Friday Lineup Card: Cron, C.J. Cron!

Friday Lineup Card: Cron, C.J. Cron!

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Royals (Chris Young – R) at White Sox (Jeff Samardzija – R), 2:10
Dodgers (Mike Bolsinger – R) at Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann – R), 7:05
Marlins (Jose Fernandez – R) at Phillies (Adam Morgan – L), 7:05
Mariners (Mike Montgomery – L) at Yankees (Masahiro Tanaka – R), 7:05
Rays (Jake Odorizzi – R) at Blue Jays (Drew Hutchison – R), 7:07
Orioles (Ubaldo Jimenez – R) at Tigers (Anibal Sanchez – R), 7:08
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Reds (Mike Leake – R), 7:10
Cubs (Kyle Hendricks – R) at Braves (Julio Teheran – R), 7:35
Royals (Edinson Volquez – R) at White Sox (John Danks – L), 8:10
Pirates (Charlie Morton – R) at Brewers (Mike Fiers – R), 8:10
Rangers (Martin Perez – L) at Astros (Collin McHugh – R), 8:10
Mets (Noah Syndergaard – R) at Cardinals (Lance Lynn – R), 8:15
Giants (Chris Heston – R) at Diamondbacks (Robbie Ray – L), 9:40
Red Sox (Wade Miley – L) at Angels (C.J. Wilson – L), 10:05
Twins (Ervin Santana – R) at Athletics (Sonny Gray – R), 10:05
Rockies (Jorge De La Rosa – R) at Padres (James Shields – R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Anthony DeSclafani, SP, CIN (Lower Body) – Expected to start on Saturday against the Indians.

Players on the DL

Tim Lincecum, SP, SF (Forearm) – May return to the bullpen once he's activated from the DL.
Derek Holland, SP, TEX (Shoulder) – Expected to throw a bullpen session on Friday.
Nick Hagadone, RP, TEX (Elbow) – May have suffered a serious injury and a second opinion is expected.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB (Shoulder) – Threw 30 pitches in a live batting practice on Thursday.
Steven Souza, OF, TB (Hand) - Expected to join High-A Charlotte this weekend for a rehab assignment.
Tony Cingrani, SP, CIN (Shoulder) – Expected to start on Friday for Triple-A Louisville.
Martin Prado, 3B, MIA (Shoulder) – Completed his third rehab game on Wednesday and may return from the DL over the weekend.
Scott Feldman, SP, HOU (Knee) – Expected to start on Saturday against the Texas Rangers.
Corey Hart, 1B, PIT (Shoulder) – Ready to be activated from the DL, although the Pirates' plans are not clear.
Henderson Alvarez, SP, MIA (Shoulder) – Allowed two earned runs over 2.1 innings pitched during his first rehab game.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK (Neck) – A return timetable is still unknown.
Jesse Hahn, SP, OAK (Forearm) – Expected to be on the disabled list for a lengthy time.
Carlos Beltran, OF, NYM (Oblique) – Had a successful rehab start on Wednesday, going 2-for-2 with High-A Tampa.
Miguel Montero, C, CHC (Thumb) – May miss up to six weeks of action.
Williams Perez, SP, ATL (Foot) – Made a rehab appearance on Thursday at Triple-A Gwinnett.
Huston Street, RP, LAA (Groin) – Threw a bullpen session on Thursday to help determine his availability on Friday.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS (Wrist) – Started a rehab assignment on Thursday.
Kris Medlen, SP, KC (Elbow) – Threw seven scoreless innings on Wednesday during a rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Transactions - Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.

Activated from the DL

Mike Aviles, SS, CLE

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)

Donovan Hand, RP, CIN

Signed

Jordan Humphreys, RP, NYM
Ryan Nagle, OF, PIT
Brandon Waddell, RP, PIT
Reegie Corona, 2B, WAS
Zach Lutz, 3B, NYM
Ronald Belisario, RP, BOS
Elvis Alvarado, OF, WAS

