Sunday Lineup Card: Capitalizing On Second Chances

Sunday Lineup Card: Capitalizing On Second Chances

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Projected Starters - A look at Sunday's matchups (all times Eastern)
CLE (Trevor Bauer – R) at NYY (CC Sabathia – L) 1:05 PM
TEX (Cole Hamels – L) at DET (Matt Boyd – L) 1:08 PM
ARI (Chase Anderson – R) at CIN (Raisel Iglesias – R) 1:10 PM
PHI (Aaron Nola – R) at MIA (Adam Conley – L) 1:10 PM
MIN (Mike Pelfrey – R) at BAL (Kevin Gausman – R) 1:35 PM
KC (Edinson Volquez – R) at BOS (Eduardo Rodriguez – L) 1:35 PM
MIL (Matt Garza – R) at WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R) 1:35 PM
LAD (Clayton Kershaw – L) at HOU (Lance McCullers – R) 2:10 PM
ATL (Matt Wisler – R) at CHC (Jason Hammel – R) 2:20 PM
TOR (R.A. Dickey – R) at LAA (Garrett Richards – R) 3:35 PM
TB (Jake Odorizzi – R) at OAK (Kendall Graveman – R) 4:05 PM
CWS (John Danks – L) at SEA (Taijuan Walker – R) 4:10 PM
STL (Michael Wacha – R) at SD (Colin Rea – R) 4:10 PM
NYM (Logan Verrett – R) at COL (David Hale – R) 4:10 PM
SF (Ryan Vogelsong – R) at PIT (Francisco Liriano – L) 8:00 PM

Day Game After Night Game: MIL/WAS, MIN/BAL, TEX/DET, ARI/CIN, KC/BOS, LAD/HOU, PHI/MIA, NYM/COL, STL/SD, TB/OAK, TOR/LAA, CWS/SEA

Injuries

Out

None

Day-to-Day

Derek Norris, C, SD – (Wrist) Was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion after taking a fastball off the wrist in the eighth inning of Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Nick Hundley, C, COL - (Undisclosed) Removed from Saturday's game for precautionary reasons.
Danny Valencia, 3B, OAK - (Hamstring) Expected to miss a few days as he continues to battle tightness.
Brock Holt, 3B, BOS - (Oblique) Scratched from Saturday's lineup due to tightness.
Yunel Escobar, SS, WAS - (Neck) Did not start Saturday after hyperextending his neck Friday.
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY - (Leg) Remained out of the lineup Saturday, but a DL stint is not expected to be necessary.

Players on the DL

Kyle Kendrick, SP, COL - (Shoulder) Will pitch in an upcoming simulated game to begin rehab.
David Wright, 3B, NYM - (Back) Has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with five walks in a week of rehab appearances, but will not regain starting 3B position upon return.
Steven Matz, SP, NYM - (Lat) Will make his next rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday.
James Paxton, SP, SEA - (Finger) Will begin rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Tacoma.
George Springer, OF, HOU - (Wrist) Took swings with regulation bat Friday, and could be cleared for rehab assignment during the Astros' upcoming road trip.
Mike Minor, SP, ATL - (Shoulder) Set to begin throwing program in about two weeks.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF - (Knee) Manager Bruce Bochy said he was ready to begin rehab assignment.
Chad Bettis, SP, COL - (Elbow) Threw five scoreless innings during a rehab start at Triple-A Albequerque on Thursday; could be activated next week.
Jake McGee, RP, TB - (Knee) Could return by season's end based on encouraging results of Friday's surgery.
Phil Hughes, SP, MIN - (Back) Has not begun any baseball activities.
Aaron Hicks, OF, MIN - (Hamstring) Remains confident he will not spend more than the minimum time allowed on the DL.
Michael Pineda, SP, NYY - (Forearm) Expected to start Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Cody Anderson, SP, CLE - (Oblique) Will make a rehab start for Low-A Lake County on Monday.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI - (Wrist) Interim manager Pete Mackanin said Friday there is a chance he might return before the end of the season.
Rick Porcello, SP, BOS - (Triceps) Made his second rehab start Friday at Triple-A Pawtuckett; should be activated soon.

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

Placed on the DL

Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM - (Back)
Ike Davis, 1B, OAK - (Hip) Transferred to 60-day DL

Called Up

Dario Alvarez, RP, NYM
Grant Green, SS, LAA
Randy Wolf, RP, DET
Brandon Pinder, RP, NYY
Lance McCullers, SP, HOU

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

Conor Gillaspie, 3B, LAA
Nick Tropeano, RP, LAA
Dan Otero, RP, OAK
Chris Capuano, RP, NYY
Ryan Lollis, RF, SF
Jose Valdez, RP, DET
A.J. Achter, RP, MIN

Traded

Eric Young Jr., OF, NYM

Closer Watch

Seattle Mariners – Carson Smith blew the save Saturday night after he allowed two runs on two hits in the ninth inning against the White Sox. After displacing Fernando Rodney earlier this season, it seemed Smith would close out the 2015 campaign in the ninth-inning role. Given his recent struggles – he's blown two of his last three save chances – his job may not be as safe as it once seemed. Smith's inability to punch hitters out at a dominant clip prevents him from being an ideal candidate to finish games and gives him little wiggle room. The Mariners do not offer Smith many chances to hold down leads, so every time he fails to convert, he moves closer to removal from the role, thanks to a razor-thin margin for error.

