Friday Lineup Card: Red Sox Pitcher Has Impressive Debut

Friday Lineup Card: Red Sox Pitcher Has Impressive Debut

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

KC (Edinson Volquez – R) at CHC (Jake Arrieta – R), 4:05 PM
TB (Nate Karns – R) at BAL (Miguel Gonzalez – R), 7:05 PM
COL (Chad Bettis – R) at PHI (Cole Hamels – L), 7:05 PM
WAS (Stephen Strasburg – R) at CIN (Anthony DiSclafani – R), 7:10 PM
MIA (Dan Haren – R) at NYM (Matt Harvey – R), 7:10 PM
BOS (Steven Wright – R) at TEX (Yovani Gallardo – R), 8:05 PM
AZ (Rubby De La Rosa – R) at MIL (Jimmy Nelson – R), 8:10 PM
TOR (Mark Buehrle – L) at MIN (Trevor May – R), 8:10 PM
CHW (Carlos Rodon – L) at HOU (Lance McCullers – R), 8:10 PM
LAD (Michael Bolsinger – R) at STL (John Lackey – R), 8:15 PM
DET (Anibal Sanchez – R) at LAA (Hector Santiago – L), 10:05 PM
NYY (Chris Capuano – L) at OAK (Sonny Gray – R), 10:05 PM
CLE (Trevor Bauer – R) at SEA (Taijuan Walker – R), 10:10 PM
PIT (Francisco Liriano – L) at SD (James Shields – R), 10:10 PM
ATL (Mike Foltynewicz – R) at SF (Tim Hudson- R), 10:15 PM

Day Game After Night Game: None

*All Transactions/Injuries Since Tuesday*

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Erick Aybar, SS, LAA – (Hamstring) Left Thursday's game with tightness.
Xander Bogaerts, SS, BOS – (Forearm) Struck on forearm/wrist Thursday, x-rays negative.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, TB – (Groin) There is hope he can return to lineup Friday.
Robinson Cano, 2B, SEA – (Illness) Out of Thursday's lineup with flu.
Wei-Yin Chen, P, BAL – (General Soreness) Expected to start Saturday's game.
Johnny Cueto, P, CIN – (Elbow) Could return to rotation Sunday.
Avisail Garcia, OF, CHW – (Knee) Sat out Thursday's doubleheader, has missed three days in a row now.
Tuffy Gosewisch, OF, STL – (Knee) Jammed knee Wednesday, was set for MRI Thursday.
Slade Heathcott, OF, NYY – (Quadriceps) Scratched Thursday with soreness.
Scott Kazmir, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Might miss only one start.
Kevin Kiermaier, OF, TB – (Ankle) X-rays were clean after being hit in Wednesday's game.
Jason Marquis, P, CIN – (General Soreness) Is "banged up," might not pitch Sunday.
James Paxton, P, SEA – (Finger) Left Thursday's game with middle finger discomfort.
Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN – (Toe) Pinch hit Wednesday, expected to return to lineup Friday.
Danny Salazar, P, CLE – (Finger) Skipped throwing session Wednesday but should be ready to go for Sunday's start.
Carlos Santana, 1B, CLE – (Paternity) May not be back until Tuesday.
Alfredo Simon, P, DET – (Personal) Placed on bereavement list and missed Wednesday's start.
Steven Souza, OF, TB – (Wrist) Was taking low speed pitches in batting cage Thursday and could be activated Friday.
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD – (Back) Injury is minor, could be ready to return Friday.

