Wednesday Lineup Card: Plenty of Transaction Action

Wednesday Lineup Card: Plenty of Transaction Action

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Marlins (Elih Villanueva - R) at Phillies (Kyle Kendrick – R), 1:05 PM
Padres (Mat Latos – R) at Rockies (Jhoulys Chacin – R), 3:10 PM
Reds (Travis Wood – L) at Dodgers (Chad Billingsley – R), 3:10 PM
Indians (Fausto Carmona – R) at Tigers (Brad Penny - R), 7:05 PM
Rangers (Derek Holland – L) at Yankees (Ivan Nova – R), 7:05 PM
Marlins (Anibal Sanchez – R) at Phillies (Roy Halladay – R), 7:05 PM (DH)
Cardinals (Kyle McClellan – R) at Nationals (Livan Hernandez – R), 7:05 PM
Orioles (Jake Arrieta - R) at Blue Jays (Ricky Romero - L), 7:07 PM
Red Sox (Josh Beckett – R) at Rays (Jeremy Hellickson – R), 7:10 PM
Mets (Dillon Gee – R) at Braves (Tim Hudson – R), 7:10 PM
Brewers (Chris Narveson – L) at Cubs (Carlos Zambrano – R), 8:05 PM
Pirates (Charlie Morton – R) at Astros (J.A. Happ – L), 8:05 PM
White Sox (Mark Buehrle – L) at Twins (Nick Blackburn – R), 8:10 PM
Giants (Madison Bumgarner – L) at Diamondbacks (Joe Saunders – L), 9:40 PM
Royals (Luke Hochevar – R) at Athletics (Josh Outman – L), 10:05 PM
Angels (Ervin Santana – R) at Mariners (Erik Bedard – L) 10:05 PM

Day game after a night game: FLA, PHI, SD, COL, CIN, LAD

Injuries – A brief look at players who have been missing time with minor ailments and their expected returns

Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)
Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN – (Wrist) Out of Tuesday's lineup; likely headed to DL.
Russell Martin, C, NYY – (Back) Missed Tuesday's game; will remain out at least a couple more days.
Casey Blake, 3B, LAD – (Neck) Not in of Tuesday's lineup.
Darwin Barney, SS, CHI-N – (Knee) – Not in Tuesday's lineup.
Justin Turner, 2B, NYM – (Thumb) Injury has lingered since June 2. Out of Tuesday's lineup; should play Thursday.
Ian Desmond, SS, WAS – (Upper Leg) Returned to lineup Tuesday.
Josh Harrison, 3B, PIT – (Oblique) Pirates will decide on DL stint Wednesday.
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL – (Shoulder) Could return from DL Wednesday.
Brad Hawpe – Injured elbow in Sunday's game.
Rick Ankiel, OF, WAS – Left Tuesday's game with strained left intercostal muscle.

