Wednesday Lineup Card: Foltynewicz Getting Under Control

Wednesday Lineup Card: Foltynewicz Getting Under Control

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

MIN (Phil Hughes – R) at BOS (Eduardo Rodriguez – L), 1:35 PM
MIN (Trevor May – R) at BOS (Rick Porcello – R), 7:10 PM
MIL (Jimmy Nelson – R) at STL (John Lackey – R), 1:45 PM
NYY (Masahiro Tanaka – R) at SEA (Taijuan Walker – R), 3:40 PM
ATL (Mike Foltynewicz – R) at AZ (Rubby De La Rosa – R), 3:40 PM
PIT (Francisco Liriano – L) at SF (Tim Hudson – R), 3:45 PM
TOR (Mark Buehrle – L) at WAS (Taylor Jordan – R), 7:05 PM
CIN (Mike Leake – R) at PHI (Cole Hamels – L), 7:05 PM
OAK (Sonny Gray – R) at DET (Anibal Sanchez – R), 7:08 PM
CHC (Jon Lester – L) at MIA (Dan Haren – R), 7:10 PM
CHW (Chris Sale – R) at TEX (Nick Martinez – R), 8:05 PM
LAD (Michael Bolsinger – R) at COL (Chad Bettis – R), 8:10 PM
CLE (Corey Kluber – R) at KC (Jason Vargas – L), 8:10 PM
BAL (Miguel Gonzalez – R) at HOU (Lance McCullers – R), 8:10 PM
NYM (Dillon Gee – R) at SD (James Shields – R), 9:10 PM
TB (Nate Karns – R) at LAA (Hector Santiago – L), 10:05 PM

Day Game After Night Game:MIN/BOS, MIL/STL, NYY/SEA, ATL/AZ, PIT/SF

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Jose Abreu, 1B, CHW – (Finger) Expected to return to lineup Wednesday or Thursday.
Jason Castro, C, HOU – (Knee) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Robinson Chirnos, C, TEX – (Hand) Left Tuesday's game with bruised hand, x-rays negative.
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR – (Leg) Missed both games of Tuesday's doubleheader.
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL – (Oblique) Awaiting results of MRI from Tuesday, likely out of Wednesday's game.
J.P. Howell, P, LAD – (Biceps) Hit in arm by line drive Tuesday, might miss a day or two.
Scott Kazmir, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Will start Friday.
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX – (Hamstring) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Cameron Maybin, OF, ATL – (Groin) Missed second straight game Tuesday.
Ricky Nolasco, P, MIN – (Ankle) No structural damage in MRI, hoping to avoid DL stint.
Jorge Soler, OF, CHC – (Ankle) Twisted ankle Monday, out of Tuesday's lineup, will have an MRI.
Denard Span, OF, WAS – (Knee) Did not start either game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Players on the DL
Alex Avila, C, DET – (Knee) Cleared for baseball activity, targeting return for just after All-Star break.
Vic Black, P, NYM – (Shoulder) Threw scoreless inning in rehab Tuesday, could be back with Mets next week.
Kyle Blanks, OF, TEX – (Back) Will rehab at spring training complex, no timetable.
Buddy Carlyle, P, NYM – (Back) Has not resumed throwing yet.
Patrick Corbin, P, AZ – (Elbow) Threw 3.2 innings in extended spring training Monday, could be cleared to begin minor league rehab.
Khris Davis, OF, MIL – (Knee) Had surgery Tuesday, out 4-to-6 weeks.
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL – (Foot) Ran the bases, worked in the field Monday, no clear timetable.
Danny Duffy, P, KC – (Shoulder) Threw bullpen session Tuesday, scheduled for simulated game Thursday.
Doug Fister, P, WAS – (Forearm) Threw bullpen session Monday, planning to throw another one in the next few days.
Tuffy Gosewisch, C, WAS – (Knee) Torn ACL, out for the season.
LaTroy Hawkins, P, COL – (Biceps) Faced live hitters Monday.
Hisashi Iwakuma, P, SEA – (Shoulder) Was set to begin bullpen sessions Tuesday.
Mat Latos, P, MIA – (Knee) Will make rehab appearance later this week after Monday's bullpen session.
Victor Martinez, 1B, DET – (Knee) Cleared for baseball activities, but was rumored to be out until around All-Star break.
Kris Medlen, P, KC – (Elbow) Will throw simulated game Thursday, is nearing a rehab assignment.
Michael Morin, P, LAA – (Oblique) Should begin playing catch by end of the week, might need the 15 day minimum on the DL.
Bud Norris, P, BAL – (Illness) Could rejoin Orioles Sunday, will throw short outing at Triple-A Wednesday.
Ivan Nova, P, NYY – (Elbow) Pitched in extended spring training Tuesday, should begin minor league rehab next week.
Drew Pomeranz, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Should be activated Wednesday and will pitch out of bullpen for now.
Yasiel Puig, OF, LAD – (Hamstring) Ran full speed Monday, took live batting practice Tuesday.
Cory Rasmus, P, LAA – (Abdomen) Now facing live hitters, could begin minor league rehab soon.
Ken Roberts, P, COL – (Shoulder) Played catch Monday, could throw off a mound in next few days.
Paco Rodriguez, P, LAD – (Elbow) No structural damage in MRI, but will be shut down for a few days.
Bruce Rondon, P, DET – (Shoulder) Could be activated following Tuesday's rehab appearance.
Ryan Rua, OF, TEX – (Ankle) Will begin rehab assignment Wednesday at Triple-A.
Brendan Ryan, SS, NYY – (Calf) Will be called up after he can play back-to-back games at Triple-A.
Tyler Skaggs, P, LAA – (Elbow) Played catch Monday, not expected to return this season.
Stephen Strasburg, P, WAS – (Neck/Back) Has a strained muscle, might only need the minimum 15 days.
Justin Verlander, P, DET – (Triceps) Will make another rehab start Saturday at Triple-A.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Elbow) Rehab game rained out Tuesday, will catch Wednesday and could return to Orioles Thursday.
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Back) Timetable still very unclear.
Kirby Yates, P, TB – (Chest) Made extended spring training appearance, will begin minor league rehab Thursday.