Players on the DL
Matt Adams, 1B, STL – (Quadriceps) Will have surgery, out until at least late August.
Yonder Alonso, 1B, SD – (Shoulder) Playing at High-A, no timetable for return is known yet.
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, MIN – (Hip) Could be activated early next week, playing at Triple-A now.
Scott Atchison, P, CLE – (Ankle) on the DL with a sprain.
Alex Avila, C, DET – (Knee) Baseball activities could be coming soon.
Brandon Beachy, P, LAD – (Elbow) On track to begin rehab assignment next week.
Vic Black, P, NYM – (Shoulder) Should be activated any day.
Rob Brantly, C, CHW – (Thumb) Started minor league rehab Thursday.
Jarred Cosart, P, MIA – (Head) Will throw in extended spring training game Monday if pitching sessions this week go well.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK – (Neck) no baseball activities for a month, no timetable for return.
Travis d'Arnaud, C, NYM – (Hand) Rehabbing at High-A – caught seven innings Wednesday, DHed Thursday.
Ike Davis, 1B, OAK – (Quadriceps) Was set to take batting practice Thursday.
Ross Detwiler, P, TEX – (Shoulder) Threw side session and expected to return from DL this weekend.
Danny Duffy, P, KC – (Shoulder) Should throw bullpen session Friday.
Casey Fien, P, MIN – (Shoulder) Could be activated Friday after making several minor league appearances.
Kevin Gausman, P, BAL – (Shoulder) Should be optioned to Triple-A for starts June 6 and June 11, looks like he is on track to join rotation when activated.
Dillon Gee, P, NYM – (Groin) Should be activated Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
Yasmani Grandal, C, LAD – (Concussion) Playing at Triple-A, should be activated over the weekend.
A.J. Griffin, P, OAK – (Elbow) Threw simulated game Thursday, could be nearing rehab.
Matt Harrison, P, TEX – (Back) Threw 77 pitches in extended spring training game Thursday, could be cleared for rehab assignment next week.
LaTroy Hawkins, P, COL – (Biceps) Threw bullpen session Wednesday, should throw again over the weekend.
Derek Holland, P, TEX – (Shoulder) Threw from 60 feet Thursday, likely not to throw on a mound for another two or three weeks.
Hisashi Iwakuma, P, SEA – (Played catch Thursday, won't get on mound for at least a week.
Jake Lamb, 3B, AZ – (Foot) Running fully in extended spring training games.
Mat Latos, P, MIA – (Knee) Should throw off a mound Saturday and make extended spring training appearance June 4.
Justin Masterson, P, BOS – (Shoulder) Should throw three innings in rehab start Sunday, will likely need several rehab appearances.
Kris Medlen, P, KC – (Elbow) Should begin rehab assignment soon
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN – (Hip) Season would be over if he elects for surgery.
Matt Moore, P, TB – (Elbow) Should be ready to embark on minor league rehab very soon.
Brandon Morrow, P, SD – (Shoulder) Threw simulated game Thursday, next step should be rehab assignment.
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS – (Thumb) Has sprain.
Ivan Nova, P, NYY – (Elbow) One more extended spring appearance before heading out on rehab.
Eric O'Flaherty, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Began rehab assignment Wednesday
Bobby Parnell, P, NYM – (Elbow) Moved up to Double-A.
Jake Peavy, P, SF – (Back) Will make at least two more rehab starts.
Drew Pomeranz, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Was set to throw off a mound Thursday.
Cory Rasmus, P, LAA – (Hernia) Could begin rehab assignment next week.
Masahiro Tanaka, P, NYY – (Forearm) Likely to make return Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
Justin Verlander, P, DET – (Triceps) Will be limited to 80-85 pitches in Triple-A rehab start Sunday, unknown if he will make one or two minor league starts.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS – (Wrist) Has two fractures, looking like he is out until late August.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Elbow) Playing every two days at Double-A.
Chris Withrow, P, ATL – (Elbow) Traded to Atlanta, could eventually work way into closer's mix after he recovers from Tommy John.
Kirby Yates, P, TB – (Chest) Was set to throw in extended spring training Thursday.

Activated from the DL
Ryan Flaherty, 2B, BAL

Placed on the DL
Matt Adams, 1B, STL
Scott Atchison, P, CLE
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA
Carlos Santana, 1B, CLE (paternity list)
Alfredo Simon, P, DET (bereavement list)
Anthony Varvaro, P, BOS (transferred to 60-day DL)

Claimed Off Waivers/Signed/Traded
Alberto Callaspo, 3B LAD from ATL
Casey Delgado, P, NYM (minor league contract)
Juan Jaime, P, LAD from ATL
Ariel Miranda, P, BAL (minor league contract)
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, LAA from NYM
Carlos Peguero, OF, BOS from TEX
Mickey Storey, P, LAD (minor league contract)
Eric Stults, P, LAD from ATL
Ian Thomas, P, LAD from ATL
Juan Uribe, 3B, ATL from LAD
Chris Withrow, P, ATL from LAD

Called Up
Austin Adams, P, CLE
Hanser Alberto, SS, TEX
Scott Beck, P, CHW
Ed Easley, C, STL
Jon Edwards, P, TEX
Buck Farmer, P, DET
Chris Heisey, OF, LAD
Alfredo Marte, OF, LAA
Eduardo Rodriguez, P, BOS
Robbie Ross, P, BOS
Kyle Ryan, P, DET
Jerry Sands, OF, CLE
Donnie Veal, P, ATL
Daniel Webb, P, CHW
Tyler Wilson, P, BAL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Jeff Bianchi, SS, BOS (designated for assignment)
Ryan Brett, 2B, TB
Scott Carroll, P, CHW
Scott Copeland, P, TOR
Alejandro De Aza, OF, BAL (designated for assignment)
Heath Hembree, P, BOS
Phil Klein, P, TEX
Marc Krauss, 1B, LAA (designated for assignment)
Dixon Machado, SS, DET
Sergio Santos, P, LAD (designated for assignment)
Chad Smith, P, LAA (designated for assignment)
Jake Smolinski, OF, TEX
Miguel Socolovich, P, STL
Rob Wooten, P, MIL

Closer Watch

Arizona – Wednesday was not a night Brad Ziegler would like to remember. He entered the game in the ninth with a one run lead, but promptly gave up a solo home run to Jason Heyward. The Cardinals then loaded the bases with one out when a throwing error led to the winning run. It was not all Zieler's fault, but it was a blown save nonetheless.

