Wednesday Lineup Card: Buying Buxton

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Updated on June 16, 2015 11:00PM EST

Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)

BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at PHI (Kevin Correia - R) 7:05 PM
MIA (Jose Urena - R) at NYY (Michael Pineda - R) 7:05 PM
TB (Matt Andriese - R) at WAS (Jordan Zimmermann - R) 7:05 PM
NYM (Jon Niese - L) at TOR (Drew Hutchison - R) 7:07 PM
BOS (Joe Kelly - R) at ATL (Alex Wood - L) 7:10 PM
CHC (Tsuyoshi Wada - L) at CLE (Shaun Marcum - R) 7:10 PM
DET (David Price - L) at CIN (Johnny Cueto - R) 7:10 PM
MIL (Mike Fiers - R) at KC (Joe Blanton - R) 8:10 PM
PIT (Jeff Locke - L) at CWS (John Danks - L) 8:10 PM
STL (Carlos Martinez - R) at MIN (Tommy Milone - L) 8:10 PM
HOU (Brett Oberholtzer - L) at COL (Kyle Kendrick - R) 8:40 PM
LAA (Hector Santiago - L) at ARI (Chase Anderson - R) 9"40 PM
SD (Odrisamer Despaigne - R) at OAK (Jesse Chavez - R) 10:05 PM
SF (Madison Bumgarner - L) at SEA (Felix Hernandez - R) 10:10 PM
TEX (Wandy Rodriguez - L) at LAD (Clayton Kershaw - L) 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Jerome Williams, SP, PHI - Left Tuesday with a hamstring injury.
Trevor Rosenthal, RP, STL - (Arm) Was unavailable to pitch Tuesday.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL - (Hip) Day-to-day following a negative MRI result.
Adam Jones, OF, BAL - Dealing with some minor bumps and bruises, causing him to miss Tuesday's game.
Mark Trumbo, OF, SEA - Will likely return to the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.
Brett Lawrie, 3B, OAK - Out of Tuesday's lineup with back stiffness.
Hanley Ramirez, OF, BOS - Out of Tuesday's lineup after aggravating a mid-back injury.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS - Out of Tuesday's lineup with a sore left knee.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL - Out of Tuesday's lineup with swelling in the hand and fingers.

Out

None

Players on the DL

Brad Peacock, SP, HOU - (Ribs) Suffered a setback recently and will likely need to rest for a while.
Lance Lynn, SP, STL - (Forearm) played catch for the first time Tuesday since being placed on the disabled list.
Tim Beckham, SS, TB - (Hamstring) took batting practice again Monday and could head out on a rehab assignment soon.
Justin Morneau, 1B, COL - (Concussion) Hasn't made much progress in his recovery.
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX - (Hamstring) Could take live BP by the end of the week.
Matt Harrison, SP, TEX - (Back) Likely requires a few more rehab appearances.
Ryan Hanigan C, BOS - (Hand) Could begin a rehab assignment next week.
Edward Mujica, RP, OAK - (Hand) Will make one more rehab appearance before rejoining the Athletics.
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA - (Wrist) Visit with a specialist Monday revealed no new information about his wrist issue.
Hunter Pence, OF, SF - (Wrist) Will not swing again for 5-to-7 days.
Gregor Blanco, OF, SF - (Concussion) Went through a full workout Tuesday and could return Wednesday.
Matt Cain, SP, SF - (Forearm) Threw 74 pitches in his second rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.
Marlon Byrd, OF, CIN - (Wrist) Will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola on Wednesday.
Miguel Gonzalez, SP, BAL - (Groin) Could rejoin the Orioles to start a game June 25 against the Red Sox.
Aaron Sanchez, SP, TOR - (Back) Not expected to make his next scheduled start.
Victor Martinez, 1B, DET - (Knee) Will join the Tigers in New York this weekend, but may not be activated from the disabled list.
Paco Rodriguez, RP, LAD - (Elbow) Threw a scoreless inning in a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday.
Joel Peralta, RP, LAD - (Arm) Threw a scoreless inning with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday.
Doug Fister, SP, WAS - (Forearm) Will return to the rotation Thursday against the Rays.
Brandon League, RP, LAD - (Shoulder) Threw fourth consecutive scoreless inning for High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Monday.
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD - (Back) Will be activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday.
Brandon Beachy, SP, LAD - (Elbow) Will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY - (Knee) Hit on the field for a second day in a row Tuesday, but isn't ready to go on a rehab assignment.
Josh Johnson, SP, SD - (Elbw) Will undergo testing Wednesday after being limited to just three pitches in a simulated game Monday.

