Saturday Lineup Card: Don't Dwell on Swell Odubel

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Updated on May 1, 2015 10:58PM EST

Probable Pitchers

A Look at Saturday's Matchups (All Times Eastern)

NYY (Nathan Eovaldi – R) at BOS (Wade Miley – L) 1:35 PM
CWS (Hector Noesi – R) at MIN (Ricky Nolasco – R) 2:10 PM
PIT (Francisco Liriano – L) at STL (John Lackey – R) 2:15 PM
MIL (Mike Fiers – R) at CHC (Jake Arrieta – R) 2:20 PM
LAA (Hector Santiago – L) at SF (Tim Hudson – R) 4:05 PM
PHI (Cole Hamels – L) at MIA (Dan Haren – R) 4:10 PM
TOR (Aaron Sanchez – R) at CLE (Corey Kluber – R) 4:10 PM
TB (Chris Archer – R) at BAL (Miguel Gonzalez – R) 7:05 PM
CIN (Jason Marquis – R) at ATL (Eric Stults – L) 7:10 PM
DET (David Price – L) at KC (Edinson Volquez – R) 7:10 PM
SEA (Taijuan Walker – R) at HOU (Collin McHugh – R) 7:10 PM
WAS (Gio Gonzalez – L) at NYM (Jon Niese – L) 7:10 PM
OAK (Drew Pomeranz – L) at TEX (Nick Martinez – R) 8:05 PM
COL (Jorge De La Rosa – L) at SDP (Brandon Morrow – R) 8:40 PM
ARI (Jeremy Hellickson – R) at LAD (Scott Baker – R) 9:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: NYY/BOS CWS/MIN, PIT/STL, LAA/SF, PHI/MIA, TOR/CLE

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA – (Hamstring) Hit in the batting cage and on the field Friday.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB – (Knee) Will return to the lineup Saturday.
Devon Travis, 2B, TOR – Out of the lineup Friday due to a sore collarbone, but X-rays were negative.
Denard Span, OF, WAS – (Abdomen) Was not in the lineup Friday.
Jordan Schafer, OF, MIN – (Knee) Was out of the lineup again Friday.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL – Out of the lineup Friday with left hamstring tightness.

Players on the DL

Kenley Jansen, RP, LAD – (Foot) May not retake closer's role immediately.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD – (Hamstring) Expected to go on rehab assignment soon.
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Hamstring) Absence may extend beyond initial May 8-10 return date.
Jed Lowrie, SS, HOU – Underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK – Will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Stockton on Sunday.
Tom Wilhelmsen, RP, SEA – (Elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday.
Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA – (Shoulder) Has progressed to long toss, but remains 3-4 weeks from return.
Greg Holland, RP, KC – (Pectoral Strain) Will throw a 25-pitch simulated game Saturday.
Adam Eaton, OF, CWS – Out of Friday's lineup due to illness.
Chris Johnson, 3B, ATL – (Hand) Expected to miss 3-to-6 weeks.
Anthony Rendon, 2B/3B, WAS – (Knee) In the lineup for Double-A Harrisburg on Friday.
Justin Verlander, SP, DET – (Triceps) Will undergo a third MRI early next week.
Adam Ottavino, RP, COL – (Triceps) Continues to seek multiple opinions on his elbow injury.
Chad Billingsley, SP, PHI – (Elbow) could join the Phillies rotation as early as next week.
Homer Bailey, SP, CIN – (Elbow) Will undergo Tommy John surgery.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL – (Hamstring) Will likely be activated Saturday.
Jake McGee, RP, TB – (Elbow) Made his second rehab appearance with High-A Charlotte on Friday.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Elbow) Probably won't join Orioles until late May or early June.

Transactions

Activated from the DL

Alex Colome, SP, TB

Placed on the DL (15-day DL, unless otherwise noted)

Tommy Pham, OF, STL – (Quad), Transferred to the 60-day DL.
Maicer Izturis, 2B, TOR – (Groin), Transferred to the 60-day DL.
T.J. House, SP, CLE – (Shoulder)
Tim Stauffer, SP, MIN – (Intercostal Strain)
Chris Johnson, 3B, ATL – (Hand)
Alcides Escobar, SS, KC – (Concussion), Placed on 7-day DL

Called Up

Mike Foltynewicz, SP, ATL
Ryan Pressly, RP, MIN
Tyler Holt, OF, CLE
Nick Vincent, RP, SD
Orlando Calixte, SS, KC
Dilson Herrera, 2B, NYM
Kevin Chapman, RP, HOU
Efren Navarro, OF, LAA
Miguel Socolovich, RP, STL
Andrew Albers, RP, TB

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

Tim Cooney, RP, STL
Daniel Norris, SP, TOR
Cory Mazzoni, RP, SD
Jack Leathersich, RP, NYM
L.J. Hoes, OF, HOU
Grant Green, 2B, LAA

Closer Watch

Tampa Bay Rays – Brad Boxberger picked up his sixth save of the season Friday against the Orioles, striking out the side in the ninth. He's allowed just two runs over 10.1 innings this season. The situation should become interesting soon, with former closer Jake McGee (elbow) set to rejoin the club soon. Boxberger has been dominant to start the season, so it's possible he'll hang onto the closer's role when McGee rejoins the club, but the situation should work itself out over the next week or two.