Chicago White Sox – David Robertson blew a save for the second night in a row Wednesday, but he remained in the game for the 10th inning and earned a win. He allowed one run in the two innings. Robertson may not have been available for Thursday's doubleheader and Jake Petricka earned a save in the first game.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 29, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
D. FowlerOFCHC vs KC
4:05PM
E. Volquez25831247.320.414.560.974
W. RosarioCCOL @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels15622401.400.400.8001.200
A. CabreraSSTB @ BAL
7:05PM
M. Gonzalez11321103.273.273.636.909
M. ByrdOFCIN vs WAS
7:10PM
S. Strasburg19621617.316.350.526.876
C. GrandersonOFNYM vs MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren398434116.205.220.462.681
J. LagaresOFNYM vs MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren12500004.417.417.417.833
T. HunterOFMIN vs TOR
8:10PM
M. Buehrle87229315015.253.250.437.687
K. SuzukiCMIN vs TOR
8:10PM
M. Buehrle281131610.393.400.571.971
A. Callaspo2BLAD @ STL
8:15PM
J. Lackey17621501.353.353.588.941
Y. CespedesOFDET @ LAA
10:05PM
H. Santiago11422321.364.462.9091.371
I. Kinsler2BDET @ LAA
10:05PM
H. Santiago10310031.300.462.400.862
M. JoyceOFLAA vs DET
10:05PM
A. Sanchez15541305.333.333.8671.200
C. MaybinOFATL @ SF
10:15PM
T. Hudson251021636.400.464.5601.024
Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 29, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Cole HamelsPHI vs COL
7:05PM
83187312513.217.259.396.655
Dan HarenMIA @ NYM
7:10PM
11524959236.209.220.374.595
Mark BuehrleTOR @ MIN
8:10PM
1964818528230.245.249.393.643
Anibal SanchezDET @ LAA
10:05PM
7217827117.236.245.430.675
Cold Batter Matchups – May 29, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
N. HundleyCCOL @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels14111212.071.133.286.419
T. TulowitzkiSSCOL @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels12210212.167.214.333.548
A. HechavarriaSSMIA @ NYM
7:10PM
M. Harvey10200111.200.273.200.473
M. CuddyerOFNYM vs MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren316213111.194.219.323.541
J. Mauer1BMIN vs TOR
8:10PM
M. Buehrle591251717.203.217.322.539
H. Kendrick2BLAD @ STL
8:15PM
J. Lackey18400302.222.222.222.444
J. RollinsSSLAD @ STL
8:15PM
J. Lackey11100023.091.231.091.322
C. IannettaCLAA vs DET
10:05PM
A. Sanchez12100003.083.083.083.167
J. Uribe3BATL @ SF
10:15PM
T. Hudson11200000.182.182.182.364
E. Young Jr.OFATL @ SF
10:15PM
T. Hudson10000001.000.000.000.000
Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 29, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Edinson VolquezKC @ CHC
4:05PM
9929123121619.293.393.483.876
Stephen StrasburgWAS @ CIN
7:10PM
60195111413.317.380.447.827
Yovani GallardoTEX vs BOS
8:05PM
7023748312.329.356.544.900
Tim HudsonSF vs ATL
10:15PM
712231939.310.338.388.725

Recommended Pickup

Eduardo Rodriguez, P, BOS – The Red Sox are known lately for having an arsenal of prospect arms that do not pan out when they reach the MLB level. Perhaps Rodriguez, who debuted Thursday, will be a different story. The Orioles had Rodriguez fringing on top-100 prospect lists, but may have soured a little when Rodriguez had a 4.79 ERA and 1.45 WHIP last year for the affiliate's Double-A squad. Rodriguez was then traded for Andrew Miller and was a different pitcher in six starts for Boston's Double-A team, dropping a 0.96 ERA and 1.02 WHIP during the remainder of the year. Rodriguez continued his momentum this spring at Triple-A, holding a 2.98 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in eight starts before being summoned to make Thursday's start. His start could not have gone better, as Rodriguez tossed 7.2 shutout innings and scattered five baserunners with seven strikeouts. The Red Sox have to be thinking about keeping Rodriguez up with the MLB team after that start given their recent rotation woes.

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DraftKingsValue Picks

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2B: Howie Kendrick, LAD ($3,600)
SS: Addison Russell, CHC ($3,600)
3B: Mike Moustakas, KC ($3,700)
OF: J.D. Martinez, DET ($4,000)

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