Monday Lineup Card: Would You Like Salt with That?

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Updated on May 4, 2014 10:53PM EST

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

Cardinals (Shelby Miller - R) at Braves (Aaron Harang - R), 7:00
Twins (Kyle Gibson - R) at Indians (Zach McAllister - R), 7:05
Dodgers (Zack Greinke - R) at Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann - R), 7:05
Blue Jays (J.A. Happ - L) at Phillies (Kyle Kendrick - R), 7:05
Giants (Yusmeiro Petit - R) at Pirates (Jeff Locke - L), 7:05
Astros (Jarred Cosart - R) at Tigers (Max Scherzer - R), 7:08
Mets (Jon Niese - L) at Marlins (Nathan Eovaldi - R), 7:10
White Sox (Jose Quintana - L) at Cubs (Jeff Samardzija - R), 8:05
Diamondbacks (Michael Bolsinger - R) at Brewers (Matt Garza - R), 8:10
Rangers (Martin Perez - L) at Rockies (Jordan Lyles - R), 8:40
Yankees (David Phelps - R) at Angels (Jered Weaver - R), 10:05
Mariners (Chris Young - R) at Athletics (Scott Kazmir - L), 10:05
Royals (Yordano Ventura - R) at Padres (Eric Stults - L), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Michael Bourn, OF, CLE (Hamstring) - Aggravated his left hamstring Saturday, which could result in 1-to-5 days off, starting Sunday.
Jay Bruce, OF, CIN (Knee) - Diagnosed with a partially torn meniscus in his left knee, which will require surgery and 3-to-4 weeks of recovery.
Trevor Cahill, P, ARI (Illness) - Wasn't available out of the bullpen Sunday due to a bout with the flu.
Yoenis Cespedes, OF, OAK (Hamstring) - May be held out Monday as a precaution, despite going 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's game.
Jason Giambi, DH, CLE (Calf) - Removed from Saturday's contest due to a cramp in his right calf.
Billy Hamilton, OF, CIN (Knuckles) - Sidelined for a third consecutive outing Sunday due to the sprained knuckles that he sustained in Thursday's game.
Jose Lobaton, C, WAS (Shin) - Missed Sunday's contest, after taking a pitch to the shin Saturday.
Joe Mauer, 1B, MIN (Back) - Dealing with muscle spasms to his lower back, which emerged during his third-inning at-bat Sunday.
Edward Mujica, P, BOS (Oblique) - May avoid a stay on the disabled list, with the Red Sox attempting to stretch him out early in the week.
Dioner Navarro, C, TOR (Quad) - Out of the lineup Sunday for a third consecutive game due to a tight right quad.
A.J. Pollock, OF, ARI (Groin) - Sat out a third game in a row Sunday due to his groin concern.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD (Lower Leg) - Passed concussion tests following a collision with the outfield wall, but an injury to his left leg could result in an absence or two from the lineup.
Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA (Hamstring) - Served as the DH for a second consecutive contest Sunday due to a tight hamstring.
Josh Reddick, OF, OAK (Ankle) - Considered day-to-day due to a sprained left ankle.
Ervin Santana, P, ATL (Thumb) - His upcoming start Tuesday has been skipped due to a bruised thumb.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL (Personal) - Was away from the team Sunday in order to tend to a family matter.
Eric Young Jr., OF, NYM (Eye) - Diagnosed with a bruised right cheekbone, after CT scans were returned negative.

