This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)
DET (Buck Farmer - R) at TOR (Drew Hutchison - R) 1:07 PM
BOS (Joe Kelly - R) at NYM (Jacob deGrom - R) 4:05 PM
STL (Lance Lynn - R) at SF (Ryan Vogelsong - R) 4:05 PM
KC (Kris Medlen - R) at TB (Jake Odorizzi - R) 6:10 PM
COL (Chris Rusin - L) at PIT (J.A. Happ - L) 7:05 PM
MIA (Tom Koehler - R) at WAS (Jordan Zimmermann - R) 7:05 PM
SD (Colin Rea - R) at PHI (Adam Morgan - L) 7:05 PM
CIN (Keyvius Sampson - R) at MIL (Matt Garza - R) 7:10 PM
HOU (Mike Fiers - R) at MIN (Mike Pelfrey - R) 7:10 PM
LAA (Garrett Richards - R) at CLE (Corey Kluber - R) 7:10 PM
NYY (Luis Severino - R) at ATL (Matt Wisler - R) 7:10 PM
SEA (Hisashi Iwakuma - R) at CWS (Jeff Samardzija - R) 7:10 PM
BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at TEX (Martin Perez - L) 8:05 PM
OAK (Felix Doubront - L) at ARI (Jhoulys Chacin - R) 8:10 PM
CHC (Jon Lester - L) at LAD (Mat Latos - R) 9:10 PM
Day Game After Night Game: DET/TOR, BOS/NYM, STL/SF
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Brandon Crawford, SS, SF - (Oblique) May not return this weekend, but could be back for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Daniel Hudson, RP, ARI - (Finger) Unlikely to pitch either Friday or Saturday.
Glen Perkins, RP, MIN - (Back) Likely available to pitch Friday.
Miguel Sano, 3B, MIN - Dealing with a hamstring injury.
Hanley Ramirez, OF, BOS - Scratched from Friday's lineup with right shoulder fatigue.
Carlos Correa, SS, HOU - Suffering from soreness in his left hamstring.
Matt Kemp, OF, SD - (Shoulder) Out of the lineup again Friday.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA - (Knee) Remained out of the lineup Friday.
Brennan Boesch, OF, CIN - (Ankle) Out of the lineup again Friday.
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY - (Leg) Out of the lineup Friday.
Danny Salazar, SP, CLE - (Illness) Expected to make his next scheduled start Monday.
Michael Taylor, OF, CLE - (Leg) Out of the lineup Friday.
Rougned Odor, 2B, TEX - (Finger) Out of the lineup Friday.
Out
None
Players on the DL
Ike Davis, 1B, OAK - (Hip) Expected to be ready for spring training next season.
Angel Pagan, SS, SF - (Knee) Won't be activated until Sept. 1.
Chaz Roe, RP, BAL - (Shoulder) Will pitch for Double-A Bowie on Monday and return from the DL Wednesday.
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX - (Knee) Took batting practice Friday.
Aaron Hicks, OF, MIN - (Hamstring) Expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS - (Elbow) Won't return this season.
Justin Morneau, 1B, COL - (Neck) Began a rehab assignment with Double-A New Britain on Friday.
Denard Span, OF, WAS - (Back/Hip) Will undergo left hip surgery Tuesday that will likely end his season.
Transactions
Placed on the DL
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD (Hamstring)
Matt Cain, SP, SF (Elbow)
Elvis Araujo, RP, PHI (Groin)
Steven Wright, SP, BOS (Concussion)
Activated from the DL
Bryan Mitchell, RP, NYY
Called Up
Jose Peraza, 2B, LAD
Sam Tuivailala, RP, STL
John Hicks, C, SEA
Nefi Ogando, RP, PHI
Matt den Dekker, OF, WAS
Dariel Alvarez, OF, BAL
Jason Gurka, RP, COL
Andrew Faulkner, RP, TEX
Sent Down
Henry Urrutia, OF, BAL
Nick Martinez, SP, TEX
Mike Zunino, C, SEA
Jorge Rondon, RP, BAL
Zac Rosscup, RP, CHC
Ken Roberts, RP, COL (DFA'd)
Signed
None
Released
None
Traded
None
Claimed
None
Closer Watch
St. Louis Cardinals - Trevor Rosenthal racked up his 41st save of the 2015 campaign Thursday, working around a walk and a hit by striking out two to finish the game off. However, he was officially placed on the paternity list Friday, and he will miss the entire weekend series because of it. Kevin Siegrist would be the likely candidate to receive saves in Rosenthal's absence, but he should retake his role when he rejoins the team.
Tampa Bay Rays - Brad Boxberger notched his 31st save of the season Thursday, striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning. After going through some struggles, Boxberger began losing a few save opportunities to last year's closer, Jake McGee. However, McGee was placed on the disabled list and underwent arthroscopic knee surgery last Friday. As a result, Boxberger has once again taken command of the role, and has converted each of his two save opportunities since. While there's a slight chance McGee could return at the end of the season, Boxberger will likely continue in the closer role even if he does.