New York Mets – Jeurys Familia locked down his tenth save of the season Friday, pitching 1.2 flawless innings with two strikeouts to secure it. Bobby Parnell (elbow) remains a ways from returning to the lineup, though given Familia's dominance in the role, it's unclear whether or not he will regain the role with the club. For now Familia continues to rack up saves while posting a 1.46 ERA and 0.57 WHIP with 15 strikeouts over 12.1 innings this season.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 2, 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
P. Sandoval	3B	BOS vs NYY 1:35PM	N. Eovaldi	14	10	4	1	10	0	1	.714	.667	1.143	1.810
M. Cabrera	OF	CWS @ MIN 2:10PM	R. Nolasco	19	7	2	1	1	0	2	.368	.368	.579	.947
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS @ MIN 2:10PM	R. Nolasco	12	6	3	1	6	0	0	.500	.500	.917	1.417
E. Escobar	SS	MIN vs CWS 2:10PM	H. Noesi	15	6	2	0	4	0	2	.400	.412	.533	.945
D. Santana	SS	MIN vs CWS 2:10PM	H. Noesi	14	5	3	1	3	0	3	.357	.357	.714	1.071
M. Holliday	OF	STL vs PIT 2:15PM	F. Liriano	18	7	2	0	1	3	1	.389	.500	.500	1.000
J. Peralta	SS	STL vs PIT 2:15PM	F. Liriano	44	15	3	2	6	9	13	.341	.453	.500	.953
A. Lind	1B	MIL @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Arrieta	11	4	2	1	3	4	2	.364	.533	.727	1.261
A. Pujols	1B	LAA @ SF 4:05PM	T. Hudson	32	14	3	3	7	2	3	.438	.471	.719	1.189
A. Hechavarria	SS	MIA vs PHI 4:10PM	C. Hamels	24	8	2	0	3	1	4	.333	.360	.500	.860
M. Ozuna	OF	MIA vs PHI 4:10PM	C. Hamels	23	7	3	3	5	1	7	.304	.333	.696	1.029
G. Stanton	OF	MIA vs PHI 4:10PM	C. Hamels	45	12	6	3	6	3	17	.267	.313	.556	.868
R. Howard	1B	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	D. Haren	19	5	3	3	7	2	10	.263	.333	.737	1.070
B. Revere	OF	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	D. Haren	20	8	1	0	1	1	2	.400	.429	.450	.879
G. Sizemore	OF	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	D. Haren	23	11	5	3	4	3	4	.478	.538	.957	1.495
D. Jennings	OF	TB @ BAL 7:05PM	M. Gonzalez	25	6	4	4	7	7	7	.240	.412	.720	1.132
N. Markakis	OF	ATL vs CIN 7:10PM	J. Marquis	10	5	1	0	2	2	1	.500	.583	.600	1.183
J. Altuve	2B	HOU vs SEA 7:10PM	T. Walker	13	5	2	0	0	0	0	.385	.429	.538	.967
M. Cuddyer	OF	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	14	6	2	1	3	5	4	.429	.579	.714	1.293
J. Lagares	OF	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	16	6	4	1	4	0	3	.375	.412	.813	1.224
D. Murphy	2B	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	17	6	1	0	1	2	4	.353	.421	.471	.892
D. Espinosa	2B	WAS @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	18	7	2	1	3	0	5	.389	.389	.611	1.000
T. Moore	OF	WAS @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	11	4	1	1	4	0	1	.364	.364	.636	1.000
W. Ramos	C	WAS @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	11	4	1	1	3	0	4	.364	.333	.636	.970
D. Uggla	2B	WAS @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	33	10	4	0	3	6	10	.303	.410	.455	.865
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	17	7	1	0	1	1	4	.412	.444	.471	.915
J. Gyorko	2B	SD vs COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	16	11	4	0	3	5	2	.688	.762	.938	1.699
M. Kemp	OF	SD vs COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	41	17	9	3	15	2	4	.415	.432	.805	1.237
J. Upton	OF	SD vs COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	21	8	1	0	0	5	6	.381	.500	.429	.929
A. Hill	2B	ARI @ LAD 9:10PM	S. Baker	13	6	3	1	2	0	2	.462	.462	.846	1.308
A. Gonzalez	1B	LAD vs ARI 9:10PM	J. Hellickson	19	3	3	2	7	4	1	.158	.304	.579	.883