Players on the DL
Derek Jeter, SS, NYY – (Calf) Should return after minimum 15 days.
Bobby Jenks, P, BOS – (Back) Threw from 90 feet on flat ground Tuesday.
Franklin Morales, P, BOS – (Forearm) Will take two days off, then attempt to throw 30 pitches in next rehab appearance.
Pedro Feliciano, P, NYY – (Shoulder) Played catch Tuesday; return targeted for early July.
Glen Perkins, P, MIN – (Oblique) Pitched at Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
Jim Thome, DH, MIN – (Quadriceps) Arrived in Fort Myers to continue rehab.
Joe Mauer, C, MIN – (Knee) Indicated Monday he felt his best all season; could return later this week.
Joe Nathan, P, MIN – (Elbow) Arrived in Fort Myers to continue rehab.
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, 2B, MIN – (Leg) Could return to lineup in the next couple days.
Scott Kazmir, P, LAA – (Back) Made fifth rehab start with Triple-A Salt Lake
Jesse Litsch, P, TOR – (Shoulder) Threw two scoreless innings in a simulated game Monday.
Justin Duchscherer, P, BAL – (Hip) Felt good after Tuesday's side session.
Brian Roberts, 2B, BAL – (Concussion) Will not resume baseball activities until visiting doctor June 21.
Kyle Davies, P, KC – (Shoulder) Will make rehab start Saturday at Double-A.
Bruce Chen, P, KC – (Back) Will make rehab start Saturday at Triple-A.
Jake Peavy, P, CWS – (Groin) Will make rehab start Thursday; open to pitching in a relief role when activated.
Tony Pena, P, CWS – (Elbow) Will make rehab appearance Thursday.
Rich Harden, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Will throw simulated game Wednesday.
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Back) Will be re-examined June 24; could be cleared to begin baseball activities.
Ike Davis, 1B, NYM – (Ankle) Will be re-examined June 22, may have second MRI.
Joe Beimel, P, PIT – (Elbow) Threw from a mound Tuesday; will try again in two or three days.
Nate McLouth, OF, ATL – (Oblique) Could return from DL within the next week.
Clay Hensley, P, FLA – (Shoulder) Will play catch Tuesday for first time since going on DL June 3.
Martin Prado, 2B, ATL – (Calf) Likely to miss rest of June due to staph infection.
Evan Meek, P, PIT – (Shoulder) Probably won't return until late July.
Mitch Stetter, P, MIL – (Hip) Has yet to throw from a mound since being placed on DL.
Manny Parra, P, MIL – (Elbow) Struggling to make progress in rehab but should avoid Tommy John surgery.
Brandon Kintzler, P, MIL – (Oblique) Sent for another MRI.
Takashi Saito, P, MIL – (Oblique) Continued rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville Tuesday.
Hong-Chih Kuo, P, LA – (Illness) Could return after Wednesday's rehab outing.
Peter Moylan, P, ATL – (Back) Resumed working out Tuesday.

Transactions – Players who have been demoted, called up, traded , released, you name it. We'll cover it here.

Placed on the DL (15-day DL unless otherwise noted)
Derek Jeter, SS, NY-A
Scott Cousins, OF, FLA

Activated from DL
Hanley Ramirez, SS, FLA
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF
Derrek Lee, 1B, BAL
Darnell McDonald, OF, BOS
Reed Johnson, OF, CHC

Called Up
Ramiro Pena, SS, NYY
Zach Stewart, P, TOR
Christopher Carpenter, P, CHC
Wade LeBlanc, P, SD

Sent Down
Nick Evans, 1B, NYM
Craig Stammen, P, WAS
Kyle Drabek, P, TOR
Anthony Bass, P, SD
Wyatt Toregas, C, PIT
Casey Coleman, P, CHC
Tyler Colvin, OF, CHC
Jose Ascanio, P, PIT
Nick Evans, OF, NYM

Closer Watch – A closer look at intriguing ninth-inning situations (also check out our Closer Grid)

Tampa Bay – Kyle Farnsworth entered in the 10th inning of a tie ballgame yesterday and promptly blew it, allowing a walk-off triple from Ramon Santiago. Don't expect one game to impact Joe Maddon's usage of his bullpen too much, but it also wouldn't be shocking to see him play matchups and go to J.P. Howell in some save situations – he already has one save this year.