Key Matchups
Hot Batter Matchups – August 29, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| M. Carpenter | 3B | STL @ SF 4:05PM | R. Vogelsong | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .385 | .467 | .538 | 1.005 |
| J. Heyward | OF | STL @ SF 4:05PM | R. Vogelsong | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | .364 | .462 | .727 | 1.189 |
| M. Prado | 3B | MIA @ WAS 7:05PM | J. Zimmermann | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .462 | .462 | .577 | 1.038 |
| B. Harper | OF | WAS vs MIA 7:05PM | T. Koehler | 21 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 4 | .333 | .391 | 1.048 | 1.439 |
| W. Ramos | C | WAS vs MIA 7:05PM | T. Koehler | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | .400 | .500 | .900 |
| J. Werth | OF | WAS vs MIA 7:05PM | T. Koehler | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | .313 | .476 | .688 | 1.164 |
| J. Bruce | OF | CIN @ MIL 7:10PM | M. Garza | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | .333 | .379 | .667 | 1.046 |
| T. Frazier | 3B | CIN @ MIL 7:10PM | M. Garza | 17 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .294 | .368 | .824 | 1.192 |
| D. DeJesus | OF | LAA @ CLE 7:10PM | C. Kluber | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .333 | .375 | .533 | .908 |
| L. Morrison | 1B | SEA @ CWS 7:10PM | J. Samardzija | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | .333 | .500 | .833 | 1.333 |
| A. Beltre | 3B | TEX vs BAL 8:05PM | U. Jimenez | 23 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | .391 | .440 | .783 | 1.223 |
| M. Napoli | 1B | TEX vs BAL 8:05PM | U. Jimenez | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | .308 | .400 | .846 | 1.246 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 29, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Mat Latos | LAD vs CHC 9:10PM | 114 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 26 | .211 | .256 | .261 | .517 |
| Jon Lester | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | 77 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 19 | .221 | .318 | .258 | .575 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Batter Matchups – August 29, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| I. Kinsler | 2B | DET @ TOR 1:07PM | D. Hutchison | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .300 | .500 |
| Y. Molina | C | STL @ SF 4:05PM | R. Vogelsong | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .190 | .261 | .190 | .451 |
| J. Reyes | SS | COL @ PIT 7:05PM | J. Happ | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .111 | .200 | .167 | .367 |
| A. Hechavarria | SS | MIA @ WAS 7:05PM | J. Zimmermann | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .233 | .226 | .300 | .526 |
| C. McGehee | 3B | MIA @ WAS 7:05PM | J. Zimmermann | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .190 | .227 | .190 | .418 |
| J. Realmuto | C | MIA @ WAS 7:05PM | J. Zimmermann | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
| G. Beckham | 2B | CWS vs SEA 7:10PM | H. Iwakuma | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .091 | .000 | .091 |
| A. Ramirez | SS | CWS vs SEA 7:10PM | H. Iwakuma | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .091 | .091 | .182 | .273 |
| E. Andrus | SS | TEX vs BAL 8:05PM | U. Jimenez | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .167 | .318 | .222 | .540 |
| M. Moreland | 1B | TEX vs BAL 8:05PM | U. Jimenez | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .133 | .278 | .267 | .544 |
| S. Castro | SS | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | M. Latos | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .242 | .265 | .242 | .507 |
| C. Coghlan | OF | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | M. Latos | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .200 | .294 | .200 | .494 |
| D. Fowler | OF | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | M. Latos | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .200 | .238 | .500 | .738 |
| M. Montero | C | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | M. Latos | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .200 | .238 | .200 | .438 |
| A. Rizzo | 1B | CHC @ LAD 9:10PM | M. Latos | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .133 | .235 | .133 | .369 |
| C. Utley | 2B | LAD vs CHC 9:10PM | J. Lester | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 29, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Matt Garza | MIL vs CIN 7:10PM | 125 | 39 | 13 | 7 | 18 | 12 | 22 | .312 | .382 | .531 | .913 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Recommended Pickup
Eduardo Escobar, SS, MIN - Escobar has quietly put together a solid month of August, batting .304/.368/.594 with four home runs prior to Friday's contest. He's been even hotter in the past week, going 7-for-20 and collecting three of his four home runs on the month, adding five RBI and seven runs scored. He moved up to second in the Twins' batting order for the first time Friday as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored as of the writing of this article. As a small name player, he's largely unowned in many leagues, but could be worth a small consideration given his recent production and the potential move in the batting order.
Other Recent Recommendations:Mike Moustakas, Wilmer Flores, Aaron Altherr, David Wright, Lance McCullers and Byron Buxton.
DraftKings Value Picks
P: Jhoulys Chacin, ARI ($6,000)
C: Matt Wieters, BAL ($3,200)
1B: Yangervis Solarte, SD ($3,400)
2B: Steve Pearce, BAL ($3,300)
3B: Danny Espinosa, WAS ($3,100)
SS: Eduardo Escobar, MIN ($3,000)
OF: Aaron Altherr, PHI ($3,000)
