Wednesday Lineup Card: Chasing Ratios With Gibson

Wednesday Lineup Card: Chasing Ratios With Gibson

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

TEX (Colby Lewis – R) at CLE (Carlos Carrasco – R), 12:05 PM ET
COL (Kyle Kendrick – R) at CIN (Mike Leake – R), 12:35 PM ET
MIA (Brad Hand – R) at PIT (Gerrit Cole – R), 12:35 PM ET
CHW (Jeff Samardzija – R) at TOR (Marco Estrada – R), 12:37 PM ET
KC (Chris Young – R) at NYY (Michael Pineda – R), 1:05 PM ET
BOS (Rick Porcello – R) at MIN (Phil Hughes – R), 1:10 PM ET
PHI (Sean O'Sullivan – R) at NYM (Noah Syndergaard – R), 1: 10 PM ET
SEA (Felix Hernandez – R) at TB (Chris Archer – R), 1:10 PM ET
SF (Ryan Vogelsong – R) at MIL (Mike Fiers – R), 1:40 PM ET
DET (Alfredo Simon – R - SCRATCHED) at OAK (Scott Kazmir – L), 3:35 PM ET
HOU (Collin McHugh – R) at BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez – R), 4:35 PM ET
WAS (Max Scherzer – R) at CHC (Jon Lester – L), 8:05 PM ET
AZ (Josh Collmenter – R) at STL (Lance Lynn – R), 8:15 PM ET
SD (Andrew Cashner – R) at LAA (Garrett Richards – R), 10:05 PM ET
ATL (Alex Wood – L) at LAD (Zack Greinke – R), 10:10 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: TEX/CLE, COL/CIN, MIA/PIT, CHW/TOR, KC/NYY, BOS/MIN, PHI/NYM, SEA/TB, SF/MIL, DET/OAK, HOU/BAL

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Matt Adams, 1B, STL – (Leg) Left Tuesday's game with strained right quad, might land on DL.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, TB – (Groin) Should be available to pinch hit, but probably out of the lineup until Friday.
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA – (Hand) Pinch ran Monday, out of Tuesday's lineup, but that could have been by design regardless of injury.
Johnny Cueto, P, CIN – (Elbow) MRI was clean Tuesday, will play catch Wednesday.
Jorge De La Rosa, P, COL – (Hand) Scratched Tuesday, expected to start Saturday.
Avisail Garcia, OF, CHW – (Knee) Out of lineup Tuesday, but should avoid DL.
Sonny Gray, P, OAK – (Ankle) Good bullpen session Tuesday, should be on for Friday's start.
Brock Holt, 3B, BOS – (Hand) Out of lineup Monday and Tuesday after losing feeling in hand Sunday.
Jose Iglesias, SS, DET – (Knee) Missed third straight game Tuesday, still looking like he will avoid DL.
Jordan Lyles, P, Col – (Toe) Should return no earlier than Sunday.
Brandon Phillips, 2B, Cin – (Toe) Out Tuesday after aggravating turf toe.
Steven Souza, OF, TB – (Wrist) Hopes to return to lineup Friday.

Players on the DL
Vic Black, P, NYM – (Shoulder) Good outing at Double-A, could be activated soon.
Enrique Burgos, P, AZ – (Shoulder) Placed on DL with tendinitis.
Matt Cain, P, SF – (Forearm) Threw 25 pitches in simulated game Tuesday, positive results.
Carl Crawford, OF, SF – (Oblique) Strengthening core, not cleared for baseball activities yet.
Chris Denorfia, OF, CHC – (Hamstring) Moving along in baseball activities, timetable still uncertain.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, NYY – (Knee) Walking in a brace, unlikely to be activated when eligible next week.
Jose Fernandez, P, MIA – (Elbow) Will begin extended spring training games Monday.
Doug Fister, P, WAS – (Forearm) Will begin throwing program Wednesday, timetable uncertain.
Ryan Hanigan, C, BOS – (Hand) Should resume throwing this week, might make it back before All-Star break.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB – (Knee) Getting close to baseball activities, but no timetable.
Jonathan Lucroy, C, MIL – (Toe) Will begin rehab assignment Thursday.
Cory Luebke, P, SD – (Elbow) Will throw simulated game Tuesday, should progress slowly from second Tommy John surgery.
Rafael Montero, P, NYM – (Shoulder) Threw Tuesday, looking to get on mound Wednesday.
Mike Morse, 1B, MIA – (Finger) Placed on DL retroactive to May 24.
Wil Myers, OF, SD – (Wrist) Scans looking better Tuesday, still no certain timetable until he swings a bat.
Dioner Navarro, C, TOR – (Hamstring) Was set to begin rehab Tuesday.
Brett Oberholtzer, P, HOU – (Finger) Should be cleared for 65-to-70 pitches in Wednesday rehab start, but might find a bullpen roll when he is ready to return.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD – (Hamstring) Has resumed hitting, should head to extended spring training over the weekend.
Anthony Rendon, 2B, WAS – (Oblique) Played three innings at extended rehab Tuesday, could begin minor league rehab as soon as Friday.
Jean Segura, SS, MIL – (Finger) Will be activated Friday.
Devon Travis, 2B, TOR – (Shoulder) Could begin rehab assignment this weekend.
Justin Verlander, P, DET – (Triceps) Should make rehab start in next five days.