KEY MATCHUPS: HOT

Hot Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Ryan Howard - 1BPHI vs FLA
6/15 1:05 PM
Anibal Sanchez7-22.31824495.682.5161.198
Placido Polanco - 3BPHI vs FLA
6/15 1:05 PM
Anibal Sanchez7-13.538244001.231.5381.769
Chase Utley - 2BPHI vs FLA
6/15 1:05 PM
Anibal Sanchez11-25.44004523.640.5001.140
Fred Lewis - OFCIN @ LAD
6/15 3:10 PM
Chad Billingsley4-11.36400023.364.500.864
Scott Rolen - 3BCIN @ LAD
6/15 3:10 PM
Chad Billingsley5-12.41701221.500.5001.000
Joey Votto - 1BCIN @ LAD
6/15 3:10 PM
Chad Billingsley7-16.43802412.563.4711.034
Miguel Cabrera - 1BDET vs CLE
6/15 7:05 PM
Fausto Carmona9-28.32133626.643.355.998
Robinson Cano - 2BNYY vs TEX
6/15 7:05 PM
Derek Holland4-12.33313501.833.3331.166
Mark Teixeira - 1BNYY vs TEX
6/15 7:05 PM
Derek Holland6-12.500226001.000.4621.462
Lance Berkman - 1BSTL @ WAS
6/15 7:05 PM
Livan Hernandez6-23.26122535.522.346.868
Albert Pujols - 1BSTL @ WAS
6/15 7:05 PM
Livan Hernandez12-33.36434867.667.4621.129
Skip Schumaker - 2BSTL @ WAS
6/15 7:05 PM
Livan Hernandez5-10.50002010.700.5451.245
Vladimir Guerrero - DHBAL @ TOR
6/15 7:07 PM
Ricky Romero8-13.61501001.692.6151.307
Adam Jones - OFBAL @ TOR
6/15 7:07 PM
Ricky Romero8-23.34812205.522.348.870
Nick Markakis - OFBAL @ TOR
6/15 7:07 PM
Ricky Romero8-26.30814711.538.333.871
Jason Bay - OFNYM @ ATL
6/15 7:10 PM
Tim Hudson5-15.33312354.600.5241.124
Carlos Beltran - OFNYM @ ATL
6/15 7:10 PM
Tim Hudson19-61.311471387.574.391.965
Angel Pagan - OFNYM @ ATL
6/15 7:10 PM
Tim Hudson8-15.53301201.600.5331.133
Johnny Damon - OFTB vs BOS
6/15 7:10 PM
Josh Beckett14-48.29227939.521.333.854
Casey Kotchman - 1BTB vs BOS
6/15 7:10 PM
Josh Beckett6-16.37511203.563.375.938
Evan Longoria - 3BTB vs BOS
6/15 7:10 PM
Josh Beckett9-29.31014517.517.333.850
Geovany Soto - CCHC vs MIL
6/15 8:05 PM
Chris Narveson4-10.40001132.500.5381.038
Michael Bourn - OFHOU vs PIT
6/15 8:05 PM
Charlie Morton5-14.35702112.571.400.971
Prince Fielder - 1BMIL @ CHC
6/15 8:05 PM
Carlos Zambrano15-43.349387157.674.5251.199
Matt Diaz - OFPIT @ HOU
6/15 8:05 PM
J.A. Happ7-12.58312121.917.6431.560
Andrew McCutchen - OFPIT @ HOU
6/15 8:05 PM
J.A. Happ5-14.35711113.571.4381.009
Gordon Beckham - 2BCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn6-15.40012302.667.4001.067
A.J. Pierzynski - CCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn12-32.37503303.469.382.851
Carlos Quentin - OFCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn9-24.37513311.583.4441.027
Alexei Ramirez - SSCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn10-26.38501041.423.484.907
Alexis Rios - OFCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn5-15.33312102.600.333.933
Michael Cuddyer - OFMIN vs CWS
6/15 8:10 PM
Mark Buehrle31-90.34421210316.522.375.897
Delmon Young - OFMIN vs CWS
6/15 8:10 PM
Mark Buehrle13-33.39434523.697.4291.126
Chris Young - OFARI vs SF
6/15 9:40 PM
Madison Bumgarner5-10.50001122.600.5381.138
Aubrey Huff - 1BSF @ ARI
6/15 9:40 PM
Joe Saunders9-21.42900002.429.429.858
Miguel Tejada - SSSF @ ARI
6/15 9:40 PM
Joe Saunders6-15.40022411.800.4381.238
Torii Hunter - OFLAA @ SEA
6/15 10:10 PM
Erik Bedard9-25.36024615.680.3851.065
Vernon Wells - OFLAA @ SEA
6/15 10:10 PM
Erik Bedard10-29.34514326.552.387.939
Ichiro Suzuki - OFSEA vs LAA
6/15 10:10 PM
Ervin Santana22-63.34927453.556.397.953
 
Hot Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Brad PennyDET vs CLE
6/15 7:05 PM
Indians Batters16-77.20815755.309.279.588
Ricky RomeroTOR vs BAL
6/15 7:07 PM
Orioles Batters30-113.26641115421.430.290.720
Josh BeckettBOS @ TB
6/15 7:10 PM
Rays Batters37-136.27241618636.448.307.755
Charlie MortonPIT @ HOU
6/15 8:05 PM
Astros Batters15-63.23804636.314.280.594
Luke HochevarKC @ OAK
6/15 10:05 PM
Athletics Batters13-71.18317759.345.237.582

 