Players on the DL
Aroldis Chapman, P, CIN (Head) - Tossed 16 pitches in a rehab game Saturday at Low-A Dayton, during which he struck out one and walked another.
Doug Fister, P, Was (Back) - Will make his season debut Friday versus the Athletics.
Jaime Garcia, P, STL (Shoulder) - Limited to only 28 pitches during his rehab game Sunday at Double-A Springfield, after he was struck on the right side by a pitch in the second inning.
Conor Gillaspie, 3B, CWS (Hand) - Began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Chase Headley, 3B, SD (Calf) - Slated to start his rehab assignment at High-A Lake Elsinore on Monday.
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN (Hamstring) - Expected to jog in the outfield Sunday, but the Reds intend to continue a cautious approach with his recovery.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD (Knee) - Remaining on his rehab assignment at High-A Lake Elsinore during the week.
Wandy Rodriguez, P, PIT (Knee) - Scheduled for another rehab nod Tuesday, but his rehab is expected to be extended due to a poor performance in his previous outing.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, P, LAD (Shoulder) - Flew back to Los Angeles on Sunday in order to have an examination performed on his inflamed left shoulder.
Chris Sale, P, CWS (Arm) - Will throw off a mound Monday, which will determine his next course of action.

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

Activated from the DL
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL
Tim Collins, P, KC
Gavin Floyd, P, ATL

Placed on the DL
Matt Cain, P, SF
A.J. Griffin, P, OAK (Transferred to 60-day DL)
Brandon Morrow, P, TOR (Transferred to 60-day DL)
Wilin Rosario, C, COL

Called Up
Darin Downs, P, HOU
Stephen Fife, P, LAD
Chad Jenkins, P, TOR
Nate Karns, P, TB
Nyjer Morgan, OF, CLE

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Aaron Brooks, P, KC
Nick Buss, OF, OAK
Frank De Los Santos, P, CWS
Jose Dominguez, P, LAD
Anthony Gose, OF, TOR
Nick Hagadone, P, CLE
Ian Thomas, P, ATL

Contract Selected
Marcus Stroman, P, TOR

Designated for Assignment
Heath Bell, P, TB
Raul Valdes, P, HOU

Activated
Moises Sierra, OF, CWS

Outrighted
David Adams, 3B, BAL

Claimed off Waivers
Nick Buss, OF, OAK

Signed
Dustin Richardson, P, LAA (Signed minor league contract)

Closer Watch

Cubs - Manager Rick Renteria is averse to show his hand regarding the "open" closing gig, deeming it a committee at the commencement of the weekend. However, he may have revealed a leader on the clubhouse with his choice to shut down the imposing Cardinals on Friday and Saturday. During both outings, Renteria opted for Hector Rondon to preserve meager leads, which he accomplished in a combined 20 pitches to earn back-to-back saves. Overall, Rondon blanked St. Louis on two hits and no walks, while striking out one in two frames. On a sour note, he induced four flyballs versus two groundballs, but the development still leaves him with a healthy 1.91 GO:AO on the season. Alas, with another successful contest or two under his belt, Renteria could be prepared to name his main man for the ninth inning: Rondon.

Hot Batter Matchups – May 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
M. Kemp	OF	LAD @ WAS 7:05PM	J. Zimmermann	12	5	3	2	7	0	3	.417	.417	1.000	1.417
H. Ramirez	SS	LAD @ WAS 7:05PM	J. Zimmermann	20	9	2	1	6	2	3	.450	.522	.650	1.172
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	12	3	2	1	3	2	3	.250	.357	.583	.940
C. Rasmus	OF	TOR @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	11	4	4	1	3	0	0	.364	.364	.909	1.273
J. Reyes	SS	TOR @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	33	13	5	2	4	5	2	.394	.474	.697	1.171
J. Baker	OF	MIA vs NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	12	6	1	0	1	0	1	.500	.500	.583	1.083
D. Solano	2B	MIA vs NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	11	4	2	0	3	0	2	.364	.364	.545	.909
G. Stanton	OF	MIA vs NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	18	7	2	2	4	2	7	.389	.429	.722	1.151
D. Murphy	2B	NYM @ MIA 7:10PM	N. Eovaldi	11	4	2	0	1	1	1	.364	.385	.545	.930
P. Bourjos	OF	STL @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	10	4	3	1	3	0	2	.400	.400	1.000	1.400
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	25	8	4	2	3	1	7	.320	.346	.640	.986
M. Montero	C	ARI @ MIL 8:10PM	M. Garza	12	5	1	0	1	0	2	.417	.417	.500	.917
G. Parra	OF	ARI @ MIL 8:10PM	M. Garza	11	4	3	0	1	2	3	.364	.462	.818	1.280
E. Andrus	SS	TEX @ COL 8:40PM	J. Lyles	13	5	0	0	0	1	3	.385	.467	.385	.851
J. Buck	C	SEA @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	10	3	3	0	4	0	5	.300	.333	.600	.933
R. Cano	2B	SEA @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	36	8	3	3	7	0	12	.222	.243	.472	.715

