This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters - A look at Saturday's matchups (all times Eastern)Indians (Corey Kluber - R) at Orioles (Ubaldo Jimenez - R), 12:35
Athletics (Jesse Chavez - R) at Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey - R), 1:07
Yankees (Vidal Nuno - L) at White Sox (John Danks - L), 2:10
Dodgers (Dan Haren - R) at Phillies (David Buchanan - R), 3:05
Rangers (Nick Martinez - R) at Tigers (Rick Porcello - R), 4:08
Rockies (Juan Nicasio - R) at Braves (Mike Minor - L), 4:10
Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter - R) at Mets (Zack Wheeler - R), 4:10
Brewers (Wily Peralta - R) at Marlins (Jacob Turner - R), 4:10
Red Sox (Jake Peavy - R) at Rays (David Price - L), 4:10
Royals (James Shields - R) at Angels (Matt Shoemaker - R), 7:15
Cardinals (Jaime Garcia - L) at Reds (Tony Cingrani - L), 7:15
Nationals (Stephen Strasburg - R) at Pirates (Gerrit Cole - R), 7:15
Twins (Ricky Nolasco - R) at Giants (Ryan Vogelsong - R), 10:05
Astros (Dallas Keuchel - L) at Mariners (Brandon Maurer - R), 10:10
Cubs (Travis Wood - L) at Padres (Donn Roach - R), 10:10
Day Game After Night Game
CLE/BAL, OAK/TOR, NYY/CWS, LAD/PHI, TEX/DET, COL/ATL, AZ/NYM, MIL/MIA, BOS/TB
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL - (Finger) Left Friday's game with a left mallet finger fracture.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL - (Oblique) Lifted from Thursday's game in the fifth inning and was not in the lineup Friday, but said he's hoping to return Saturday.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL - (Finger) Held out of the lineup Friday for a second straight day.
Manny Machado, 3B, BAL - (Groin) Removed from Thursday's game with tightness and held out of the lineup Friday.
Evan Gattis, C, ATL - (Illness) Missed another start Friday but is expected to return to the lineup this weekend.
George Springer, OF, HOU - (Hip) Left Thursday's game with a hip flexor strain and was held out of the lineup Friday.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE - (Knee) Held out of Friday's lineup with soreness.
Salvador Perez, C, KC - (Hand) Considered questionable for Saturday's game.
Yovani Gallardo, P, MIL - (Foot) Appears unlikely to start Sunday but is expected to avoid the DL.
Chris Tillman, P, BAL - (Groin) Reports have suggested he's in danger of missing his next start but he insisted he's fine physically.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD - (Groin) Expected to avoid the DL and GM Josh Byrnes said he has a pretty good chance to rejoin the lineup by Monday.
Brad Peacock, P, HOU - (Forearm) Scratched from his scheduled start Friday but GM Jeff Luhnow said he doesn't think it's a DL situation.
Players on the DL
Prince Fielder, 1B, TEX - (Neck) Officially placed on the 15-day DL and season-ending surgery is scheduled for Tuesday.
Josh Hamilton, OF, LAA - (Thumb) Scratched from the lineup at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday with discomfort after getting jammed by a fastball Thursday.
Mat Latos, P, CIN - (Elbow) Scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Gio Gonzalez, P, WAS - (Shoulder) Felt stiffness while throwing Friday but will attempt to play catch Saturday.
Adam LaRoche, 1B, WAS - (Shoulder) Moved up to Double-A Harrisburg on Friday and could come off the DL on Sunday.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS - (Finger) Stayed back in Boston to undergo further X-rays.
Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR - (Hamstring) Making progress in his recovery but not enough for the team to start thinking about a rehab assignment.
Taijuan Walker, P, SEA - (Shoulder) Completed a 55-pitch simulated game Friday and said afterward that he's ready for a rehab start.
James Paxton, P, SEA - (Back) Begins a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY - (Ribs) Set to throw live batting practice Saturday.
Joe Saunders, P, TEX - (Ankle) Feels he's ready to return to the rotation but the Rangers may send him out for a fifth rehab appearance.
Gonzalez Germen, P, NYM - (Illness) Suffered a setback in his recovery but is expected to resume throwing soon.
Jeremy Hellickson, P, TB - (Elbow) Threw 35 pitches in a live batting practice session Thursday.
Transactions - Players who have been called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.
