This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters-- A look at Wednesday's starting pitching matchups (all times Eastern)Pirates (Francisco Liriano -- L) at Reds (Johnny Cueto -- R), 12:35
Rays (Jake Odorizzi -- R) at Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez -- R), 12:35
Cubs (Jason Hammel -- R) at Yankees (Masahiro Tanaka -- R), 1:05 (Game 1)
Cardinals (Joe Kelly -- R) at Brewers (Wily Peralta -- R), 1:10
Mets (Dillon Gee -- R) at Diamondbacks (Brandon McCarthy -- R), 3:40
Cubs (Travis Wood -- L) at Yankees (Michael Pineda -- R), 7:05 (Game 2)
Braves (Julio Teheran -- R) at Phillies (Cliff Lee -- L), 7:05
Indians (Zach McAllister -- R) at Tigers (Anibal Sanchez -- R), 7:08
Nationals (Tanner Roark -- R) at Marlins (Jose Fernandez -- R), 7:10
Mariners (Felix Hernandez -- R) at Rangers (Yu Darvish -- R), 8:05
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz -- R) at White Sox (John Danks -- L), 8:10
Royals (Jeremy Guthrie -- R) at Astros (Dallas Keuchel -- L), 8:10
Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey -- R) at Twins (Mike Pelfrey -- R), 8:10
Athletics (Tommy Milone -- L) at Angels (Tyler Skaggs -- L), 10:05
Rockies (Jorge De La Rosa -- L) at Padres (Andrew Cashner -- R), 10:10
Dodgers (Paul Maholm -- L) at Giants (Ryan Vogelsong -- R), 10:15
Day Game After A Night Game: PIT/CIN, STL/MIL, NYM/ARI
Injuries
Day-to-Day
A.J. Burnett, SP, PHI (groin) -- Will start Thursday against the Braves. Will wait until after season to undergo surgery on an inguinal hernia.
Everth Cabrera, SS, SD (knee) -- Scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a sore right knee.
Jason Castro, C, HOU (toe) -- Didn't catch Tuesday but saw duty at DH after taking a pitch to the toe Saturday.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (oblique) -- Back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Giants.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK (hamstring) -- Out of the lineup again Tuesday vs. the Angels, but will take batting practice again Wednesday to determine his availability for that night's game.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, COL (elbow) -- Returned to the lineup Tuesday after colliding with outfield wall Monday night.
Curtis Granderson, OF, NYM (forearm/knees/ribs) -- Not in the lineup Tuesday after colliding with the outfield wall Monday night. Expected to avoid DL.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (quad) -- Returned to the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins after leaving early Monday.
Craig Kimbrel, RP, ATL (shoulder) -- Played light catch Tuesday and expected to be available after a couple days of rest.
Nate McLouth, OF, WAS (knee) -- Will be in the Washington lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.
Jake Odorizzi, SP, TB (illness) -- Appears healthy enough to take the ball Wednesday against the Orioles.
Marcell Ozuna, OF, MIA (foot) -- Returned to the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS (wrist) -- Received a cortisone injection Tuesday and believes he'll be good to go for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR (hamstring) -- Could return to lineup Wednesday, but expected cold weather in Minnesota may delay him an extra day.
Ben Revere, OF, PHI (ribs) -- Was scheduled to return to the lineup Tuesday prior to postponement.
Koji Uehara, RP, BOS (shoulder) -- Will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and will be available out of the bullpen Thursday, barring a setback.
Players on the DL
Jeremy Affeldt, RP, SF (knee) -- Will be activated Wednesday.
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, MIN (wrist) -- Had a cortisone shot in his wrist Tuesday and will not travel with the Twins on their upcoming road trip.
Gordon Beckham, 2B, CWS (oblique) -- Will see duty at second base Wednesday at Double-A Birmingham in rehab assignment.
Avisail Garcia, OF, CWS (shoulder) -- Had successful surgery performed Tuesday on the torn labrum and avulsion fracture in his left shoulder.
Jason Giambi, DH, CLE (ribs) -- Slated to come off the disabled list either Friday or Saturday.
J.A. Happ, P, TOR (back) -- Expected to work in long relief upon being activated from DL.
Matt Harrison, SP, TEX (back) -- Threw 77 pitches and 3.1 innings during his rehab start Monday.
Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA (finger) -- Will pitch simulated game Friday instead of Saturday, as initially stated.
Casey Janssen, RP, TOR (back) -- Threw a one-inning rehab outing at High-A Dunedin on Tuesday, allowing a hit and striking out one batter.
