Wednesday Lineup Card: Cubs Promote Another Phenom

Wednesday Lineup Card: Cubs Promote Another Phenom

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

CLE (Corey Kluber – R) at CHW (Jeff Samardzija – R), 2:05 PM ET
MIA (Jarred Cosart – R) at PHI (Cole Hamels – L), 7:05 PM ET
CHC (Jason Hammel – R) at PIT (Vance Worley – R), 7:05 PM ET
BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez – R) at TOR (Aaron Sanchez – R), 7:07 PM ET
NYY (Adam Warren – R) at DET (David Price – L), 7:08 PM ET
STL (John Lackey – R) at WAS (Doug Fister – R), 7:10 PM ET
ATL (Eric Stults – L) at NYM (Dillon Gee – R), 7:10 PM ET
BOS (Joe Kelly – R) at TB (Nathan Karns – R), 7:10 PM ET
CIN (Johnny Cueto – R) at MIL (Jimmy Nelson – R), 8:10 PM ET
MIN (Mike Pelfrey – R) at KC (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10 PM ET
SD (James Shields – R) at COL (Kyle Kendrick – R), 8:40 PM ET
TEX (Yovani Gallardo – R) at AZ (Archie Bradley – R), 9:40 PM ET
OAK (Sonny Gray – R) at LAA (Jered Weaver – R), 10:05 PM ET
HOU (Roberto Hernandez – R) at SEA (J. A. Happ – L), 10:10 PM ET
LAD (Clayton Kershaw – L) at SF (Madison Bumgarner – L), 10:15 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: CLE/CHW

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL – (Wrist) Expects to be in Wednesday's lineup.
Peter Bourjos, OF, STL – (Paternity) Out one-to-three days on paternity leave.
Ryan Brett, 2B, TB – (Shoulder) Likely headed for DL.
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL – (Foot) Thinks he can play through minor injury.
Kelvin Herrera, P, KC – (Suspension) Will appeal five-game suspension.
Omar Infante, 2B, KC – (Groin) Out of lineup Tuesday for second straight day.
Jordy Mercer, SS, PIT – (Ribs) Out of lineup Tuesday after HBP Sunday.
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN – (Hip) Rejoined team Tuesday and pinch hit.
Mitch Moreland, 1B, TEX – (Elbow) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Daniel Norris, P, TOR – (Arm) Complained of dead arm after last start, but appears to be on to make next start.
Nick Swisher, 1B, CLE – (Knee) Will begin rehab Friday, could be a long rehab.
Devon Travis, 2B, TOR – (Ribs) Out of Tuesday's lineup after being pulled early Sunday.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA – (Back) Expects to miss several more days.
Ben Zobrist, 2B, OAK – (Heel) Out Tuesday, could miss a couple more games.

Players on the DL
Chad Billingsley, P, PHI – (Elbow) Missed rehab start with stomach flu.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI – (Achilles) May spend another week on rehab.
Alex Cobb, P, TB – (Forearm) Hopes to throw a bullpen session by the end of the week.
Brian Duensing, P, MIN – (Oblique) Will begin throwing program Wednesday.
Scooter Gennett, 2B, MIL – (Hand) Should be ready to return after the minimum 15 days.
Josh Hamilton, OF, LAA (Shoulder) Angels have mapped out a comeback plan, Hamilton could return by June.
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL – (Shoulder) Joined Triple-A Tuesday for baseball activities, but no rehab assignment yet.
Jake Lamb, 3B, AZ – (Foot) Expected to return in 2-to-3 weeks.
James Loney, 1B, TB – (Oblique) Hoping to be activated this weekend.
Jonathan Lucroy, C, MIL – (Toe) Out 4-to-6 weeks.
Jake McGee, P, TB – (Elbow) Rehab on hold due to general stiffness.
Charlie Morton, P, PIT – (Hip) Will make another extended spring training start before beginning rehab.
Joe Nathan, P, DET – (Elbow) Will make rehab appearance Wednesday and should be activated Friday. Joakim Soria has been very good in his absence, but it looks like Nathan will regain the closer's role.
Anthony Rendon, 2B, WAS – (Knee) Will begin minor league rehab Friday, says he is still stiff.
Michael Saunders, OF, TOR – (Knee) Could be activated Friday.
Jonathan Schoop, 2B, BAL – (Knee) Looks like he is out 6-to-8 weeks.
Drew Smyly, P, TB – (Shoulder) Says he can make Friday's start for Rays, no confirmation yet.
Tom Wilhelmsen, P, SEA – (Elbow) Will begin throwing program Friday.

