10 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez5-13.38511332.615.5001.115
Alejandro De Aza - OFCWS vs CLE
9/14 7:10 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez5-13.38502353.615.5791.194
Paul Konerko - 1BCWS vs CLE
9/14 7:10 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez4-13.30812622.615.4001.015
Dexter Fowler - OFCOL @ ARI
9/14 8:10 PM
Wade Miley4-14.28612114.571.333.905
Gregor Blanco - OFSF @ LAD
9/14 9:10 PM
Ricky Nolasco5-12.41701114.500.462.962
Hunter Pence - OFSF @ LAD
9/14 9:10 PM
Ricky Nolasco6-26.23145724.731.2861.016
Pablo Sandoval - 3BSF @ LAD
9/14 9:10 PM
Ricky Nolasco6-13.462252201.154.5331.687
 
Hot Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Doug FisterDET vs KC
9/14 7:08 PM
Royals Batters28-127.2202811621.317.250.567

 

KEY MATCHUPS: COLD

Cold Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
John McDonald - SSBOS vs NYY
9/14 1:05 PM
CC Sabathia4-21.19001206.238.190.429
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - CBOS vs NYY
9/14 1:05 PM
CC Sabathia3-14.21401117.286.250.536
Vernon Wells - OFNYY @ BOS
9/14 1:05 PM
Jon Lester6-36.16713375.306.311.617
Elvis Andrus - SSTEX vs OAK
9/14 1:05 PM
Bartolo Colon3-12.25000102.250.250.500
Ian Kinsler - 2BTEX vs OAK
9/14 1:05 PM
Bartolo Colon2-14.14300112.143.188.330
John Mayberry - OFPHI @ WAS
9/14 7:05 PM
Gio Gonzalez2-11.18211212.455.250.705
John Buck - CPIT vs CHC
9/14 7:05 PM
Scott Baker3-16.18801328.250.278.528
Ian Desmond - SSWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels5-26.19214218.462.222.684
Jayson Werth - OFWAS vs PHI
9/14 7:05 PM
Cole Hamels2-14.14300214.143.200.343
Austin Jackson - OFDET vs KC
9/14 7:08 PM
Ervin Santana1-11.09100002.091.091.182
Salvador Perez - CKC @ DET
9/14 7:08 PM
Doug Fister2-12.16701001.250.167.417
Adam Dunn - 1BCWS vs CLE
9/14 7:10 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez5-26.192131614.385.344.728
Jeff Keppinger - 3BCWS vs CLE
9/14 7:10 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez1-11.09101011.273.167.439
Martin Prado - 3BARI vs COL
9/14 8:10 PM
Roy Oswalt2-13.15401000.231.154.385
Adrian Gonzalez - 1BLAD vs SF
9/14 9:10 PM
Tim Lincecum8-42.190001316.190.244.435
Dee Gordon - SSLAD vs SF
9/14 9:10 PM
Tim Lincecum1-13.07700013.077.143.220
 
Cold Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Yu DarvishTEX vs Oak
9/14 1:05 PM
Athletics Batters21-70.30029121018.526.402.928
Cole HamelsPHI @ Was
9/14 7:05 PM
Nationals Batters58-205.2831328281448.550.337.887
Ervin SantanaKC @ Det
9/14 7:08 PM
Tigers Batters24-86.27969201119.545.360.906
Ubaldo JimenezCLE @ CWS
9/14 7:10 PM
White Sox Batters29-102.284310192025.476.405.881
Ricky NolascoLAD vs SF
9/14 9:10 PM
Giants Batters30-99.30361413912.572.358.930
 

Recommended Pickup

Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR - In a quick turnaround, Rasmus was activated from the disabled list and inserted in the starting lineup Friday by the Blue Jays. While he may need to be eased back into action, he seems to be able to swing without limitations by the oblique injury. It will be his first appearance since August 11 and with Jose Bautista out for the season, Rasmus should see plenty of playing time opportunities. He offers solid power with 18 home runs, 60 RBI, and 26 doubles this season. He has not stolen a base this season, but with many outfielders around the league being shut down with injuries towards the end of the season, Rasmus could offer a nice power boost to a fantasy lineup.

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