Saturday Lineup Card: Call On Ross

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Updated on June 5, 2015 10:24PM EST

Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)

CHC (Jason Hammel - R) at WAS (Joe Ross - R) 12:05 PM
HOU (Brett Oberholtzer - L) at TOR (Drew Hutchison - R) 1:07 PM
MIL (Matt Garza - R) at MIN (J.R. Graham - R) 2:10 PM
TEX (Wandy Rodriguez - L) at KC (Yordano Ventura - R) 2:10 PM
SF (Madison Bumgarner- L) at PHI (Severino Gonzalez - R) 3:05 PM
OAK (Jesse Chavez - R) at BOS (Joe Kelly - R) 4:05 PM
BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at CLE (Danny Salazar - R) 4:10 PM
MIA (David Phelps - R) at COL (Kyle Kendrick - R) 4:10 PM
SD (Andrew Cashner - R) at CIN (Michael Lorenzen - R) 4:10 PM
PIT (Jeff Locke - L) at ATL (Julio Teheran - R) 7:10 PM
DET (David Price - L) at CWS (John Danks - L) 7:15 PM
LAA (Garrett Richards - R) at NYY (Adam Warren - R) 7:15 PM
NYM (Bartolo Colon - R) at ARI (Chase Anderson - R) 10:10 PM
STL (Jaime Garcia - L at LAD (Clayton Kershaw - L) 10:10 PM
TB (Alex Colome - R) at SEA (Felix Hernandez - R) 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: CHC/WAS, HOU/TOR, MIL/MIN, TEX/KC, SF/PHI, OAK/BOS, BAL/CLE, MIA/COL, SD/CIN

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAD - Knee feels better, but was out of the lineup Friday.
Jace Peterson, 2B, ATL - Expected to miss two more starts due to a bruised left thumb.
Kevin Plawecki, C, NYM - Not in the lineup Friday due to vertigo-like symptoms
Stephen Vogt, C, OAK - (Leg) Expected to return to the lineup Saturday.
Hunter Pence, OF, SF - Out of the lineup again Friday due to wrist tendinitis.
Carlos Beltran, OF, NYY - (Foot) Out of the lineup Friday.
Jorge De La Rosa, SP, COL - (Finger) No longer scheduled to pitch Sunday.
Yunel Escobar, SS, WAS - (Wrist) Not in Friday's lineup.

Out

Ryan Braun, OF, MIL - (Thumb) Not in Friday's lineup, but available to pinch hit.

Players on the DL

Pedro Baez, RP, LAD - (Chest) Threw off a mound Friday.
Doug Fister, SP, WAS - (Forearm) will pitch for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
Patrick Corbin, SP, ARI - (Elbow) Will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Visalia on Monday.
Erik Kratz, C, KC - (Foot) Will be kept on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha until Wednesday.
Bud Norris, SP, BAL - (Illness) Will start Sunday against the Indians.
Bruce Rodon, RP, DET - (Shoulder) Will throw two innings for Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Ricky Nolasco, SP, MIN (Ankle) May opt to receive cortisone shot to avoid missing extended period of time.
Wil Myers, OF, SD - (Wrist) Took 75 swings during BP Friday without pain and is expected to go on a rehab assignment Sunday.
Michael Morin, RP, LAA - (Oblique) Played light catch Friday.
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA - (Wrist) Took dry swings Friday.
Matt Cain, SP, SF - (Forearm) Scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Richmond on Tuesday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY - (Knee) Ran sprints and took dry swings Friday.
Tuffy Gosewisch, C, ARI - (Knee) Will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL on Friday.
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS - (Wrist) Hopes to return Aug. 1.
John Jaso, C, TB - (Wrist) Is progressing slowly.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD - (Hamstring) Went 2-for-4 with a double and run scored in a rehab game with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday.
Brandon Beachy, SP, LAD - (Elbow) Does not expect to begin a rehab assignment for another week or so.
Victor Martinez, 1B, DET - (Knee) Plans to join the team Tuesday.
Justin Morneau, 1B, COL - (Concussion) Remains without a timetable.
Nate Jones, RP, CWS - (Elbow) Threw a simulated game Friday.
Ivan Nova, SP, NYY - (Elbow) Will begin a rehab assignment with HIgh-A Tampa on Monday.

Transactions

Placed on the DL

Matt Adams, 1B, STL - Quad, (Transferred to 60-day DL)
Daniel Murphy, 2B, NYM - Quad
Jean Machi, RP, SF - Groin
Raisel Iglesias, SP, CIN - Oblique
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK - Neck, (Transferred to 60-day DL)

Activated from the DL

Joey Terdoslavich, OF, ATL
Jeff Mathis, C, MIA
Matt Wieters, C, BAL
Rajai Davis, OF, DET

Called Up

Scott Schebler, OF, LAD
Danny Muno, 3B, NYM
Casey McGehee, 3B, SF
Pedro Villarreal, RP, CIN
Rey Navarro, 2B, BAL
Dustin McGowan, RP, PHI
Jon Moscot, SP, CIN
Pat Venditte, RP, OAK
Cesar Cabral, RP, BAL

Sent Down

Tommy Pham, OF, STL
Dan Otero, RP, OAK
Mike Wright, SP, BAL
Steve Clevenger, C, BAL
Jake Diekman, RP, PHI
Daniel Coulombe, RP, LAD
Eric Young Jr., OF, ATL (DFA'd)
Jhonatan Solano, C, MIA (DFA'd)
Jason Marquis, SP, CIN (DFA'd)
Everth Cabrera, SS, BAL (DFA'd)

Closer Watch

Tampa Bay Rays - Kevin Jepsen picked up his second save of the season Thursday, walking one while striking out two others in the outing to post a scoreless ninth inning. The club's normal closer, Brad Boxberger, was unavailable after throwing 32 pitches as part of a blown save the night before. While it's interesting to note that the team turned to Jepsen over Jake McGee, Boxberger will likely remain the Rays' closer barring an injury.