KEY MATCHUPS: COLD

Cold Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Brandon Phillips - 2BCIN @ LAD
6/15 3:10 PM
Chad Billingsley3-19.15811116.316.200.516
Edgar Renteria - SSCIN @ LAD
6/15 3:10 PM
Chad Billingsley1-12.08300113.083.143.226
Orlando Cabrera - SSCLE @ DET
6/15 7:05 PM
Brad Penny10-52.19214622.308.232.540
Yadier Molina - CSTL @ WAS
6/15 7:05 PM
Livan Hernandez3-14.21400001.214.214.428
Ryan Theriot - SSSTL @ WAS
6/15 7:05 PM
Livan Hernandez2-11.18200002.182.182.364
Luke Scott - DHBAL @ TOR
6/15 7:07 PM
Ricky Romero1-12.08311203.333.077.410
Matt Wieters - CBAL @ TOR
6/15 7:07 PM
Ricky Romero2-13.15401114.231.214.445
Ronny Paulino - CNYM @ ATL
6/15 7:10 PM
Tim Hudson2-11.18200012.182.250.432
B.J. Upton - OFTB vs BOS
6/15 7:10 PM
Josh Beckett6-22.27303117.409.304.713
Ben Zobrist - 2BTB vs BOS
6/15 7:10 PM
Josh Beckett1-10.10000114.100.182.282
Aramis Ramirez - 3BCHC vs MIL
6/15 8:05 PM
Chris Narveson2-11.18211112.455.250.705
Hunter Pence - OFHOU vs PIT
6/15 8:05 PM
Charlie Morton2-12.16700110.167.231.398
Rickie Weeks - 2BMIL @ CHC
6/15 8:05 PM
Carlos Zambrano9-45.200134119.311.265.576
Garrett Jones - 1BPIT @ HOU
6/15 8:05 PM
J.A. Happ1-12.08311211.333.154.487
Paul Konerko - 1BCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn7-36.19411234.278.256.534
Juan Pierre - OFCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn1-10.10000100.100.100.200
Mark Teahen - 3BCWS @ MIN
6/15 8:10 PM
Nick Blackburn3-19.15801011.211.200.411
Justin Morneau - 1BMIN vs CWS
6/15 8:10 PM
Mark Buehrle11-55.200231235.327.246.573
Daric Barton - 1BOAK vs KC
6/15 10:05 PM
Luke Hochevar2-11.18200013.182.250.432
Hideki Matsui - DHOAK vs KC
6/15 10:05 PM
Luke Hochevar2-10.20002002.400.200.600
Kurt Suzuki - COAK vs KC
6/15 10:05 PM
Luke Hochevar2-13.15401100.231.154.385
Bobby Abreu - OFLAA @ SEA
6/15 10:10 PM
Erik Bedard5-26.19200146.192.290.482
Jack Cust - DHSEA vs LAA
6/15 10:10 PM
Ervin Santana5-25.2000111012.240.429.669
Chone Figgins - 2BSEA vs LAA
6/15 10:10 PM
Ervin Santana3-17.17601002.294.176.470
Adam Kennedy - 2BSEA vs LAA
6/15 10:10 PM
Ervin Santana2-11.18200002.182.182.364
 
Cold Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Anibal SanchezFLA @ Phi
6/15 1:05 PM
Phillies Batters52-165.315516232927.485.420.905
Chad BillingsleyLAD vs Cin
6/15 3:10 PM
Reds Batters32-105.3052716922.412.356.769
Livan HernandezWAS vs StL
6/15 7:05 PM
Cardinals Batters30-97.30969151015.535.374.909
Derek HollandTEX @ NYY
6/15 7:05 PM
Yankees Batters21-65.3234815912.570.399.969
 

Recommended Pickup

Scott Baker, P, MIN - It's funny how some guys can slip under the fantasy radar. Scott Baker is unowned in a majority of leagues despite a 1.22 WHIP, a 3.55 ERA, and an 8.4 K/9 rate, all numbers which are well above the league average. Sure, the Twins have struggled to win, but Baker has done his work, managing a 4-4 record despite the team's poor but improving record. With Baker well above average in three of the four categories for starters, and with the projection systems expecting continued success, it's hard to imagine what is keeping him on the waiver wire in so many leagues.

Other recent recommendations:Lucas Duda, Jemile Weeks, J.J. Hardy, Mike Moustakas, Anthony Rizzo

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C – Carlos Santana, CLE ($5,669)
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