Placed on the DL
Prince Fielder, 1B, TEX
Activated from the DL
Jason Grilli, P, PIT
Donnie Murphy, 3B, TEX
Called Up (from Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Corey Knebel, P, DET
Donald Lutz, OF, CIN
Liam Hendriks, P, TOR
Rudy Owens, P, HOU
Alex Wilson, P, BOS
Jimmy Paredes, OF, KC
T.J. McFarland, P, BAL
Sent Down
Neftali Soto, 1B, CIN
Josh Zeid, P, HOU
Tony Sanchez, C, PIT
Robbie Ray, P, DET
Preston Guilmet, P, BAL
Stephen Drew, SS, BOS
Designated for Assignment
Esmil Rogers, P, TOR
Outrighted
Francisco Martinez, OF, DET
Released
Joey Butler, OF, STL
Closer Watch
Toronto Blue Jays - Since coming off the DL on May 11, Casey Janssen has allowed just five hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. With a clean frame against the A's on Friday, the right-hander has now racked up six saves in less than a two-week span, and while his strikeouts are way down (just four in seven appearances thus far), he's been successful by keeping the ball on the ground and minimizing baserunners. His stabilizing presence in the ninth inning has been key to the team's recent success.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Hours after being activated from the DL on Friday, Jason Grilli was thrust into a save situation in a one-run game against the Nationals. He issued a walk to Anthony Rendon to lead off the inning, but got Jayson Werth swinging and both Wilson Ramos and Ian Desmond to fly out to earn his fifth save of the season. There was some uncertainty as to whether manager Clint Hurdle would return Grilli to the closer role immediately or if he'd ease him back in with some low-stress innings, but it's clear the skipper still trusts Grilli over Mark Melancon with the game on the line.
Hot Batter Matchups – May 24, 2014Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| J. Ellsbury | OF | NYY @ CWS 2:10PM | J. Danks | 11 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .545 | .583 | .636 | 1.220 |
| D. Jeter | SS | NYY @ CWS 2:10PM | J. Danks | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .353 | .421 | .471 | .892 |
| B. Roberts | 2B | NYY @ CWS 2:10PM | J. Danks | 27 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | .333 | .419 | .481 | .901 |
| M. Teixeira | 1B | NYY @ CWS 2:10PM | J. Danks | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .583 | .615 | .917 | 1.532 |
| D. Brown | OF | PHI vs LAD 3:05PM | D. Haren | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .333 | .467 | .583 | 1.050 |
| M. Byrd | OF | PHI vs LAD 3:05PM | D. Haren | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | .500 | .538 | 1.000 | 1.538 |
| R. Howard | 1B | PHI vs LAD 3:05PM | D. Haren | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | .214 | .267 | .643 | .910 |
| C. Utley | 2B | PHI vs LAD 3:05PM | D. Haren | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .278 | .350 | .500 | .850 |
| A. Beltre | 3B | TEX @ DET 4:08PM | R. Porcello | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .375 | .412 | .500 | .912 |
| S. Choo | OF | TEX @ DET 4:08PM | R. Porcello | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | .321 | .387 | .464 | .851 |
| A. Rios | OF | TEX @ DET 4:08PM | R. Porcello | 38 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | .211 | .211 | .474 | .684 |
| J. Schafer | OF | ATL vs COL 4:10PM | J. Nicasio | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .455 | .455 | .727 | 1.182 |
| D. Wright | 3B | NYM vs ARI 4:10PM | J. Collmenter | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .182 | .182 | .727 | .909 |
| J. Loney | 1B | TB vs BOS 4:10PM | J. Peavy | 33 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | .303 | .343 | .636 | .979 |
| C. Heisey | OF | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .267 | .267 | .600 | .867 |
| R. Ibanez | OF | LAA vs KC 7:15PM | J. Shields | 24 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | .208 | .345 | .625 | .970 |
| H. Kendrick | 2B | LAA vs KC 7:15PM | J. Shields | 23 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | .565 | .565 | .957 | 1.522 |
| I. Davis | 1B | PIT vs WAS 7:15PM | S. Strasburg | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .308 | .400 | .769 | 1.169 |
| G. Blanco | OF | SF vs MIN 10:05PM | R. Nolasco | 19 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .421 | .476 | .474 | .950 |
| H. Pence | OF | SF vs MIN 10:05PM | R. Nolasco | 32 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 4 | .313 | .389 | .750 | 1.139 |
| B. Posey | C | SF vs MIN 10:05PM | R. Nolasco | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .400 | .429 | .500 | .929 |
| P. Sandoval | 3B | SF vs MIN 10:05PM | R. Nolasco | 18 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | .500 | .550 | 1.222 | 1.772 |