Activated from the DL
Yonder Alonso, 1B, SD
Dionner Navarro, C, TOR
Eric O'Flaherty, P, OAK
Alfredo Simon, P, DET (bereavement list)

Placed on the DL
Rajai Davis, OF, DET (paternity list)
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD

Claimed Off Waivers
Hernan Perez, 2B, MIL from DET

Called Up
Scott Copeland, P, TOR
Matt den Dekker, OF, WAS
Daniel Fields, OF, DET
Kendry Flores, P, MIA
Joey Gallo, 3B, TEX
David Hale, P, COL
Chris Heisey, OF, LAD
Edgar Ibarra, P, LAA
Mikie Mahtook, OF, TB
Mike Montgomery, P, KC
Jake Smolinski, OF, TEX
Matt Szczur, OF, CHC
Ian Thomas, P, LAD
Josh Wilson, 2B, DET

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Mike Baxter, OF, CHC
Angel Castro, P, OAK
Steve Cishek, P, MIA
Alex Claudio, P, TEX
Buck Farmer, P, DET
Ernesto Frieri, P, TB (designated for assignment)
Mayckol Guaipe, P, SEA
Elian Herrera, 2B, MIL
Alfredo Marte, OF, LAA
Tyler Olson, P, SEA
Matt Stites, P, AZ
Josh Thole, C, TOR