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 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
Scott Kazmir	OAK vs SEA 10:05PM	105	16	7	3	11	0	36	.152	.171	.276	.447

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 – May 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
B. Dozier	2B	MIN @ CLE 7:05PM	Z. McAllister	10	2	1	1	2	0	5	.200	.182	.500	.682
D. Fowler	OF	HOU @ DET 7:08PM	M. Scherzer	10	3	1	0	3	0	5	.300	.300	.400	.700
R. Tejada	SS	NYM @ MIA 7:10PM	N. Eovaldi	10	2	0	0	0	2	1	.200	.333	.200	.533
M. Holliday	OF	STL @ ATL 7:10PM	A. Harang	23	2	0	0	1	1	7	.087	.160	.087	.247
C. Ross	OF	ARI @ MIL 8:10PM	M. Garza	12	1	0	0	1	2	3	.083	.214	.083	.298
A. Beltre	3B	TEX @ COL 8:40PM	J. Lyles	17	6	2	0	2	0	3	.353	.353	.471	.824
M. Moreland	1B	TEX @ COL 8:40PM	J. Lyles	11	1	0	0	0	2	1	.091	.231	.091	.322
B. Gardner	OF	NYY @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	15	2	1	0	0	1	8	.133	.188	.200	.388
D. Jeter	SS	NYY @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	27	5	1	0	1	5	2	.185	.313	.222	.535
B. Roberts	2B	NYY @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	15	2	1	0	0	1	3	.133	.188	.200	.388
M. Teixeira	1B	NYY @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	32	6	4	2	7	3	8	.188	.257	.469	.726
W. Bloomquist	SS	SEA @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	19	2	0	0	0	0	3	.105	.150	.105	.255
J. Smoak	1B	SEA @ OAK 10:05PM	S. Kazmir	12	1	0	0	0	0	7	.083	.083	.083	.167

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 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
Kyle Kendrick	PHI vs TOR 7:05PM	97	31	15	5	15	10	9	.320	.383	.601	.984
Jordan Zimmermann	WAS vs LAD 7:05PM	72	27	8	3	16	4	9	.375	.414	.567	.981
Jon Niese	NYM @ MIA 7:10PM	96	34	9	2	13	5	17	.354	.382	.489	.871
Jordan Lyles	COL vs TEX 8:40PM	66	22	8	2	11	5	8	.333	.388	.495	.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

Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C, MIA - Rarely enduring a swoon in his first month-plus as a Marlin, Saltalamacchia has been jumping on all pitching, tallying hits in eight of the last nine games. Along the way, he launched four long balls, six RBI, nine runs scored, and a 5:7 BB:K in 29 at-bats, which boosted his line on the season to a spectacular .303/.411/.573. He'll face one of his toughest tests of the year Monday in Mets southpaw Jon Niese, who has held the opposition to a .218 average and punched out 24, versus eight walks, in 32.2 innings. Luckily for Saltalamacchia, he's fared well against lefties in 2014, recording eight hits, including three doubles, to go with three RBI and four runs scored in 25 at-bats. Considering his price tag ($5,804) on DraftStreet.com, inserting him into daily lineups could yield fruitful results.

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DraftStreet Lineup

SP - David Phelps, NYY ($11,109)
C - John Jaso, OAK ($5,888)
1B - Brandon Belt, SF ($5,437)
2B - Emilio Bonifacio, CHC ($5,687)
SS - Brandon Crawford, SF ($4,810)
3B - Juan Uribe, LAD ($5,931)
OF - Carlos Beltran, NYY ($5,762)

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