New York Mets - Jeurys Familia tossed 1.2 innings of scoreless ball Friday to record his 16th save of the campaign. After throwing 33 pitches Thursday, he was unavailable out of the bullpen Friday in case of a save situation. Regardless, the 25-year-old reliever has thrived in the role this season, converting 16-of-17 opportunities. Despite the anticipated return of Bobby Parnell in the near future, Familia has likely done more than enough to continue in the closer role.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – June 6, 2015

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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. Zimmerman	3B	WAS vs CHC 12:05PM	J. Hammel	31	11	4	1	5	2	4	.355	.394	.548	.942
J. Donaldson	3B	TOR vs HOU 1:07PM	B. Oberholtzer	15	6	5	1	3	3	1	.400	.500	.867	1.367
A. Escobar	SS	KC vs TEX 2:10PM	W. Rodriguez	12	4	1	0	2	3	2	.333	.467	.417	.883
B. Moss	1B	CLE vs BAL 4:10PM	U. Jimenez	12	5	1	1	4	2	5	.417	.500	.667	1.167
A. Eaton	OF	CWS vs DET 7:15PM	D. Price	12	7	0	0	0	0	2	.583	.583	.583	1.167
R. Davis	OF	DET @ CWS 7:15PM	J. Danks	18	5	3	0	2	3	3	.278	.409	.444	.854
I. Kinsler	2B	DET @ CWS 7:15PM	J. Danks	41	14	8	4	5	2	4	.341	.372	.732	1.104
C. Heisey	OF	LAD vs STL 10:10PM	J. Garcia	18	5	5	0	1	0	5	.278	.278	.611	.889
P. Bourjos	OF	STL @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	11	4	1	1	2	0	5	.364	.417	.636	1.053
D. DeJesus	DH	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	39	13	5	1	5	3	6	.333	.395	.513	.908

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 6, 2015

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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
David Price	DET @ CWS 7:15PM	147	31	5	2	7	9	31	.211	.261	.266	.527
Felix Hernandez	SEA vs TB 10:10PM	134	30	7	1	8	9	39	.224	.286	.291	.577

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 6, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
I. Desmond	SS	WAS vs CHC 12:05PM	J. Hammel	20	5	0	0	0	0	5	.250	.250	.250	.500
Y. Escobar	SS	WAS vs CHC 12:05PM	J. Hammel	26	5	0	0	1	2	4	.192	.250	.192	.442
B. Harper	OF	WAS vs CHC 12:05PM	J. Hammel	10	0	0	0	0	0	5	.000	.000	.000	.000
D. Span	OF	WAS vs CHC 12:05PM	J. Hammel	16	2	2	0	0	0	3	.125	.125	.313	.438
O. Infante	2B	KC vs TEX 2:10PM	W. Rodriguez	21	5	1	0	1	0	3	.238	.227	.286	.513
K. Suzuki	C	MIN vs MIL 2:10PM	M. Garza	10	1	0	0	0	0	4	.100	.100	.100	.200
S. Schumaker	OF	CIN vs SD 4:10PM	A. Cashner	14	2	0	0	0	1	1	.143	.200	.143	.343
D. Murphy	OF	CLE vs BAL 4:10PM	U. Jimenez	15	3	2	0	1	2	2	.200	.294	.400	.694
J. Abreu	1B	CWS vs DET 7:15PM	D. Price	10	1	1	1	2	0	3	.100	.100	.400	.500
G. Beckham	2B	CWS vs DET 7:15PM	D. Price	26	3	0	0	0	3	5	.115	.233	.115	.349
J. Rollins	SS	LAD vs STL 10:10PM	J. Garcia	20	4	2	0	1	0	2	.200	.200	.300	.500
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	10	2	0	0	0	1	4	.200	.273	.200	.473
M. Reynolds	1B	STL @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	20	4	0	0	0	2	5	.200	.273	.200	.473
A. Cabrera	SS	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	24	3	1	0	2	1	5	.125	.185	.167	.352

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 6, 2015

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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
Ubaldo Jimenez	BAL @ CLE 4:10PM	82	23	8	3	15	17	25	.280	.404	.596	1.000
John Danks	CWS vs DET 7:15PM	137	40	18	7	15	16	19	.292	.371	.525	.896

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

Joe Ross, SP, WAS - Ross will be called up Saturday to pitch for the Nationals, and given his numbers at Double-A this season (2.81 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 54 strikeouts over 51.1 innings), the young hurler could be a strong option against a Cubs team that strikes out at a high rate. While Doug Fister is expected to rejoin the team within the next couple weeks, Ross could potentially receive a couple starts, with the potential to rack up some strikeouts and pick up a couple wins behind a good Nationals lineup.

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