Activated from the DL
Sean Doolittle, P, OAK
Austin Jackson, OF, SEA
Jason Vargas, P, KC

Placed on the DL
Enrique Burgos, P, AZ
Mike Morse, 1B, MIA

Claimed Off Waivers
None

Called Up
Steve Clevenger, C, BAL
David Goforth, P, MIL
Vidal Nuno, P, AZ
Chris Rusin, P, COL
Jose Urena, P, MIA

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Angel Castro, P, OAK
Phil Coke, P, CHC (released)
C.J. Cron, 1B, LAA
Danny Farquhar, P, SEA
Brandon Finnegan, P, KC
Yohan Flande, P, COL
Brett Hayes, C, CLE
Ryan Lavarnway, C, BAL (designated for assignment)
Casey McGehee, 3B, SF

Closer Watch

Chicago White Sox – David Robertson failed to convert Tuesday's save, putting two on before Josh Donaldson completed a monster night with a walk off home run. It was just Robertson's second blown save of the season and he is not in danger of losing his job.

Los Angeles Dodgers – Kenley Jansen earned his fourth save Monday. He still has not allowed a hit or a walk in five innings since his return.

Seattle – Fernando Rodney somehow still has Seattle's closing job despite his 6.98 ERA through Tuesday. He blew Tuesday's three-run lead in a rough ninth against the Rays. When the Mariners took the lead in the 10th, Joe Beimel came on to pick up his fifth career save. There does not seem to be a contingency plan behind Rodney at the moment.

St. Louis – Trevor Rosenthal was likely unavailable Tuesday after throwing an inning Sunday and two innings Monday. The Cards tried to turn to Matt Belisle for a three inning save, but eventually turned to Seth Maness, who turned in his third rogue save of the season.

