Saturday Lineup Card: Roll With Eugenio

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Updated on August 14, 2015 10:27PM EST

Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)

NYY (Masahiro Tanaka - R) at TOR (Marco Estrada - R) 1:07 PM
SEA (Felix Hernandez - R) at BOS (Wade Miley - L) 1:35 PM
OAK (Chris Bassitt - R) at BAL (Miguel Gonzalez - R) 7:05 PM
ARI (Patrick Corbin - L) at ATL (Mike Foltynewicz - R) 7:10 PM
CHC (Jake Arrieta - R) at (Jose Quintana - L) 7:10 PM
CLE (Josh Tomlin - R) at MIN (Tyler Duffey - R) 7:10 PM
DET (Justin Verlander - R) at HOU (Collin McHugh - R) 7:10 PM
LAA (Matt Shoemaker - R) at KC (Johnny Cueto - R) 7:10 PM
PHI (Jerome Williams - R) at MIL (Jimmy Nelson - R) 7:10 PM
PIT (Charlie Morton - R) at NYM (Jon Niese - L) 7:10 PM
MIA (Brad Hand - L) at STL (John Lackey - R) 7:15 PM
TB (Chris Archer - R) at TEX (Colby Lewis - R) 8:05 PM
SD (Andrew Cashner - R) at COL (Jon Gray - R) 8:10 PM
CIN (David Holmberg - L) at LAD (Brett Anderson - L) 9:10 PM
WAS (Gio Gonzalez - L) at SF (Jake Peavy - R) 10:05 PM

Day Game After Night Game: NYY/TOR, SEA/BOS

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Michael Brantley, OF, CLE - (Shoulder) Will likely miss the weekend series against the Twins.
Cole Hamels, SP, TEX - (Groin) Felt good during a bullpen session Friday.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL - (Hamstring) Was available off the bench Friday, and doesn't expect to require a DL stint.
Yasmany Tomas, OF, ARI - (Calf) Out of the lineup Friday.
Chris Tillman, SP, BAL - Expected to start Monday despite being hit on the right triceps in his last outing.
Starling Marte, OF, PIT - (Hand) Out of the lineup Friday.
Sonny Gray, SP, OAK - (Back) Will throw a bullpen session Saturday, but won't start until at least Monday.
Erick Aybar, SS, LAA - (Back) Out of the lineup again Friday.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA - (Knee) Remained out of the lineup Friday.
Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM - Diagnosed with a "lumbar strain," but the Mets continue to downplay the severity.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI - (Wrist) Remains out of the lineup Friday.
Salvador Perez, C, KC - (Wrist) Out of the lineup Friday.
Hanley Ramirez, OF, BOS - (Foot) Out of the lineup Friday.

Out
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE - (Personal) Expected to rejoin the the Indians on Saturday.

Players on the DL

Mike Leake, SP, SF - (Hamstring) Set to start Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.
Nick Tepesch, SP, TEX - (Elbow) Will have Thoracic surgery next week.
T.J. House, SP, CLE - (Shoulder) Added to the major league disabled list Friday.
Wil Myers, OF, SD - (Wrist) Took 40 swings with a light bat and 20 swings with a regular bat Friday.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB - (Shoulder) Will start Sunday's game against the Rangers.
David Hale, SP, COL - (Groin) Favorite to start Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
George Springer, OF, HOU - (Wrist) Has been cleared to resume baseball activities.
Steven Matz, SP, NYM - (Lat) Will throw 25 pitches in his first rehab appearance Saturday.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL - (Oblique) Expected to be activate from the DL on Aug. 19.
Rafael Soriano, RP, CHC - (Shoulder) Close to throwing simulated games.
David Wright, 3B, NYM - (Back) Could join the team in Colorado.
Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE - (Shoulder) Threw for the first time Thursday since being placed on the disabled list.
C.J. Wilson, SP, LAA (Elbow) Will undergo season-ending surgery to remove bone spurs.