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 2, 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
Cole Hamels	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	241	65	20	9	24	10	61	.270	.299	.441	.740
Collin McHugh	HOU vs SEA 7:10PM	107	20	7	3	11	6	32	.187	.230	.319	.549

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 2, 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
C. Headley	3B	NYY @ BOS 1:35PM	W. Miley	19	3	0	0	2	3	4	.158	.273	.158	.431
G. Soto	C	CWS @ MIN 2:10PM	R. Nolasco	12	3	1	0	0	0	3	.250	.250	.333	.583
O. Arcia	OF	MIN vs CWS 2:10PM	H. Noesi	12	1	0	0	0	2	2	.083	.267	.083	.350
B. Dozier	2B	MIN vs CWS 2:10PM	H. Noesi	15	3	1	1	1	0	4	.200	.200	.400	.600
M. Carpenter	3B	STL vs PIT 2:15PM	F. Liriano	20	4	2	0	1	2	6	.200	.273	.300	.573
Y. Molina	C	STL vs PIT 2:15PM	F. Liriano	13	2	1	1	1	0	3	.154	.154	.385	.538
M. Reynolds	1B	STL vs PIT 2:15PM	F. Liriano	12	1	1	1	1	4	5	.083	.313	.333	.646
A. Ramirez	3B	MIL @ CHC 2:20PM	J. Arrieta	10	2	0	0	0	1	1	.200	.333	.200	.533
D. Solano	2B	MIA vs PHI 4:10PM	C. Hamels	25	6	1	0	1	0	4	.240	.240	.280	.520
J. Francoeur	OF	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	D. Haren	18	4	0	0	4	0	4	.222	.222	.222	.444
C. Ruiz	C	PHI @ MIA 4:10PM	D. Haren	12	2	1	0	0	3	1	.167	.375	.250	.625
A. Jones	OF	BAL vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	14	1	0	0	1	1	4	.071	.125	.071	.196
J. Loney	1B	TB @ BAL 7:05PM	M. Gonzalez	20	4	1	0	3	2	2	.200	.273	.250	.523
J. Castro	C	HOU vs SEA 7:10PM	T. Walker	11	1	0	0	0	0	7	.091	.091	.091	.182
M. Gonzalez	SS	HOU vs SEA 7:10PM	T. Walker	10	2	1	1	1	0	1	.200	.200	.500	.700
E. Campbell	OF	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	10	2	0	0	2	1	3	.200	.273	.200	.473
L. Duda	1B	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	14	2	0	0	1	3	4	.143	.294	.143	.437
W. Flores	SS	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	10	0	0	0	0	1	4	.000	.091	.000	.091
C. Granderson	OF	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	G. Gonzalez	24	3	2	1	2	1	8	.125	.160	.292	.452
D. Ackley	OF	SEA @ HOU 7:10PM	C. McHugh	13	0	0	0	0	2	6	.000	.133	.000	.133
R. Cano	2B	SEA @ HOU 7:10PM	C. McHugh	18	4	1	0	4	0	4	.222	.222	.333	.556
K. Seager	3B	SEA @ HOU 7:10PM	C. McHugh	16	1	1	0	0	0	6	.063	.063	.125	.188
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL @ SD 8:40PM	B. Morrow	12	2	1	0	2	1	3	.167	.214	.250	.464

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 2, 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
Ricky Nolasco	MIN vs CWS 2:10PM	141	46	13	4	16	3	24	.326	.340	.475	.815
Jason Marquis	CIN @ ATL 7:10PM	60	16	4	1	6	11	6	.267	.380	.374	.754
Jon Niese	NYM vs WAS 7:10PM	170	53	12	3	16	18	40	.312	.376	.417	.793
Jorge De La Rosa	COL @ SD 8:40PM	126	53	19	3	26	13	21	.421	.470	.643	1.113

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

Odubel Herrera, OF, PHI – Herrera – a Rule 5 draft pick out in the offseason out of the Rangers organization - turned a hot spring into a starting job with the Phillies, and nothing he's done so far warrants a removal. Through the first day of May, he owns a .299/.337/.414 batting line with eight RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases. While he doesn't have the benefit of a great lineup around him, he's still managed produce. He doesn't possess much power, but remains a solid contact hitter with the ability to steal some bases. The youngster also provides the added boost of dual eligibility at either shortstop or second base in some formats.

Other Recent Recommendations:Kevin Pillar, Luis Valbuena, Jake Marisnick, Rafael Montero and Jimmy Paredes

DraftKings Value Picks (Early Games)

SP: Mike Fiers, MIL ($7,800)
C: Chris Herrmann, MIN ($2,500)
1B: Pedro Alvarez, PIT ($3,300)
2B: Odubel Herrera, PHI ($3,100)
SS: Freddy Galvis, PHI ($3,300)
3B: Brock Holt, BOS ($3,300)
OF: Avisail Garcia, CWS ($3,700)

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