Closer Watch

None – no games scheduled on Thursday.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 17, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
V. Martinez1BDET vs BAL
7:08PM
U. Jimenez24843914.333.333.7501.083
J. Altuve2BHOU vs TEX
8:10PM
M. Perez10420000.400.400.6001.000
C. CarterDHHOU vs TEX
8:10PM
M. Perez13632424.462.5331.0001.533
R. BraunOFMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton20841533.400.478.7001.178
C. GomezOFMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton11511302.455.417.7271.144
P. Alvarez3BPIT @ MIL
8:10PM
M. Fiers11322413.273.333.8181.152
A. McCutchenOFPIT @ MIL
8:10PM
M. Fiers16644913.375.4121.1251.537
N. Walker2BPIT @ MIL
8:10PM
M. Fiers16841103.500.500.8751.375
D. Murphy2BNYM @ STL
8:15PM
L. Lynn14620312.429.467.5711.038
P. Goldschmidt1BARI vs SF
9:40PM
M. Cain29851559.276.382.552.934
A. Hill2BARI vs SF
9:40PM
M. Cain30941302.300.290.567.857
M. Napoli1BBOS @ LAA
10:05PM
C. Wilson338536410.242.375.576.951
B. Butler1BOAK vs MIN
10:05PM
E. Santana31865968.258.410.7741.184
E. Sogard2BOAK vs MIN
10:05PM
E. Santana11430011.364.417.6361.053
N. Arenado3BCOL @ SD
10:10PM
J. Shields11743512.636.6671.5452.212
C. GonzalezOFCOL @ SD
10:10PM
J. Shields14632314.429.467.9291.395
D. StubbsOFCOL @ SD
10:10PM
J. Shields14421404.286.286.571.857
J. Gyorko2BSD vs COL
10:10PM
J. De La Rosa181250352.667.739.9441.684
M. KempOFSD vs COL
10:10PM
J. De La Rosa4418931626.409.426.7731.198
J. UptonOFSD vs COL
10:10PM
J. De La Rosa24910257.375.483.417.899
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 17, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Jake OdorizziTB @ TOR
7:07PM
63821468.127.203.177.380
Ervin SantanaMIN @ OAK
10:05PM
9119125111318.209.317.457.774
Cold Batter Matchups – July 17, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
A. LaRoche1BCWS vs KC
2:10PM
C. Young30432548.133.235.367.602
A. RiosOFKC @ CWS
2:10PM
J. Samardzija12300002.250.250.250.500
E. Longoria3BTB @ TOR
7:07PM
D. Hutchison13100213.077.143.077.220
J. ReyesSSTOR vs TB
7:07PM
J. Odorizzi10100011.100.182.100.282
C. Parmelee1BBAL @ DET
7:08PM
A. Sanchez13100114.077.143.077.220
M. BrantleyOFCLE @ CIN
7:10PM
M. Leake12110020.083.214.167.381
C. Santana1BCLE @ CIN
7:10PM
M. Leake12110225.083.200.167.367
S. CastroSSCHC @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran11100012.091.167.091.258
A. Rizzo1BCHC @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran12221204.167.167.500.667
S. Gennett2BMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton12210202.167.167.250.417
J. LucroyCMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton14100023.071.188.071.259
G. ParraOFMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton12211223.167.286.417.702
J. SeguraSSMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
C. Morton19300002.158.158.158.316
L. Duda1BNYM @ STL
8:15PM
L. Lynn10000033.000.231.000.231
D. OrtizDHBOS @ LAA
10:05PM
C. Wilson20320226.150.227.250.477
B. Lawrie3BOAK vs MIN
10:05PM
E. Santana11110011.091.167.182.348
B. Zobrist2BOAK vs MIN
10:05PM
E. Santana16210114.125.167.188.354
D. LeMahieu2BCOL @ SD
10:10PM
J. Shields10210100.200.200.300.500
Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 17, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Mike FiersMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
622012818416.323.368.7731.141
Matt CainSF @ ARI
9:40PM
104321228618.308.343.493.836
Jorge De La RosaCOL @ SD
10:10PM
13553203281329.393.442.6041.045
James ShieldsSD vs COL
10:10PM
903215715322.356.388.6881.076
Recommended Pickup

C.J. Cron, 1B/DH, Los Angeles Angels – You have to hope that the All-Star break doesn't hurt Cron's bat too much, as he has multi-hit games in five out of the last six games he's played, while going 15-for-24 (.625 AVG) with three home runs and 10 RBI. I know, I know…I did a double-take shake of the head as well. I'm taking a guess that Cron is still available in a lot of leagues out there, and he fits a wonderful short-term fix if you've got a player recently injured. Cron may find more at-bats down the line if he stays reasonably productive, so keep an eye on him at the very least.

Other Recent Recommendations:Andrew Heaney, Nick Castellanos, Gerardo Parra, Jason Motte, Patrick Corbin, Ervin Santana and Miguel Sano.

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Ervin Santana, MIN ($7,000)
C: Brian McCann, NYY ($3,900)
1B: Chris Davis, BAL ($3,700)
2B: Jonathan Schoop, BAL ($3,200)
SS: Brandon Crawford, SF ($3,500)
3B: Danny Espinosa, WAS ($3,400)
OF: Gerardo Parra, MIL ($3,900)

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