.Transactions

Placed on the DL

Carlos Frias, RP, LAD (Back), Transferred to the 60-day DL
Juan Nicasio, RP, LAD (Abdomen)
Steven Wright, SP, BOS (Concussion)
Boone Logan, RP, COL (Elbow)
Michael Blazek, RP, MIL (Hand)
Blaine Boyer, RP, MIN (Elbow)

Activated from the DL

Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET
Cory Spangenberg, 2B, SD
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB
Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CWS

Called Up

Ken Roberts, RP, COL
Gonzalez Germen, RP, COL
Steve Clevenger, C, BAL
Tyler Duffey, RP, MIN
David Goforth, RP, MIL
Michael Tonkin, RP, MIN
John Lamb, SP, CIN
Brad Mills, SP, OAK

Sent Down

Eddie Butler, SP, COL
Frank Garces, RP, SD
Zac Rosscup, RP, CHC
Kyle Ryan, RP, DET
Arnold Leon, RP, OAK
Ryan Kelly, RP, ATL
Leury Garcia, 2B, CWS
David Lough, OF, BAL (DFA'd)
Taylor Thompson, RP, OAK (DFA'd)

Signed

Rich Hill, RP, BOS
Brenden Webb, OF, WAS
Edwin Jackson, RP, ATL

Released

Chris Heisey, OF, LAD

Traded

None

Claimed

Danny Burawa, RP, ATL

Closer Watch

Chicago Cubs - Hector Rondon netted his 20th save of the season in Friday's contest against the Whites Sox, setting down each of the three batters he faced in order. The 27-year-old has been impressive of late, not allowing an earned run in any of his last five outings and just two earned runs dating back to May 22. As a result, he's locked himself into the Cubs' closing role once again, and with a good club around him, should continue to receive a fair amount of save opportunities down the stretch.

New York Yankees - Despite allowing a run to the Indians on Thursday, Andrew Miller picked up his 25th save of the season Thursday, striking out two of the five batters he faced. While he's continued to convert most of his save opportunities, the 30-year-old hasn't pitched as well since returning from an injury in early July. In fact, his ERA has risen from 1.03 when he was placed on the disabled list June 9, to a 2.25 ERA following Thursday's outing. Miller still remains locked in as the closer at this point, but Dellin Betances remains in waiting should anything come up.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 15, 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. Beltran	OF	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	M. Estrada	17	4	2	2	3	3	4	.235	.350	.588	.938
B. McCann	C	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	M. Estrada	15	6	0	0	1	1	1	.400	.438	.400	.838
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Tanaka	10	5	2	1	2	0	3	.500	.545	.900	1.445
D. Ortiz	DH	BOS vs SEA 1:35PM	F. Hernandez	38	15	4	2	7	8	7	.395	.489	.605	1.095
S. Victorino	OF	LAA @ KC 7:10PM	J. Cueto	10	5	2	2	3	2	0	.500	.583	1.100	1.683
T. Hunter	OF	MIN vs CLE 7:10PM	J. Tomlin	11	4	2	1	3	2	2	.364	.462	.727	1.189
J. Mauer	1B	MIN vs CLE 7:10PM	J. Tomlin	13	6	0	0	3	0	0	.462	.462	.462	.923
A. McCutchen	OF	PIT @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	15	7	4	1	4	3	0	.467	.556	.867	1.422
A. Ramirez	3B	PIT @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	21	6	3	2	4	1	3	.286	.348	.619	.967
J. Hamilton	OF	TEX vs TB 8:05PM	C. Archer	10	3	2	1	3	0	7	.300	.364	.700	1.064
D. LeMahieu	2B	COL vs SD 8:10PM	A. Cashner	10	5	1	0	0	1	1	.500	.545	.600	1.145
J. Maxwell	OF	SF vs WAS 10:05PM	G. Gonzalez	11	4	1	1	2	1	4	.364	.417	.636	1.053

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 15, 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
Miguel Gonzalez	BAL vs OAK 7:05PM	61	11	7	1	6	4	11	.180	.245	.355	.599
Justin Verlander	DET @ HOU 7:10PM	62	9	5	1	10	9	17	.145	.265	.258	.524
Jake Arrieta	CHC @ CWS 7:10PM	64	13	2	1	6	3	14	.203	.239	.257	.496
Gio Gonzalez	WAS @ SF 10:05PM	60	13	4	3	5	6	8	.217	.288	.377	.665
Jake Peavy	SF vs WAS 10:05PM	81	14	6	3	8	8	28	.173	.245	.324	.569