Josh Johnson, SP, SD (forearm) -- GM Josh Byrnes indicated that he's not sure whether Johnson will pitch this season due to his flexor strain.
Clayton Kershaw, SP, LAD (back) -- Threw a bullpen session Tuesday at "close to full speed."
Manny Machado, 3B, BAL (knee) -- Will run the bases Wednesday.
Mike Minor, SP, ATL (shoulder) -- Will make another rehab start Friday.
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS (wrist) -- Had his stitches removed Tuesday and is ready to begin his rehabilitation.
Marco Scutaro, 2B, SF (back) -- Not considered close to returning from disabled list.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS (hamstring) -- Ready to begin rehab assignment and only awaiting playable weather conditions at Double-A Portland or Triple-A Pawtucket.
Taijuan Walker, SP, SEA (shoulder) -- Was scratched from Tuesday's minor league rehab assignment due to shoulder soreness.
Josh Willingham, OF, MIN (hand) -- Won't travel with the team on their upcoming road trip.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS (thumb) -- Will not need surgery but is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks.
Transactions -- Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.
Activated from DL (15-day unless otherwise noted)
Mike Adams, RP, PHI
Michael Bourn, OF, CLE
Mark Ellis, 2B, STL
Brian Wilson, RP, LAD
Placed on DL (15-day unless otherwise noted)
Francisco Cervelli, C, NYY (60-day DL)
Juan Lagares, OF, NYM
Called Up (from Triple-A unless otherwise noted)
Blake Beavan, SP, SEA
Munenori Kawasaki, 2B, TOR
J.R. Murphy, C, NYY
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, NYM
Scott Sizemore, 2B, NYY
Sent Down (from Triple-A unless otherwise noted)
Luis Garcia, RP, PHI
Jeremy Jeffress, RP, TOR
Pete Kozma, SS, STL
Lucas Luetge, RP, SEA
Nyjer Morgan, OF, CLE
Paco Rodriguez, RP, LAD
Marcus Walden, RP, TOR (designated for assignment)
Closer Watch
Rangers -- After the Rangers lost 7-1 to the Mariners on Monday, manager Ron Washington indicated that Soria would have been used if a save situation had presented itself, but also noted that Alexi Ogando will "get a chance to close ball games" as well. It's likely just a measure to protect Soria's workload as he takes part in his first full season since undergoing Tommy John surgery, but it does make Ogando a little more interesting in deeper or NL-only formats. Soria has successfully converted the lone save opportunity he's received this season, but his overall numbers haven't been great. He's given up four runs on five hits and two walks over five total innings of work.
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
A. McCutchen | OF | PIT @ CIN 12:35PM | J. Cueto | 39 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | .231 | .333 | .513 | .846 |
D. Jennings | OF | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | .222 | .348 | .722 | 1.070 |
E. Longoria | 3B | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .313 | .389 | .500 | .889 |
J. Molina | C | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .333 | .385 | .583 | .968 |
K. Johnson | 2B | NYY vs CHC 1:05PM | J. Hammel | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 9 | .296 | .310 | .556 | .866 |
B. Roberts | 2B | NYY vs CHC 1:05PM | J. Hammel | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | .412 | .474 | .529 | 1.003 |
I. Suzuki | OF | NYY vs CHC 1:05PM | J. Hammel | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | .400 | .455 | .400 | .855 |
C. Gomez | OF | MIL vs STL 1:10PM | J. Kelly | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .333 | .375 | .533 | .908 |
A. Jackson | OF | DET vs CLE 7:08PM | Z. McAllister | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .500 | .583 | .500 | 1.083 |
M. Saunders | OF | SEA @ TEX 8:05PM | Y. Darvish | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | .308 | .438 | .462 | .899 |
K. Seager | 3B | SEA @ TEX 8:05PM | Y. Darvish | 19 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | .316 | .409 | .526 | .935 |
L. Martin | OF | TEX vs SEA 8:05PM | F. Hernandez | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 1.000 |
J. Gomes | OF | BOS @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | .273 | .273 | .636 | .909 |
D. Ortiz | DH | BOS @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .294 | .294 | .647 | .941 |
P. Konerko | 1B | CWS vs BOS 8:10PM | C. Buchholz | 15 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | .467 | .529 | .733 | 1.263 |
J. Kubel | OF | MIN vs TOR 8:10PM | R. Dickey | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .300 | .364 | .600 | .964 |
K. Suzuki | C | MIN vs TOR 8:10PM | R. Dickey | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .300 | .300 | .600 | .900 |
H. Kendrick | 2B | LAA vs OAK 10:05PM | T. Milone | 20 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .450 | .450 | .800 | 1.250 |
