Thursday Lineup Card: Beltran, Cain, Cashner Set For Returns

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Updated on June 4, 2014 11:24PM EST

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

MIN (Kyle Gibson - R) at CLE (Carlos Carrasco - R) 1:05 PM ET
SF (Madison Bumgarner – L) at CIN (Mike Leake – R), 12:35 PM ET
OAK (Drew Pomeranz – L) at NYY (Masahiro Tanaka – R), 1:05 PM ET
TOR (J.A. Happ – L) at DET (Justin Verlander – R), 1:08 PM ET
PHI (Kyle Kendrick – R) at WAS (Doug Fister – L), 4:05 PM ET
MIA (Jacob Turner – R) at TB (Jake Odorizzi – R), 4:10 PM ET
NYM (Jake deGrom – R) at CHC (Travis Wood – L), 7:05 PM ET
LAA (Tyler Skaggs – L) at HOU (Brad Peacock – R), 7:10 PM ET
BAL (Chris Tillman – R) at TEX (Colby Lewis – R), 8:05 PM ET
STL (Michael Wacha – R) at KC (Yordano Ventura – R), 8:10 PM ET
MIL (Wily Peralta – R) at MIN (Kevin Correia – R), 8:10 PM ET
AZ (Bronson Arroyo – R) at COL (Juan Nicasio – R), 8:40 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: MIN/CLE, SF/CIN, OAK/NYY, PHI/WAS, MIA/TB

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Miguel Gonzalez, P, BAL – (Oblique) Will not start Thursday, will have MRI and could hit DL.
Chase Headley, 3B, SD – (Knee) Lifted for pinch hitter Wednesday after being hit near knee earlier in game.
Justin Smoak, 1B, SEA – (Quadriceps) Missed Wednesday's game with tightness.
Mike Trout, OF, LAA – (Back) Clean MRI but out of Wednesday's lineup.
Jonathan Villar, SS, HOU – (Elbow) Hit with pitch Tuesday, could miss a couple of days.
Ryan Webb, P, ABL – (Undisclosed) Worked out Wednesday before game, possible hints at undisclosed injury.
Kolten Wong, 2B, STL – (Shoulder) Out of Wednesday's lineup after leaving Tuesday's game.

Players on the DL
Carlos Beltran, OF, NYY – (Elbow) Set to be activated Thursday.
Clay Buchholz, P, BOS – (Knee) Threw bullpen session Wednesday, scheduled for simulated game Saturday.
Matt Cain, P, SF – (Hamstring) Will start Friday against Mets.
Andrew Cashner, P, SD – (Elbow) Expected to start Saturday.
Bruce Chen, P, KC – (Back) Likely for at least two more rehab starts before activation.
Jesse Crain, P, HOU – (Biceps) Threw bullpen session Wednesday, return by end of the month is possible.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD – (Ankle) Hopeful for return next Thursday.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS – (Thumb) Took light grounders Tuesday, no timetable but July 1 is date team may be eying.
Matt Harrison, P, TEX – (Back) Still appears career in jeopardy after spinal fusion surgery.
Jeremy Hellickson, P, TB – (Elbow) Good bullpen session Wednesday, could make first of three rehab starts Saturday.
Tommy Hunter, P, BAL – (Groin) Could be activated as soon as Saturday.
Jose Iglesias, SS, DET – (Lower Leg) Expects to be ready for 2015 season.
Mat Latos, P, CIN – (Elbow) Left Wednesday's rehab start with calf cramp.
Ryan Lavarnway, C, BOS – (Wrist) Had surgery on hamate bone Tuesday, five-to-seven week timeline.
Mat Latos, SP, CIN – (Knee) Hit hard, but no health issues in four-inning rehab start.
Zach McAllister, P, CLE – (Back) First of two rehab starts Wednesday.
Ross Ohlendorf, P, WAS – (Back) Has not pitched since late-May setback.
James Paxton, P, SEA – (Back) Progressing but has not resumed throwing yet.
Mike Pelfrey, P, MIN – (Elbow) Will be checked by Dr. James Andrews Monday.
Cliff Pennington, SS, AZ – (Thumb) Had surgery Wednesday, out about two months.
J.J. Putz, P, AZ – (Will throw Thursday and Friday, then head to extended spring training before activation.
Ian Stewart, 3B, LAA – (Hand) Rehabbing at spring training complex since late-May setback.
Jonny Venters, P, ATL – (Elbow) Threw lightly Tuesday and Wednesday.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS – (Hamstring) June 12 seems like earliest return date.
Joey Votto, 1B, CIN – (Quadriceps) Possibility Votto could operate at less than 100 percent for the rent of the season.
Jordan Walden, P, ATL – (Hamstring) Will begin rehab assignment at Triple-A Thursday.
Taijuan Walker, P, SEA – (Shoulder) Poor outing Tuesday, will make at least one more start at Triple-A.

Activated from the DL
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL

Placed on the DL
Sean Burnett, P, LAA (transferred to 60-day DL)
Carter Capps, P, MIA (transferred to 60-day DL)
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL
Wade LeBlanc, P, NYY
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX

Claimed Off Waivers

Called Up
Justin Bour, 1B, PHI
Michael McKenry, C, COL
Jace Peterson, 3B, SD
Aaron Poreda, P, TEX
Jose Ramirez, P, NYY
Jonathan Singleton, 1B, HOU
Eugenio Suarez, SS, DET

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Alfredo Aceves, P, NYY (designated for assignment)
Preston Claiborne, P, NYY
Derek Dietrich, P, TEX
Jesse Hahn, P, SD
Elian Herrera, OF, MIL
Jeremy Horst, P, PHI
Marc Krauss, OF, HOU
Jordan Pacheco, C, COL (designated for assignment)
Danny Worth, SS, DET (designated for assignment)