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 – August 15, 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
J. Bautista	OF	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Tanaka	13	2	1	1	1	0	5	.154	.154	.385	.538
D. Navarro	C	TOR vs NYY 1:07PM	M. Tanaka	12	2	0	0	0	0	3	.167	.167	.167	.333
A. De Aza	OF	BOS vs SEA 1:35PM	F. Hernandez	10	2	0	0	0	1	3	.200	.333	.200	.533
B. Holt	3B	BOS vs SEA 1:35PM	F. Hernandez	12	1	0	0	1	1	2	.083	.154	.083	.237
H. Ramirez	SS	BOS vs SEA 1:35PM	F. Hernandez	11	3	0	0	0	0	4	.273	.273	.273	.545
B. Butler	1B	OAK @ BAL 7:05PM	M. Gonzalez	10	2	2	0	0	2	1	.200	.333	.400	.733
B. Lawrie	3B	OAK @ BAL 7:05PM	M. Gonzalez	20	3	1	0	3	1	4	.150	.217	.250	.467
G. Beckham	2B	CWS vs CHC 7:10PM	J. Arrieta	10	2	0	0	0	0	2	.200	.200	.200	.400
A. LaRoche	1B	CWS vs CHC 7:10PM	J. Arrieta	13	1	0	0	0	3	4	.077	.250	.077	.327
C. Gomez	OF	HOU vs DET 7:10PM	J. Verlander	11	1	1	0	2	0	3	.091	.167	.182	.348
J. Lowrie	SS	HOU vs DET 7:10PM	J. Verlander	11	2	1	0	2	1	2	.182	.250	.273	.523
L. Valbuena	3B	HOU vs DET 7:10PM	J. Verlander	19	2	1	1	5	5	5	.105	.292	.263	.555
B. Dozier	2B	MIN vs CLE 7:10PM	J. Tomlin	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	.200	.200	.200	.400
D. Murphy	2B	NYM vs PIT 7:10PM	C. Morton	16	3	0	0	0	0	1	.188	.188	.188	.375
S. Marte	OF	PIT @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	10	2	0	0	2	0	3	.200	.200	.200	.400
M. Morse	OF	PIT @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	22	4	3	0	1	0	5	.182	.182	.318	.500
N. Walker	2B	PIT @ NYM 7:10PM	J. Niese	10	2	0	0	2	1	3	.200	.273	.200	.473
J. Mathis	C	MIA @ STL 7:15PM	J. Lackey	10	2	0	0	0	0	4	.200	.200	.200	.400
A. Beltre	3B	TEX vs TB 8:05PM	C. Archer	11	1	0	0	0	0	5	.091	.091	.091	.182
M. Napoli	1B	TEX vs TB 8:05PM	C. Archer	13	1	0	0	1	2	8	.077	.200	.077	.277
C. Blackmon	OF	COL vs SD 8:10PM	A. Cashner	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	.200	.200	.200	.400
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL vs SD 8:10PM	A. Cashner	16	4	0	0	0	0	4	.250	.250	.250	.500
M. Byrd	OF	CIN @ LAD 9:10PM	B. Anderson	12	2	1	1	2	0	4	.167	.167	.417	.583
H. Pence	OF	SF vs WAS 10:05PM	G. Gonzalez	12	1	1	0	0	2	2	.083	.214	.167	.381
Y. Escobar	SS	WAS @ SF 10:05PM	J. Peavy	17	2	1	0	0	3	1	.118	.250	.176	.426
J. Werth	OF	WAS @ SF 10:05PM	J. Peavy	16	3	1	1	3	0	8	.188	.188	.375	.563
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS @ SF 10:05PM	J. Peavy	16	3	2	0	2	1	9	.188	.222	.313	.535

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 15, 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
Masahiro Tanaka	NYY @ TOR 1:07PM	65	14	4	3	6	0	19	.215	.222	.369	.592

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

Eugenio Suarez, SS, CIN - Following the injury to Zack Cozart, the Reds turned to Suarez on an everyday basis, and he hasn't disappointed. While he isn't known for his power, the 24-year-old had collected seven home runs and has shown a surprising amount of consistency with the Reds, batting .307/.338/.492 over 51 games and 189 at-bats. He's been the hottest lately, collecting a hit in 11 of his 12 starts this month en route to a .333 batting average. The job will likely remain his for the rest of the season, and he could continue to reap the benefits of the hitter-friendly ballpark in Cincinnati and the recent move to the second spot in the order. Despite his success, the young shortstop remains unowned in many formats, and could be worthy of a pickup.

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DraftKings Value Picks

P: Patrick Corbin, TEX ($7,400)
C: Yadier Molina, STL ($2,900)
1B: James Loney, TB ($3,200)
2B: Scooter Gennett, MIL ($2,900)
3B: Jose Iglesias, DET ($2,900)
SS: Enrique Hernandez, LAD($2,500)
OF: Mark Canha, OAK ($3,200)

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