A. Pujols | 1B | LAA vs OAK 10:05PM | T. Milone | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .929 | 1.429 |
M. Cuddyer | OF | COL @ SD 10:10PM | A. Cashner | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | .300 | .417 | .700 | 1.117 |
D. LeMahieu | 2B | COL @ SD 10:10PM | A. Cashner | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .500 | .545 | .600 | 1.145 |
A. Ethier | OF | LAD @ SF 10:15PM | R. Vogelsong | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | .294 | .368 | .588 | .957 |
M. Kemp | OF | LAD @ SF 10:15PM | R. Vogelsong | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | .318 | .400 | .591 | .991 |
J. Uribe | 3B | LAD @ SF 10:15PM | R. Vogelsong | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .429 | .429 | .643 | 1.071 |
M. Morse | OF | SF vs LAD 10:15PM | P. Maholm | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | .250 | .357 | .500 | .857 |
A. Pagan | OF | SF vs LAD 10:15PM | P. Maholm | 26 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | .308 | .379 | .500 | .879 |
H. Pence | OF | SF vs LAD 10:15PM | P. Maholm | 52 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | .308 | .345 | .558 | .903 |
P. Sandoval | 3B | SF vs LAD 10:15PM | P. Maholm | 16 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .375 | .412 | .813 | 1.224 |
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Johnny Cueto | CIN vs PIT 12:35PM | 145 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 30 | .179 | .254 | .297 | .551 |
Miguel Gonzalez | BAL vs TB 12:35PM | 114 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 18 | .219 | .319 | .366 | .685 |
Dillon Gee | NYM @ ARI 3:40PM | 63 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | .222 | .291 | .329 | .620 |
Cliff Lee | PHI vs ATL 7:05PM | 223 | 47 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 76 | .211 | .249 | .335 | .584 |
Jorge De La Rosa | COL @ SD 10:10PM | 119 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 33 | .235 | .281 | .299 | .580 |
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
J. Bruce | OF | CIN vs PIT 12:35PM | F. Liriano | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Z. Cozart | SS | CIN vs PIT 12:35PM | F. Liriano | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .200 | .273 | .500 | .773 |
B. Pena | C | CIN vs PIT 12:35PM | F. Liriano | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .267 | .250 | .267 | .517 |
J. Votto | 1B | CIN vs PIT 12:35PM | F. Liriano | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 |
C. Barmes | SS | PIT @ CIN 12:35PM | J. Cueto | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | .143 | .214 | .357 |
R. Martin | C | PIT @ CIN 12:35PM | J. Cueto | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .091 | .091 | .182 | .273 |
M. Joyce | OF | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | .154 | .368 | .154 | .522 |
J. Loney | 1B | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .214 | .214 | .214 | .429 |
B. Zobrist | 2B | TB @ BAL 12:35PM | M. Gonzalez | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .105 | .190 | .158 | .348 |
D. Jeter | SS | NYY vs CHC 1:05PM | J. Hammel | 22 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | .318 | .318 | .500 | .818 |
B. McCann | C | NYY vs CHC 1:05PM | J. Hammel | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .231 | .231 | .231 | .462 |
R. Braun | OF | MIL vs STL 1:10PM | J. Kelly | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 |
A. Ramirez | 3B | MIL vs STL 1:10PM | J. Kelly | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .214 | .214 | .214 | .429 |
J. Jay | OF | STL @ MIL 1:10PM | W. Peralta | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 |
G. Parra | OF | ARI vs NYM 3:40PM | D. Gee | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .200 | .273 | .300 | .573 |
M. Prado | 3B | ARI vs NYM 3:40PM | D. Gee | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .174 | .208 | .217 | .426 |
C. Granderson | OF | NYM @ ARI 3:40PM | B. McCarthy | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | .143 | .294 | .143 | .437 |
F. Freeman | 1B | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 33 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | .242 | .306 | .242 | .548 |
J. Heyward | OF | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .136 | .208 | .227 | .436 |
C. Johnson | 3B | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 23 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | .261 | .292 | .522 | .813 |
G. Laird | C | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | .100 | .174 | .200 | .374 |
A. Simmons | SS | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .188 | .235 | .375 | .610 |
D. Uggla | 2B | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 37 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 17 | .189 | .205 | .405 | .611 |