Hot Batter Matchups – August 23, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. RutledgeSSBOS vs KC
1:35PM
E. Volquez10410012.400.455.6001.055
P. Sandoval3BBOS vs KC
1:35PM
E. Volquez16630301.375.375.563.938
J. SeguraSSMIL @ WAS
1:35PM
J. Zimmermann13520112.385.429.6151.044
J. WerthOFWAS vs MIL
1:35PM
M. Garza14621215.429.467.7141.181
C. GomezOFHOU vs LAD
2:10PM
C. Kershaw20631413.300.364.550.914
N. MarkakisOFATL @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel16811500.500.500.6881.188
A. PierzynskiCATL @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel10311203.300.300.600.900
E. Encarnacion1BTOR @ LAA
3:35PM
G. Richards10321114.300.364.7001.064
R. Cano2BSEA vs CWS
4:10PM
J. Danks15631223.400.471.7331.204
N. CruzOFSEA vs CWS
4:10PM
J. Danks20631206.300.300.550.850
A. JacksonOFSEA vs CWS
4:10PM
J. Danks4921631157.429.481.6731.155
A. Ramirez3BPIT vs SF
8:08PM
R. Vogelsong27922212.333.379.556.935
N. Walker2BPIT vs SF
8:08PM
R. Vogelsong19850502.421.421.6841.105
B. PoseyCSF @ PIT
8:08PM
F. Liriano11500112.455.500.455.955
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 23, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
CC SabathiaNYY vs CLE
1:05PM
10327419427.262.290.327.616
R.A. DickeyTOR @ LAA
3:35PM
11021618921.191.256.266.522
Garrett RichardsLAA vs TOR
3:35PM
6912414518.174.230.264.493
Francisco LirianoPIT vs SF
8:08PM
6617107417.258.299.274.572
Cold Batter Matchups – August 23, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. BrantleyOFCLE @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia11100006.091.091.091.182
R. RaburnOFCLE @ NYY
1:05PM
C. Sabathia26420329.154.214.231.445
B. GardnerOFNYY vs CLE
1:05PM
T. Bauer11220224.182.308.364.671
V. Martinez1BDET vs TEX
1:08PM
C. Hamels11211112.182.250.455.705
G. ParraOFBAL vs MIN
1:35PM
M. Pelfrey18400107.222.222.222.444
I. DesmondSSWAS vs MIL
1:35PM
M. Garza10200114.200.273.200.473
Y. EscobarSSWAS vs MIL
1:35PM
M. Garza10110013.100.182.200.382
D. Espinosa2BWAS vs MIL
1:35PM
M. Garza14300206.214.214.214.429
N. Swisher1BATL @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel10220325.200.333.400.733
E. AybarSSLAA vs TOR
3:35PM
R. Dickey15300203.200.188.200.388
D. DeJesusOFLAA vs TOR
3:35PM
R. Dickey19200231.105.261.105.366
J. BautistaOFTOR @ LAA
3:35PM
G. Richards10100113.100.182.100.282
J. Smoak1BTOR @ LAA
3:35PM
G. Richards16210224.125.222.188.410
F. GutierrezOFSEA vs CWS
4:10PM
J. Danks41852628.195.233.415.647
K. Seager3BSEA vs CWS
4:10PM
J. Danks12200003.167.167.167.333
P. Alvarez3BPIT vs SF
8:08PM
R. Vogelsong16210219.125.176.188.364
N. AokiOFSF @ PIT
8:08PM
F. Liriano10200012.200.273.200.473
G. BlancoOFSF @ PIT
8:08PM
F. Liriano10210104.200.200.300.500
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 23, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Edinson VolquezKC @ BOS
1:35PM
6921917610.304.356.468.825
Jason HammelCHC vs ATL
2:20PM
83279417514.325.364.534.898
John DanksCWS @ SEA
4:10PM
15248177231130.316.362.532.894

Recommended Pickup

Byron Buxton, OF, MIN – Nine weeks ago, readers were encouraged to avoid blowing their FAAB or wasting their league's top waiver priority on baseball's top prospect. Those who exercised patience might still have a chance to own one the sport's brightest rising stars – at a fraction of the cost, and during a point in the season when the stakes are highest. Most avid fantasy gamers know Buxton's initial stint with the big-league club in Minnesota lasted only a brief while (11 games) before he ended up on the shelf with a sprained left thumb. These same folks also probably realize the 21-year-old was activated Wednesday and is playing in place of Aaron Hicks, who himself hit the DL this week. If Buxton impresses in the next 10 days, the job is likely his to lose. Even in the midst of a pennant chase, the Twins are so invested in Buxton, they will be hard-pressed to keep him on the bench in September if he closes the month with a flourish.

Other Recent Recommendations:Derek Dietrich, Travis Shaw, Gregor Blanco, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Beltran and Jackie Bradley

Draft Kings Value Picks

SP: Aaron Nola, PHI ($6,500)
C: Buster Posey, SF ($3,700)
1B: Carlos Santana, CLE ($3,900)
2B: Yangervis Solarte, SD ($3,200)
SS: Marcus Semien, OAK ($3,000)
3B: Evan Longoria, TB ($3,500)
OF: Gregory Polanco, PIT ($3,500)

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