Closer Watch

Oakland – Sean Doolittle has continued to solidify himself in the closing role with saves Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

St. Louis – Adam Wainwright went for a shutout Wednesday, but left the game with two runners on in the ninth. Trevor Rosenthal then let both inherited runners score. It was a blown save for Rosenthal, even though he was not responsible for the runners.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – June 5, 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
T. Colvin	OF	SF @ CIN 12:35PM	M. Leake	17	6	4	4	8	1	3	.353	.389	1.059	1.448
H. Pence	OF	SF @ CIN 12:35PM	M. Leake	22	10	3	1	3	0	6	.455	.455	.682	1.136
P. Sandoval	3B	SF @ CIN 12:35PM	M. Leake	14	8	4	2	3	1	1	.571	.600	1.143	1.743
J. Bautista	OF	TOR @ DET 1:08PM	J. Verlander	13	3	3	1	1	1	3	.231	.286	.615	.901
A. Lind	1B	TOR @ DET 1:08PM	J. Verlander	17	4	2	2	7	1	3	.235	.263	.588	.851
B. Revere	OF	PHI @ WAS 4:05PM	D. Fister	15	6	0	0	0	0	2	.400	.400	.400	.800
I. Desmond	SS	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	37	15	5	2	8	0	5	.405	.410	.676	1.086
N. McLouth	OF	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	17	4	2	2	3	2	3	.235	.316	.588	.904
W. Ramos	C	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	11	6	2	2	3	0	0	.545	.545	1.091	1.636
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	44	15	9	2	4	5	5	.341	.423	.636	1.059
J. Hardy	SS	BAL @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	12	4	3	2	4	0	0	.333	.333	.917	1.250
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ MIN 8:10PM	K. Correia	31	8	4	2	5	3	3	.258	.324	.548	.872
J. Lucroy	C	MIL @ MIN 8:10PM	K. Correia	12	5	2	0	1	1	0	.417	.462	.583	1.045
M. Reynolds	1B	MIL @ MIN 8:10PM	K. Correia	49	14	6	3	5	3	18	.286	.327	.531	.858
M. Montero	C	ARI @ COL 8:40PM	J. Nicasio	10	2	1	1	2	3	2	.200	.385	.500	.885
T. Tulowitzki	SS	COL vs ARI 8:40PM	B. Arroyo	13	6	2	2	5	2	1	.462	.533	.923	1.456

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 5, 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
Mike Leake	CIN vs SF 12:35PM	93	37	16	9	19	2	14	.398	.411	.771	1.181
Justin Verlander	DET vs TOR 1:08PM	90	19	10	5	14	7	17	.211	.263	.443	.706

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 – June 5, 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
R. Ludwick	OF	CIN vs SF 12:35PM	M. Bumgarner	16	1	1	0	2	1	3	.063	.118	.125	.243
B. Crawford	SS	SF @ CIN 12:35PM	M. Leake	12	3	1	0	0	0	4	.250	.250	.333	.583
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR @ DET 1:08PM	J. Verlander	22	4	1	0	3	2	4	.182	.240	.273	.513
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR @ DET 1:08PM	J. Verlander	18	3	2	2	3	1	4	.167	.211	.500	.711
G. Dobbs	1B	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	16	2	0	0	0	0	2	.125	.125	.125	.250
D. Espinosa	2B	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	19	3	1	0	0	3	5	.158	.273	.211	.483
A. LaRoche	1B	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	32	5	2	0	1	7	5	.156	.308	.250	.558
D. Span	OF	WAS vs PHI 4:05PM	K. Kendrick	16	3	1	1	2	2	1	.188	.278	.375	.653
R. Tejada	SS	NYM @ CHC 7:05PM	T. Wood	11	1	0	0	0	1	3	.091	.167	.091	.258
C. Young	OF	NYM @ CHC 7:05PM	T. Wood	11	3	1	0	0	0	3	.273	.273	.364	.636
J. Guzman	OF	HOU vs LAA 7:10PM	T. Skaggs	11	1	1	1	4	2	3	.091	.231	.364	.594
N. Markakis	OF	BAL @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	13	2	2	2	2	0	4	.154	.154	.615	.769
M. Prado	3B	ARI @ COL 8:40PM	J. Nicasio	14	2	0	0	0	0	2	.143	.143	.143	.286
M. Cuddyer	OF	COL vs ARI 8:40PM	B. Arroyo	11	2	1	0	0	0	4	.182	.182	.273	.455

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 5, 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
Kevin Correia	MIN vs MIL 8:10PM	172	50	22	9	20	14	34	.291	.345	.536	.881
Juan Nicasio	COL vs ARI 8:40PM	69	19	11	3	12	9	10	.275	.359	.529	.888
Bronson Arroyo	ARI @ COL 8:40PM	61	19	8	2	10	4	11	.311	.348	.535	.883

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

Brock Holt, 1B, BOS – Holt may have slipped under the radar since his mid-May callup. The Red Sox had been using Holt at third base until bringing Stephen Drew back to the team and shifting Xander Bogaerts to third. No problem for Holt, who is now filling in at first base for Mike Napoli and Mike Carp at first base. Napoli is due back Sunday, but the Red Sox have relied on Holt and Holt has thrived. Holt could move to a part time role, but he could work a timeshare with Drew and Bogaerts if Drew struggles. At the top of the order, Holt is hitting .326/.371/.474 with one home run, three steals and a game with four doubles on June 1. He is a better bet for deep and AL-only leagues.

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SP: Chris Tillman, BAL ($10,209)
C: Jason Castro, HOU ($4,364)
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3B: Nick Castellanos, DET ($3,078)
OF: Jayson Werth, WAS ($6,022)

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