B. Upton | OF | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | C. Lee | 36 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | .250 | .270 | .361 | .631 |
L. Chisenhall | 3B | CLE @ DET 7:08PM | A. Sanchez | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 |
J. Kipnis | 2B | CLE @ DET 7:08PM | A. Sanchez | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .176 | .167 | .235 | .402 |
D. Ackley | 2B | SEA @ TEX 8:05PM | Y. Darvish | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .167 | .318 | .222 | .540 |
J. Smoak | 1B | SEA @ TEX 8:05PM | Y. Darvish | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .125 | .263 | .125 | .388 |
K. Kouzmanoff | 3B | TEX vs SEA 8:05PM | F. Hernandez | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .125 | .222 | .125 | .347 |
M. Moreland | 1B | TEX vs SEA 8:05PM | F. Hernandez | 30 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | .200 | .294 | .367 | .661 |
M. Napoli | 1B | BOS @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | .222 | .250 | .259 | .509 |
D. Pedroia | 2B | BOS @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .118 | .211 | .118 | .328 |
G. Sizemore | OF | BOS @ CWS 8:10PM | J. Danks | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | .143 | .217 | .143 | .360 |
A. Ramirez | SS | CWS vs BOS 8:10PM | C. Buchholz | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .214 | .250 | .214 | .464 |
M. Cabrera | OF | TOR @ MIN 8:10PM | M. Pelfrey | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .200 | .294 | .200 | .494 |
E. Encarnacion | 1B | TOR @ MIN 8:10PM | M. Pelfrey | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | .083 | .294 | .333 | .627 |
M. Trout | OF | LAA vs OAK 10:05PM | T. Milone | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .188 | .235 | .438 | .673 |
C. Gonzalez | OF | COL @ SD 10:10PM | A. Cashner | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | .250 | .250 | .500 |
E. Cabrera | SS | SD vs COL 10:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .167 | .167 | .222 | .389 |
C. Headley | 3B | SD vs COL 10:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .222 | .243 | .222 | .465 |
N. Hundley | C | SD vs COL 10:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .154 | .214 | .308 | .522 |
X. Nady | OF | SD vs COL 10:10PM | J. De La Rosa | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | .200 | .273 | .200 | .473 |
H. Ramirez | SS | LAD @ SF 10:15PM | R. Vogelsong | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .133 | .188 | .133 | .321 |
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Jason Hammel | CHC @ NYY 1:05PM | 129 | 41 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 26 | .318 | .348 | .457 | .805 |
Zach McAllister | CLE @ DET 7:08PM | 60 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 15 | .383 | .431 | .448 | .879 |
Tommy Milone | OAK @ LAA 10:05PM | 96 | 30 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 17 | .312 | .353 | .481 | .834 |
Andrew Cashner | SD vs COL 10:10PM | 78 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | .346 | .386 | .579 | .965 |
Paul Maholm | LAD @ SF 10:15PM | 130 | 41 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 10 | 15 | .315 | .366 | .548 | .914 |
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Recommended Pickup
George Springer, OF, HOU -- Although his propensity for striking out has stalled his arrival to the big leagues, Springer has long produced delightful numbers in 5x5 categories down in the minors, highlighted by a 37-homer, 45-steal line across 135 games between Double-A and Triple-A last season. A poor spring training and the offseason acquisition of center fielder Dexter Fowler likely prevented Springer from breaking camp with the big club, but there's been some signs that a promotion could be forthcoming in the next few weeks. While Springer has continued to mash at Triple-A Oklahoma City as expected, perhaps what's more interesting is that he's been seeing the greater share of his starts in right field. The move from center to right suggests that the Astros could be eager to get his bat in the lineup at the major league level, so long as they can first ensure his defense in right is sound. The likes of Alex Presley (.139 batting average entering Tuesday), L.J. Hoes (.267), Robbie Grossman (.136) and Marc Krauss (.120) are offering little to no production at the corner outfield spots, and even the non-contending Astros can't justify throwing them out there every night. If available on waivers in leagues with sizeable bench spots, Springer is certainly worth stashing based on his potential alone.
Other recent recommendations: Devin Mesoraco, Adeiny Hechavarria, Aaron Harang, Josmil Pinto and Kelly Johnson
DraftStreet Value Picks
SP: Brandon McCarthy, ARI ($10,118)
C: Jason Castro, HOU ($5,350)
1B: Chris Davis, BAL ($5,335)
2B: Aaron Hill, ARI ($5,291)
3B: Chase Headley, SD ($4,705)
SS: Marcus Semien, CWS ($5,595)
OF: Domonic Brown, PHI ($6,549)