Transactions

Placed on the DL

Ender Inciarte, OF, ARI - (Hamstring)
Jon Moscot, SP, CIN - (Arm)
Jonathan Schoop, 2B, BAL - (Knee), transferred to 60-day DL
Zack Cozart, SS, CIN - (Knee), transferred to 60-day DL

Activated from the DL

None

Called Up

Carlos Contreras, RP, CIN
Danny Dorn, 1B, ARI
Domingo Santana, OF, HOU
Kyle Schwarber, C, CHC
Chris Parmelee, OF, BAL
Donovan Hand, RP, CIN

Sent Down

Matt Dominguez, 3B, MIL
Brian Schlitter, RP, CHC
Wei-Yin Chen, SP, BAL
Brennan Boesch, OF, CIN
Wei-Chung Wang, RP, MIL (DFA'd)

Signed

Jo-Jo Reyes, RP, LAA
Nic Coffman, 3B, ARI

Traded

None

Claimed

Matt Dominguez, 3B (From HOU to MIL)

Closer Watch

New York Mets - Bobby Parnell notched his first save of the 2015 campaign Tuesday, throwing 1.2 scoreless innings on one hit while striking out two against the Blue Jays. The 30-year-old spent most of 2014 and the start of 2015 on the disabled list, but finally returned to major league action Saturday. He's now tossed two scoreless outings to begin his season, but his fastball has seen a marked drop in velocity to 91-92 from his mid-to-high 90s heat of old. While he may pitch in late-inning situations, Jeurys Familia has grasped the closer role, and should remain the top option in the role moving forward, with Parnell just seeing an occasional opportunity.

St. Louis Cardinals - With Trevor Rosenthal unavailable Monday, Kevin Siegrist picked up his second save of the season, pitching a clean ninth inning while striking out a batter and allowing no baserunners. Rosenthal was once again unavailable Tuesday, likely indicating he's suffering from an injury of some sort. While the extent of the injury remains unclear as of the writing of this article, it seems Siegrist would once again be in line for the save should an opportunity arise. However, Rosenthal will likely remain the Cardinals' primary closer when healthy.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – June 17, 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
D. Lough	OF	BAL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Correia	11	7	3	0	2	0	1	.636	.636	.909	1.545
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ KC 8:10PM	J. Blanton	13	5	0	0	1	2	3	.385	.467	.385	.851
S. Rodriguez	2B	PIT @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	16	6	3	0	4	1	1	.375	.500	.688	1.188
C. Heisey	OF	LAD vs TEX 10:10PM	W. Rodriguez	23	7	4	3	6	1	6	.304	.333	.739	1.072
J. Rollins	SS	LAD vs TEX 10:10PM	W. Rodriguez	18	8	2	1	1	0	1	.444	.444	.667	1.111
W. Bloomquist	SS	SEA vs SF 10:10PM	M. Bumgarner	16	6	2	1	2	1	0	.375	.412	.625	1.037
L. Morrison	1B	SEA vs SF 10:10PM	M. Bumgarner	12	5	1	0	2	0	1	.417	.417	.500	.917

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 17, 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
Wandy Rodriguez	TEX @ LAD 10:10PM	95	26	10	6	12	1	15	.274	.281	.508	.789

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 – June 17, 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. Francoeur	OF	PHI vs BAL 7:05PM	U. Jimenez	30	6	3	2	2	1	6	.200	.250	.433	.683
R. Martin	C	TOR vs NYM 7:07PM	J. Niese	10	1	1	1	2	2	2	.100	.250	.400	.650
S. Castro	SS	CHC @ CLE 7:10PM	S. Marcum	19	2	2	1	2	0	4	.105	.105	.368	.474
D. Fowler	OF	CHC @ CLE 7:10PM	S. Marcum	12	2	0	0	0	1	5	.167	.231	.167	.397
A. Ethier	OF	LAD vs TEX 10:10PM	W. Rodriguez	23	5	1	0	0	0	3	.217	.217	.261	.478
J. Turner	3B	LAD vs TEX 10:10PM	W. Rodriguez	10	2	1	1	2	0	0	.200	.200	.500	.700
K. Blanks	1B	TEX @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	22	4	1	1	3	0	7	.182	.182	.318	.500
P. Fielder	1B	TEX @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	12	2	1	1	2	2	5	.167	.286	.417	.702

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 17, 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
Kevin Correia	PHI vs BAL 7:05PM	71	23	7	1	11	2	9	.324	.351	.440	.791

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

Byron Buxton, OF, MIN - Buxton was long considered the top prospect in the minors, but multiple injuries derailed his 2014 season and prevented him from being recalled late in the season. However, the star prospect once again flashed his potential in 2015, batting .283/.351/.489 with six home runs, 37 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 59 games at Double-A Chattanooga. Injuries that sent both Jordan Schafer and Aaron Hicks to the disabled list finally forced the Twins to play their hand with Buxton, and the club recalled him following Saturday's game. He collected his first hit in Monday's game, a triple, and scored the winning run in his MLB debut Sunday.If he can continue to display his skills at the major league level, it may be tough to unseat him and send him back to the minors even after the others return. While he may be owned in many leagues, but if available, he's worth a pickup in most leagues.

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DraftKings Value Picks

P: Jesse Chavez, OAK ($6,800)
C: Wilson Ramos, WAS ($3,700)
1B: Lucas Duda, NYM ($3,800)
2B: Scooter Gennett, MIL ($3,400)
3B: Mark Reynolds, STL ($3,200)
SS: J.J. Hardy, BAL ($3,300)
OF: Gerardo Parra, MIL ($3,400)

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