| C. Headley | 3B | SD vs CHC 10:10PM | T. Wood | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .400 | .400 | .800 | 1.200 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 24, 2014Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Jake Peavy | BOS @ TB 4:10PM | 125 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 23 | .208 | .272 | .425 | .698 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WAS @ PIT 7:15PM | 80 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 27 | .212 | .292 | .411 | .703 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL @ CIN 7:15PM | 143 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 27 | .259 | .272 | .368 | .640 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Batter Matchups – May 24, 2014Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| C. Crisp | OF | OAK @ TOR 1:07PM | R. Dickey | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .111 | .150 | .111 | .261 |
| T. Gwynn Jr. | OF | PHI vs LAD 3:05PM | D. Haren | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | .133 | .316 | .267 | .582 |
| E. Andrus | SS | TEX @ DET 4:08PM | R. Porcello | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .083 | .214 | .083 | .298 |
| J. Gomes | OF | BOS @ TB 4:10PM | D. Price | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .200 | .238 | .250 | .488 |
| M. Napoli | 1B | BOS @ TB 4:10PM | D. Price | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | .259 | .286 | .444 | .730 |
| A. Pierzynski | C | BOS @ TB 4:10PM | D. Price | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .143 | .200 | .143 | .343 |
| S. Victorino | OF | BOS @ TB 4:10PM | D. Price | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .211 | .286 | .211 | .496 |
| D. DeJesus | OF | TB vs BOS 4:10PM | J. Peavy | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | .167 | .259 | .375 | .634 |
| Y. Escobar | SS | TB vs BOS 4:10PM | J. Peavy | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .083 | .214 | .083 | .298 |
| M. Joyce | OF | TB vs BOS 4:10PM | J. Peavy | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .100 | .250 | .400 | .650 |
| E. Longoria | 3B | TB vs BOS 4:10PM | J. Peavy | 18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .222 | .222 | .500 | .722 |
| J. Bruce | OF | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 33 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | .273 | .286 | .364 | .649 |
| Z. Cozart | SS | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .190 | .227 | .190 | .418 |
| T. Frazier | 3B | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
| R. Ludwick | OF | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .154 | .214 | .154 | .368 |
| B. Phillips | 2B | CIN vs STL 7:15PM | J. Garcia | 38 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | .289 | .289 | .500 | .789 |
| E. Aybar | SS | LAA vs KC 7:15PM | J. Shields | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .250 | .294 | .438 | .732 |
| A. McCutchen | OF | PIT vs WAS 7:15PM | S. Strasburg | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .100 | .250 | .100 | .350 |
| G. Sanchez | 1B | PIT vs WAS 7:15PM | S. Strasburg | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .167 | .231 | .250 | .481 |
| M. Morse | OF | SF vs MIN 10:05PM | R. Nolasco | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .278 | .278 | .333 | .611 |
| K. Seager | 3B | SEA vs HOU 10:10PM | D. Keuchel | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .231 | .231 | .231 | .462 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 24, 2014Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| John Danks | CWS vs NYY 2:10PM | 140 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 16 | .321 | .398 | .428 | .826 |
| James Shields | KC @ LAA 7:15PM | 95 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 16 | .305 | .354 | .558 | .912 |
| Ricky Nolasco | MIN @ SF 10:05PM | 155 | 51 | 20 | 7 | 24 | 13 | 22 | .329 | .382 | .554 | .936 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Recommended Pickup
Jimmy Nelson, P, MIL - Yovani Gallardo's status for Sunday is up in the air after he suffered a sprained ankle in his last start, but the Brewers' decision to scratch Nelson from his scheduled outing for Triple-A Nashville on Friday suggests Gallardo is closer to doubtful. Moreover, when asked about the situation, manager Ron Roenicke told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he is "leaning toward" calling somebody up to start in Gallardo's place. Enter Nelson, who has been outstanding with Nashville this season, posting a 5-1 record with a 1.71 ERA, a .180 BAA and a 58:17 K:BB ratio in nine starts. It could end up being a one-off appearance for Nelson, as Gallardo is not expected to hit the DL, but another injury to a Brewers' starter could result in a lengthy audition in the rotation. Those in shallow leagues may not want to take the risk, but Nelson is at least worth consideration as a streaming option.
Other Recent Recommendations:Seth Smith, Kole Calhoun, Stephen Drew and Rickie Weeks
DraftStreet Value Plays
P - Travis Wood, CHC ($14,710)
C - Brayan Pena, CIN ($3,558)
1B - Eric Hosmer, KC ($4,923)
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN ($4,910)
SS - Erick Aybar, LAA ($4,814)
3B - Pedro Alvarez, PIT ($4,653)
OF - A.J. Pollock, AZ ($5,577)
