The Lineup Card: A Wise Choice

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Sunday's Starters
Braves (Tommy Hanson - R) at Mets (Chris Young - R), 1:10
Astros (Edgar Gonzalez - R) at Reds (Johnny Cueto - R), 1:10
Cubs (Chris Rusin - L) at Pirates (Jeff Locke - L), 1:35
Rockies (Drew Pomeranz - L) at Phillies (Tyler Cloyd - R), 1:35
Marlins (Ricky Nolasco - R) at Nationals (Edwin Jackson - R), 1:35
Yankees (Freddy Garcia - R) at Orioles (Zach Britton - L), 1:35
Blue Jays (Carlos Villanueva - R) at Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R), 1:35
Rangers (Roy Oswalt - R) at Rays (James Shields - R), 1:40
Indians (Justin Masterson - R) at Twins (Esmerling Vasquez - R), 2:10
Royals (Jeremy Guthrie - R) at White Sox (Hector Santiago - L), 2:10
Brewers (Shaun Marcum - R) at Cardinals (Joe Kelly - R), 2:15
Tigers (Anibal Sanchez - R) at Angels (Zack Grienke - R), 3:35
Diamondbacks (Patrick Corbin - L) at Padres (Andrew Werner - L), 4:05
Athletics (Tommy Milone - L) at Mariners (Jason Vargas - L), 4:10
Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L) at Giants (Barry Zito - L), 8:05

Day Game After Night Game:
CHC/PIT, COL/PHI, NYY/BAL, CLE/MIN, HOU/CIN, TEX/TB, TOR/BOS, MIL/STL, ARZ/SD, DET/LAA, OAK/SEA

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Jered Weaver, P, LAA -- (Shoulder) No timetable for return after MRI showed normal wear-and-tear.
Chris Tillman, P, BAL -- (Elbow) Saturday bullpen session pushed back to Monday or Tuesday.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C, BOS -- (Back) Could play Sunday, but if he doesn't the injury may be more serious than first assumed.
Adam Dunn, DH, CHW -- (Oblique) Will not start Sunday with no return date set.
Curtis Granderson, OF, NYY -- (Hamstring) Did not start Saturday, and it's unclear if it's because of injury or rest.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB -- (Back) Stiffness caused missed start Saturday, but shouldn't miss more than one more start.
David Price, P, TB -- (Shoulder) Should be "ready to roll" for next start.
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX -- (Arm) Was questionable Saturday because of soreness that started Wednesday.
Henderson Alvarez, P, TOR -- (Triceps) Experienced soreness in last start on Friday.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL -- (Finger) Will return Monday, after originally having a Saturday return date.
Willie Bloomquist, SS, ARZ -- (Back) Has rejoined teammates, but isn't ready for game action.
Scott Rolen, 3B, CIN -- (Back) Didn't start Saturday, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready by Sunday.
Zack Cozart, SS, CIN -- (Elbow) Diagnosed with slight strain, and may return this week.
Jose Altuve, 2B, HOU -- (Abdomen) Day-to-day after leaving Friday's game.
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT -- (Back) Still has no timetable for return after missing the last 10 games.
Jeff Karstens, P, PIT -- (Hip) Likely to miss another start even though he started playing catch.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD -- (Knee) Did not start Saturday and should be considered day-to-day.
Matt Holliday, OF, STL -- (Back) Was a late scratch Friday, after a planned return.

Disabled List
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS -- (Wrist) Won't have cast removed for another two weeks.
Andy Pettitte, P, NYY -- (Lower Leg) Threw simulate game Saturday and will be reevaluated by a doctor Monday.
Mike Napoli, C, TEX -- (Quadriceps) On schedule to return by next weekend.
Ben Sheets, P, ATL -- (Shoulder) Will throw a simulate game, but it is yet to be scheduled.
Adam Kennedy, 2B, LAD -- (Groin) Will miss the remainder of the season.
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD -- (Shoulder) Out for rest of series against Giants.
Juan Oviedo, P, MIA -- (Elbow) Underwent Tommy John surgery.
Brian Schneider, C, PHI -- (Hamstring) Unlikely to play again this season.
Chris Carpenter, P, STL -- (Shoulder) Threw side session Friday without complications, and could throw to hitters Monday.

Transactions

Activated from DL
Justin Christian, OF, SF
Ivan Nova, P, NYY

Optioned to Triple-A & Other Demotions
Steve Eldefson, P, SF (designated for assignment)
Oscar Tejeda, SS, PIT (outrighted to Double-A)
Ross Ohlendorf, P, SD (outrighted to Triple-A)
Eddy Rodriguez, C, SD (outrighted to Triple-A)

Called Up
Yusmerio Petit, P, SF

Closer Watch
Padres -- Luke Gregerson looked to be in line for the save Wednesday against the Dodgers when he recorded the first two outs of the ninth inning in a one run game, but he was pulled in favor of rookie Tommy Layne after hitting Shane Victorino on the foot on a 0-2 pitch. Layne finished the game against by getting the first batter he faced to ground out, which earned him his second save of the season. In a bullpen that currently consists of ten pitchers, eight happen to be rookies, and that has given Gregerson the seniority needed to be the regular ninth inning man for the Padres as long as Huston Street is injured. The experience was well needed Friday night when Gregerson was brought back to the mound with a 6-5 lead in the ninth, and he consequently closed out the Diamondbacks on 13 pitches giving him his fifth save in his last seven appearances.

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