Texas – Shawn Tolleson earned his fifth save Tuesday and continued to strengthen his grasp on the closing job.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 27, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. BrantleyOFCLE vs TEX
12:10PM
C. Lewis14531303.357.333.7861.119
B. Moss1BCLE vs TEX
12:10PM
C. Lewis12411223.333.429.5831.012
C. Santana1BCLE vs TEX
12:10PM
C. Lewis10410112.400.417.500.917
E. AndrusSSTEX @ CLE
12:10PM
C. Carrasco10410301.400.400.500.900
J. BruceOFCIN vs COL
12:35PM
K. Kendrick17632304.353.353.7651.118
S. SchumakerOFCIN vs COL
12:35PM
K. Kendrick291042313.345.367.621.987
J. Votto1BCIN vs COL
12:35PM
K. Kendrick15631223.400.471.7331.204
R. MartinCTOR vs CWS
12:37PM
J. Samardzija19630122.316.409.474.883
M. Moustakas3BKC @ NYY
1:05PM
M. Pineda10541102.500.5001.2001.700
S. PerezCKC @ NYY
1:05PM
M. Pineda12510001.417.417.500.917
M. Teixeira1BNYY vs KC
1:05PM
C. Young16422421.250.333.625.958
M. Napoli1BBOS @ MIN
1:10PM
P. Hughes15622603.400.400.8001.200
D. OrtizDHBOS @ MIN
1:10PM
P. Hughes291052746.345.412.6551.067
D. Pedroia2BBOS @ MIN
1:10PM
P. Hughes3511631024.314.351.6571.008
B. Dozier2BMIN vs BOS
1:10PM
R. Porcello24733822.292.346.6671.013
T. HunterOFMIN vs BOS
1:10PM
R. Porcello14631604.429.467.7861.252
C. GrandersonOFNYM vs PHI
1:10PM
S. O'Sullivan10333302.300.3001.2001.500
D. DeJesusDHTB vs SEA
1:10PM
F. Hernandez361251535.333.400.528.928
A. Ramirez3BMIL vs SF
1:40PM
R. Vogelsong24822212.333.385.583.968
M. Cabrera1BDET @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Kazmir26852646.308.400.6921.092
R. DavisOFDET @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Kazmir211051608.476.476.8571.333
J. Altuve2BHOU @ BAL
4:35PM
U. Jimenez11420110.364.417.6361.053
C. RasmusOFHOU @ BAL
4:35PM
U. Jimenez271071228.370.414.7411.155
J. GomesOFATL @ LAD
10:10PM
Z. Greinke10332426.300.4171.0001.417
N. MarkakisOFATL @ LAD
10:10PM
Z. Greinke17541504.294.294.647.941
A. PierzynskiCATL @ LAD
10:10PM
Z. Greinke522163808.404.415.6351.050
Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 27, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Michael PinedaNYY vs KC
1:05PM
87221027214.253.268.438.706
Chris YoungKC @ NYY
1:05PM
1081894111424.167.261.331.591
Cold Batter Matchups – May 27, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. BournOFCLE vs TEX
12:10PM
C. Lewis15320114.200.250.333.583
Z. CozartSSCIN vs COL
12:35PM
K. Kendrick10210101.200.200.300.500
T. Frazier3BCIN vs COL
12:35PM
K. Kendrick11100011.091.167.091.258
D. Descalso2BCOL @ CIN
12:35PM
M. Leake11210111.182.250.273.523
M. McKenryCCOL @ CIN
12:35PM
M. Leake12211213.167.214.417.631
E. Bonifacio2BCWS @ TOR
12:37PM
M. Estrada11210104.182.182.273.455
J. ReyesSSTOR vs CWS
12:37PM
J. Samardzija11211122.182.308.455.762
A. EscobarSSKC @ NYY
1:05PM
M. Pineda12100002.083.083.083.167
A. GordonOFKC @ NYY
1:05PM
M. Pineda16320004.188.188.313.500
C. BeltranOFNYY vs KC
1:05PM
C. Young12221404.167.167.500.667
B. McCannCNYY vs KC
1:05PM
C. Young20211232.100.208.250.458
A. Rodriguez3BNYY vs KC
1:05PM
C. Young10210013.200.273.300.573
C. YoungOFNYY vs KC
1:05PM
C. Young16000038.000.158.000.158
D. NavaOFBOS @ MIN
1:10PM
P. Hughes16300001.188.188.188.375
R. Cano2BSEA @ TB
1:10PM
C. Archer10000213.000.083.000.083
A. CabreraSSTB vs SEA
1:10PM
F. Hernandez23310215.130.192.174.366
I. Kinsler2BDET @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Kazmir36531443.139.238.278.516
A. PollockOFARI @ STL
8:15PM
L. Lynn12200004.167.167.167.333
J. HeywardOFSTL vs ARI
8:15PM
J. Collmenter14200102.143.143.143.286
J. RollinsSSLAD vs ATL
10:10PM
A. Wood14000003.000.000.000.000
Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 27, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Phil HughesMIN vs BOS
1:10PM
1093614726615.330.359.591.950
Ryan VogelsongSF @ MIL
1:40PM
76237510715.303.364.537.900
Ubaldo JimenezBAL vs HOU
4:35PM
63191013418.302.343.528.871
Zack GreinkeLAD vs ATL
10:10PM
1223615720328.295.317.540.857

Recommended Pickup

Kyle Gibson, P, MIN – Gibson has six starts in which he has allowed two or less runs with at least 6.2 innings pitched. He has allowed more than three earned runs just once in his nine starts. The problem is that even though he offers some ratio upside, Gibson's strikeout rate is particularly weak. Gibson rung up eight against the White Sox Sunday, just his second start with more than four strikeouts this season. So the question is whether is an opportunity cost to make up ratios while taking a hit in strikeouts. Throw out Gibson's first start of the season and he has a 1.88 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. To be clear, I am not a proponent of "throwing out" bad starts from evaluations for the reason that the bad start is as much a part of the pitcher as the good starts. However, it is important to note Gibson's worst start was his first start of the season and he has been in a groove ever since.

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DraftKingsValue Picks

SP: Michael Pineda, NYY ($7,800)
C: Yan Gomes, CLE ($3,800)
1B: Carlos Santana, CLE ($4,100)
2B: Delino DeShields, TEX ($3,200)
SS: Jose Reyes, TOR ($3,900)
3B: Trevor Plouffe, MIN ($4,000)
OF: Curtis Granderson, NYM ($3,800)

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