Thursday Lineup Card: Oh, Jenrry!

Thursday Lineup Card: Oh, Jenrry!

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Projected Starters - A look at Saturday's matchups (all times Eastern)

KC (Bruce Chen – L) at CLE (Corey Kluber – R), 12:05 PM ET
CIN (Tony Cingrani – L) at PIT (Brandon Cumpton – R), 12:35 PM ET
CHW (Jose Quintana – L) at DET (Max Scherzer – R), 1:08 PM ET
STL (Lance Lynn – R) at NYM (Bartolo Colon – R), 1:10 PM ET
MIN (Ricky Nolasco – R) at TB (Erik Bedard – L), 1:10 PM ET
AZ (Mike Bolsinger – R) at CHC (Edwin Jackson – R), 2:20 PM ET
SD (Eric Stults – R) at WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R), 7:05 PM ET
BAL (Bud Norris – R) at TOR (Drew Hutchison – R), 7:07 PM ET
NYY (C.C. Sabathia – L) at BOS (Felix Doubront – L), 7:10 PM ET
OAK (Scott Kazmir – L) at HOU (Brett Oberholtzer – L), 8:10 PM ET
PHI (Kyle Kendrick – R) at LAD (Dan Haren – R), 10:10 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: KC/CLE, CIN/PIT, CHW/DET, STL/NYM, MIN/TB

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Matt Albers, P, HOU – (Shoulder) Unavailable Tuesday, did not pitch Wednesday.
Shin-Soo Choo, OF, TEX – (Ankle) Feeling better but missed Wednesday's game and is unsure when he will return to the lineup.
Conor Gillaspie, 3B, CHW – (Hand) Missed second straight game Wednesday.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW – (Hamstring) Could miss a couple more games.
Dee Gordon, SS, LAD – (Head) Passed concussion tests but out of Wednesday's lineup.
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL (Hamstring, Back) Returned to lineup Wednesday.
Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, TEX – (Back) Returned to lineup Wednesday.
Carlos Marmol, P, MIA – (Hamstring) Left Wednesday's game with strain.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF – (Knee) Entered Wednesday as pinch hitter Wednesday, will have knee examined Thursday.
A.J. Pollock, OF, AZ – (Neck) Out of the lineup against Wednesday.
Justin Ruggiano, OF, CHC – (Hamstring) Will have MRI after leaving Wednesday's game.
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF – (Illness) Left Wednesday's game.
Mark Trumbo, OF, AZ – (Foot) No timetable on return from stress fracture, could miss three-to-six weeks.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Forearm) Returned to lineup Wednesday.

Players on the DL
Jake Arrieta, P, CHC – (Shoulder) Should be activated next week.
Gordon Beckham, 2B, CHW – (Oblique) Should be activated Thursday.
Sean Burnett, P, LAA – (Elbow) Will throw simulated game Thursday.
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL – (Shoulder) May only need one rehab start before returning to rotation.
Aroldis Chapman, P, CIN – (Head) Threw batting practice Wednesday, will throw another one this weekend before beginning rehab assignment.
Tim Collins, P, KC – (Elbow) No pain while throwing, could begin rehab this weekend.
Dane De La Rosa, P, LAA – (Shoulder) Will throw simulated game Thursday.
Pedro Figueroa, P, TEX – (Elbow) Placed on DL with inflammation.
Sonny Gray, P, OAK – (Elbow) Behind schedule in rehab, not throwing yet.
Scott Hairston, OF, WAS – (Oblique) Took batting practice Wednesday, rehab assignment should start soon.
Matt Harrison, P, TEX – (Back) Scheduled to be activated Sunday.
Josh Johnson, P, SD – (Elbow) Will have Tommy John surgery Thursday.
Clayton Kershaw, P, LAD – (Back) Will make rehab start Friday.
Manny Machado, 3B, BAL – (Knee) Will start minor league rehab at High-A Friday.
Cameron Maybin, OF, SD – (Biceps) Looking like he will return next week.
Ivan Nova, P, NYY – (Elbow) Consulting with Dr. James Andrews before agreeing to Tommy John.
James Paxton, P, SEA – (Back) Cleared to begin throwing Friday.
Wandy Rodriguez, P, PIT – (Knee) Had knee drained, will take a couple days off before throwing bullpen session.
Brendan Ryan, SS, NYY – (Back) Could return in about a week.
Skip Schumaker, 2B, CIN – (Shoulder) Heading to extended spring training Thursday.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS – (Hamstring) Was not activated Wednesday but return is imminent.
Taijuan Walker, P, SEA – (Shoulder) Will resume throwing Monday.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS – (Calf) Hitless in rehab but still could be activated this weekend.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS – (Thumb) Can't grip yet, still expected to miss three-to-five weeks.

Activated from the DL
None

Placed on the DL
None

Claimed Off Waivers/Traded
Daniel Robertson, TEX from SD for cash

Called Up
Carter Capps, P, MIA
Alex Wilson, P, BOS

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Arquimedes Caminero, P, MIA
Lucas Harrell, P, HOU
Travis Ishikawa, 1B, PIT
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS
Nick Noonan, 2B, SF

Closer Watch

Chicago Cubs – Given his first save opportunity Monday since April 3, Pedro Strop was torched for four runs – only one earned – on a hit and two walks. This closing situation continues to be volatile.