Activated from the DL
None
Placed on the DL
Jerry Blevins, P, NYM
Peter Bourjos, OF, STL (paternity list)
Travis d'Arnaud, C, NYM
Scooter Gennett, 2B, MIL
Gerald Laird, C, AZ (transferred to the 60-day DL)
Jake Lamb, 3B, AZ
Jonathan Lucroy, C, MIL
Mike Olt, 3B, CHC (transferred to the 60-day DL)
Zack Wheeler, P, NYM (transferred to the 60-day DL)

Claimed Off Waivers/Signed
Kevin Frandsen, OF, AZ (minor league contract)

Called Up
Juan Centeno, C, MIL
Danny Dorn, 1B, AZ
Mitch Harris, P, STL
Elian Herrera, OF, MIL
Nick Masset, P, MIA
Kevin Plawecki, C, NYM
Hansel Robles, P, NYM
Addison Russell, SS, CHC
Chasen Shreve, P, NYY
Ian Thomas, P, ATL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Arismendy Alcantara, 2B, CHC
Gary Brown, OF, STL (designated for assignment)
Brandon Kintzler, P, MIL (designated for assignment)\
Branden Pinder, P, NYY
Matt Tracy, P, MIA (designated for assignment)
Jose Urena, P, MIA

Closer Watch

Cleveland – Cody Allen cannot be a popular player in Cleveland's clubhouse Tuesday after an epic meltdown Monday night. Allen took the loss and the blown save – a three-run lead – by allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while retiring just one hitter. Allen now has two very bad outings to his name, but he converted three other saves without incident. In all, Allen has allowed 15 base runners in just four innings.

Oakland – The A's did not produce a save opportunity until Monday when Tyler Clippard converted without incident. He will hold this role at least until Sean Doolittle returns from injury.