Closer Watch

Nothing of note in games completed by 10pm Tuesday night.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – June 3, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
M. Napoli1BBOS vs MIN
1:35PM
P. Hughes18622604.333.333.6671.000
D. OrtizDHBOS vs MIN
1:35PM
P. Hughes321052746.313.378.594.972
D. Pedroia2BBOS vs MIN
1:35PM
P. Hughes3813851424.342.375.8161.191
A. Lind1BMIL @ STL
1:45PM
J. Lackey311560602.484.484.6771.161
P. Alvarez3BPIT @ SF
3:45PM
T. Hudson13421323.308.400.6151.015
N. Walker2BPIT @ SF
3:45PM
T. Hudson16520013.313.389.500.889
R. Howard1BPHI vs CIN
7:05PM
M. Leake15622423.400.500.8001.300
D. SpanOFWAS vs TOR
7:05PM
M. Buehrle331232531.364.417.576.992
J. Baker2BMIA vs CHC
7:10PM
J. Lester11721222.636.6921.0001.692
A. Rosales2BTEX vs CWS
8:05PM
C. Sale11633613.545.5381.3641.902
M. BrantleyOFCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas22631230.273.407.500.907
Y. GomesCCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas10411311.400.455.7001.155
N. Swisher1BCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas18532331.278.364.6671.030
J. CastroCHOU vs BAL
8:10PM
M. Gonzalez10441412.400.5001.0001.500
E. Hosmer1BKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber296531137.207.281.586.867
M. Moustakas3BKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber271361335.481.533.7781.311
M. CuddyerOFNYM @ SD
9:10PM
J. Shields17731521.412.474.7061.180
Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 3, 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 CIN
7:05PM
130257211634.192.228.291.518
Chris SaleCWS @ TEX
8:05PM
9518439736.189.260.297.558
Miguel GonzalezBAL @ HOU
8:10PM
6514926722.215.299.411.710
James ShieldsSD vs NYM
9:10PM
83159311316.181.209.380.590
Cold Batter Matchups – June 3, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. LucroyCMIL @ STL
1:45PM
J. Lackey10200122.200.333.200.533
A. Ramirez3BMIL @ STL
1:45PM
J. Lackey11100112.091.167.091.258
A. McCutchenOFPIT @ SF
3:45PM
T. Hudson19310132.158.304.211.515
G. BlancoOFSF vs PIT
3:45PM
F. Liriano10210104.200.200.300.500
B. Phillips2BCIN @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels335201310.152.222.273.495
J. Votto1BCIN @ PHI
7:05PM
C. Hamels14210121.143.250.214.464
C. Utley2BPHI vs CIN
7:05PM
M. Leake10221300.200.200.600.800
D. Espinosa2BWAS vs TOR
7:05PM
M. Buehrle10200103.200.200.200.400
B. Zobrist2BOAK @ DET
7:08PM
A. Sanchez16300021.188.278.188.465
C. CoghlanOFCHC @ MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren19510004.263.263.316.579
D. FowlerOFCHC @ MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren10110012.100.182.200.382
M. MonteroCCHC @ MIA
7:10PM
D. Haren17310116.176.222.235.458
E. AndrusSSTEX vs CWS
8:05PM
C. Sale17200025.118.211.118.328
S. ChooOFTEX vs CWS
8:05PM
C. Sale15100018.067.176.067.243
P. Fielder1BTEX vs CWS
8:05PM
C. Sale25410118.160.222.200.422
J. HamiltonOFTEX vs CWS
8:05PM
C. Sale14300115.214.250.214.464
L. Chisenhall3BCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas10210001.200.200.300.500
D. MurphyOFCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas24200025.083.185.083.269
R. RaburnOFCLE @ KC
8:10PM
J. Vargas25320005.120.120.200.320
C. CarterDHHOU vs BAL
8:10PM
M. Gonzalez11100004.091.091.091.182
C. RasmusOFHOU vs BAL
8:10PM
M. Gonzalez16220019.125.176.250.426
L. CainOFKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber22400104.182.182.182.364
A. EscobarSSKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber295000012.172.172.172.345
A. GordonOFKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber306326112.200.294.433.727
S. PerezCKC vs CLE
8:10PM
C. Kluber21420227.190.250.286.536
C. GrandersonOFNYM @ SD
9:10PM
J. Shields597526114.119.133.288.421
Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 3, 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 @ BOS
1:35PM
1193917930617.328.355.624.979
John LackeySTL vs MIL
1:45PM
9132709315.352.372.420.792
Mark BuehrleTOR @ WAS
7:05PM
1083383121415.306.385.437.822
Jon LesterCHC @ MIA
7:10PM
743184948.419.449.6401.089

Recommended Pickup

Mike Foltynewicz, P, ATL – The key to the possibility of Foltynewicz sticking as a starter is his ability to locate the strike zone. Sure, he averages just over one strikeout per inning since 2013, but it comes at the cost of 4.3 BB/9 over the same time period. In his six MLB starts, Foltynewicz has 13 walks in 36.1 innings (3.2 BB/9). The sample size does not give us a full outlook at whether Foltynewicz has gained increased control, but the last there is reason to believe in him after his last three starts in which he has walked just three in 19.1 innings.

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DraftKingsValue Picks

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C: Kurt Suzuki, MIN ($3,200)
1B: David Ortiz, BOS ($3,900)
2B: Kolten Wong, STL ($4,000)
SS: Brandon Crawford, SF ($3,600)
3B: Marcus Semien, OAK ($3,600)
OF: Preston Tucker, HOU ($3,700)

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