Houston – Josh Fields blew Thursday's save by allowing a three-run walkoff to Kyle Seager. He is 2-for-3 on saves this season.

Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri is only 2-for-4 in save situations after allowing four runs while retiring just one batter Wednesday. In his last five outings, Frieri has allowed 12 hits and two walks.

New York Mets – Kyle Farnsworth notched his second save Wednesday, but allowed a run on three hits in the process.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – April 24, 2014
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. BrantleyOFCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen191020100.526.524.6321.155
J. GiambiDHCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen16644842.375.4761.1251.601
C. SantanaCCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen16520421.313.421.438.859
N. Swisher1BCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen17700153.412.545.412.957
A. GordonOFKC @ CLE
12:05PM
C. Kluber15422514.267.353.6671.020
M. Moustakas3BKC @ CLE
12:05PM
C. Kluber12630102.500.500.7501.250
D. ViciedoOFCWS @ DET
1:08PM
M. Scherzer19632418.316.350.6841.034
M. Cabrera3BDET vs CWS
1:08PM
J. Quintana11321223.273.385.6361.021
R. DavisOFDET vs CWS
1:08PM
J. Quintana14720010.500.533.6431.176
Y. EscobarSSTB vs MIN
1:10PM
R. Nolasco291041313.345.367.552.918
J. TholeCTOR vs BAL
7:07PM
B. Norris13511222.385.467.6151.082
J. GomesOFBOS vs NYY
7:10PM
C. Sabathia4011426510.275.375.475.850
M. Napoli1BBOS vs NYY
7:10PM
C. Sabathia32942849.281.378.531.910
D. RossCBOS vs NYY
7:10PM
C. Sabathia21742337.333.400.7141.114
G. SizemoreOFBOS vs NYY
7:10PM
C. Sabathia10332424.300.4171.0001.417
M. Teixeira1BNYY @ BOS
7:10PM
F. Doubront12322404.250.250.7501.000
J. Altuve2BHOU vs OAK
8:10PM
S. Kazmir10410001.400.400.500.900
A. EthierOFLAD vs PHI
10:10PM
K. Kendrick22642731.273.360.636.996
M. KempOFLAD vs PHI
10:10PM
K. Kendrick15600103.400.400.400.800
D. BrownOFPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
D. Haren10311221.300.417.6001.017
M. ByrdOFPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
D. Haren211052314.476.522.9521.474
R. Howard1BPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
D. Haren11322516.273.333.8181.152
C. Utley2BPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
D. Haren15421322.267.353.533.886
Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 24, 2014
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Erik BedardTB vs MIN
1:10PM
64113021112.172.293.230.523
Jordan ZimmermannWAS vs SD
7:05PM
6111212012.180.201.246.447
Cold Batter Matchups – April 24, 2014
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
A. CabreraSSCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen31831403.258.258.419.677
R. RaburnOFCLE vs KC
12:05PM
B. Chen31632226.194.265.419.684
B. ButlerDHKC @ CLE
12:05PM
C. Kluber14210015.143.200.214.414
A. EscobarSSKC @ CLE
12:05PM
C. Kluber14300003.214.214.214.429
E. Hosmer1BKC @ CLE
12:05PM
C. Kluber14221413.143.200.429.629
P. Konerko1BCWS @ DET
1:08PM
M. Scherzer4210226216.238.273.381.654
A. RamirezSSCWS @ DET
1:08PM
M. Scherzer42410054.095.191.119.311
A. JacksonOFDET vs CWS
1:08PM
J. Quintana13200113.154.267.154.421
J. KubelOFMIN @ TB
1:10PM
E. Bedard10100042.100.357.100.457
K. SuzukiCMIN @ TB
1:10PM
E. Bedard10000011.000.091.000.091
M. Ellis2BSTL @ NYM
1:10PM
B. Colon15310211.200.235.267.502
J. PeraltaSSSTL @ NYM
1:10PM
B. Colon11200003.182.182.182.364
J. Loney1BTB vs MIN
1:10PM
R. Nolasco12211103.167.167.417.583
A. Hill2BARI @ CHC
2:20PM
E. Jackson39832407.205.205.385.590
C. Headley3BSD @ WAS
7:05PM
J. Zimmermann15300005.200.250.200.450
W. VenableOFSD @ WAS
7:05PM
J. Zimmermann13100003.077.077.077.154
K. Frandsen2BWAS vs SD
7:05PM
E. Stults11100010.091.167.091.258
C. RasmusOFTOR vs BAL
7:07PM
B. Norris25431126.160.222.360.582
A. PierzynskiCBOS vs NYY
7:10PM
C. Sabathia27631206.222.222.407.630
D. JeterSSNYY @ BOS
7:10PM
F. Doubront14200013.143.200.143.343
I. SuzukiOFNYY @ BOS
7:10PM
F. Doubront14200100.143.133.143.276
H. RamirezSSLAD vs PHI
10:10PM
K. Kendrick35941504.257.278.429.706
J. Turner2BLAD vs PHI
10:10PM
K. Kendrick12210100.167.167.250.417
T. Gwynn Jr.OFPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
D. Haren15210243.133.316.267.582
Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 24, 2014
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Ricky NolascoMIN @ TB
1:10PM
1013014716919.297.346.570.917
Bud NorrisBAL @ TOR
7:07PM
86278281214.314.398.454.852
Kyle KendrickPHI @ LAD
10:10PM
1093413316611.312.360.498.858

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