Key Matchups

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Hot Batter Matchups – April 22, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. BournOFCLE @ CWS
2:10PM
J. Samardzija10520011.500.545.7001.245
J. Abreu1BCWS vs CLE
2:10PM
C. Kluber17621305.353.353.588.941
A. HechavarriaSSMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels22820314.364.391.545.937
M. OzunaOFMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels21533507.238.238.667.905
J. SaltalamacchiaCMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels19532307.263.300.632.932
G. StantonOFMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels4312636217.279.311.581.893
P. Alvarez3BPIT vs CHC
7:05PM
J. Hammel17332413.176.222.647.869
A. McCutchenOFPIT vs CHC
7:05PM
J. Hammel20632314.300.333.650.983
Y. EscobarSSWAS vs STL
7:05PM
J. Lackey24920135.375.429.458.887
J. WerthOFWAS vs STL
7:05PM
J. Lackey10531203.500.5001.0001.500
J. EllsburyOFNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price491671325.327.353.551.904
B. McCannCNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price14733611.500.5331.1431.676
M. Teixeira1BNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price561263856.214.290.429.719
J. MayberryOFNYM vs ATL
7:10PM
E. Stults11541100.455.4551.0001.455
O. Infante2BKC vs MIN
8:10PM
M. Pelfrey391610331.410.465.462.927
G. ParraOFMIL vs CIN
8:10PM
J. Cueto17652333.353.450.8821.332
A. Ramirez3BMIL vs CIN
8:10PM
J. Cueto4516951167.356.463.7781.241
J. Mauer1BMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie25933461.360.484.7201.204
K. SuzukiCMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie21841302.381.409.6671.076
J. Morneau1BCOL vs SD
8:40PM
J. Shields47151041127.319.340.7021.042
D. StubbsOFCOL vs SD
8:40PM
J. Shields14421404.286.286.571.857
M. KempOFSD @ COL
8:40PM
K. Kendrick15600103.400.400.400.800
J. UptonOFSD @ COL
8:40PM
K. Kendrick23832436.348.467.6521.119
M. TroutOFLAA vs OAK
10:05PM
S. Gray14422206.286.286.7141.000
B. Zobrist2BOAK @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver21741416.333.364.6671.030
R. Cano2BSEA vs HOU
10:10PM
R. Hernandez261110521.423.448.462.910
N. CruzOFSEA vs HOU
10:10PM
R. Hernandez18543505.278.350.8891.239
S. SmithOFSEA vs HOU
10:10PM
R. Hernandez10410103.400.417.500.917
Y. PuigOFLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner22622217.273.333.545.879
J. Turner3BLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner18642311.333.368.7781.146
S. Van SlykeOFLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner13410046.308.471.385.855
Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 22, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Cole HamelsPHI vs MIA
7:05PM
251672411271067.267.298.460.758
Ubaldo JimenezBAL @ TOR
7:07PM
1642992162341.177.276.265.541
Sonny GrayOAK @ LAA
10:05PM
8518526928.212.282.313.595
Roberto HernandezHOU @ SEA
10:10PM
87266312214.299.326.449.775
Madison BumgarnerSF vs LAD
10:15PM
1903814512954.200.243.330.573
Clayton KershawLAD @ SF
10:15PM
2475211181466.211.256.265.521
Cold Batter Matchups – April 22, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
G. Beckham2BCWS vs CLE
2:10PM
C. Kluber13100011.077.143.077.220
A. EatonOFCWS vs CLE
2:10PM
C. Kluber15330100.200.250.467.717
T. FlowersCCWS vs CLE
2:10PM
C. Kluber11110015.091.167.182.348
A. RamirezSSCWS vs CLE
2:10PM
C. Kluber28420104.143.143.214.357
D. Solano2BMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels25610104.240.240.280.520
C. YelichOFMIA @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels14210034.143.294.214.508
J. PeraltaSSSTL @ WAS
7:05PM
D. Fister12300100.250.250.250.500
R. JohnsonOFWAS vs STL
7:05PM
J. Lackey13210100.154.154.231.385
J. BautistaOFTOR vs BAL
7:07PM
U. Jimenez29210046.069.182.103.285
J. Smoak1BTOR vs BAL
7:07PM
U. Jimenez14100008.071.071.071.143
C. BeltranOFNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price15300105.200.200.200.400
S. DrewSSNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price10000015.000.091.000.091
B. GardnerOFNYY @ DET
7:08PM
D. Price22300245.136.269.136.406
C. Johnson3BATL @ NYM
7:10PM
D. Gee15310123.200.294.267.561
R. BraunOFMIL vs CIN
8:10PM
J. Cueto388200111.211.231.263.494
J. SeguraSSMIL vs CIN
8:10PM
J. Cueto13300202.231.231.231.462
O. ArciaOFMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie12200207.167.167.167.333
B. Dozier2BMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie20410303.200.200.250.450
T. Plouffe3BMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie18320002.167.167.333.500
C. BarmesSSSD @ COL
8:40PM
K. Kendrick12300002.250.250.250.500
A. Hill2BARI vs TEX
9:40PM
Y. Gallardo13300001.231.231.231.462
K. CalhounOFLAA vs OAK
10:05PM
S. Gray16220026.125.222.250.472
A. Pujols1BLAA vs OAK
10:05PM
S. Gray13100103.077.071.077.148
J. ReddickOFOAK @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver23500025.217.280.217.497
S. Vogt1BOAK @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver15321201.200.200.467.667
A. JacksonOFSEA vs HOU
10:10PM
R. Hernandez16400102.250.250.250.500
A. EllisCLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner19210025.105.190.158.348
A. EthierOFLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner24310109.125.160.167.327
A. Gonzalez1BLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner35420207.114.114.171.286
J. RollinsSSLAD @ SF
10:15PM
M. Bumgarner17300005.176.176.176.353
B. Belt1BSF vs LAD
10:15PM
C. Kershaw273100313.111.200.148.348
B. CrawfordSSSF vs LAD
10:15PM
C. Kershaw17100006.059.059.059.118
J. MaxwellOFSF vs LAD
10:15PM
C. Kershaw10000026.000.167.000.167
B. PoseyCSF vs LAD
10:15PM
C. Kershaw6011315213.183.222.267.489
Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 22, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Johnny CuetoCIN @ MIL
8:10PM
12736167161129.283.355.533.888
Mike PelfreyMIN @ KC
8:10PM
8735721566.402.447.5571.003
Kyle KendrickCOL vs SD
8:40PM
7623438514.303.357.438.794
James ShieldsSD @ COL
8:40PM
1053417819420.324.352.6501.002

Recommended Pickup

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