Wednesday Lineup Card: September Promotions Abound

Wednesday Lineup Card: September Promotions Abound

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Marlins (Adam Conley – L) at Braves (Edwin Jackson – R), 12:10 PM
Reds (Raisel Iglesias – R) at Cubs (Jason Hammel – R), 2:20 PM
Angels (Andrew Heaney – L) at Athletics (Sonny Gray – R), 3:35 PM
Yankees (Masahiro Tanaka – R) at Red Sox (Henry Owens – L), 4:05 PM
Rays (Erasmo Ramirez – R) at Orioles (Kevin Gausman – R), 7:05 PM
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey – R), 7:07 PM
Phillies (Aaron Nola – R) at Mets (Matt Harvey – R), 7:10 PM
Nationals (Max Scherzer – R) at Cardinals (Michael Wacha – R), 8:10 PM
Tigers (Randy Wolf – L) at Royals (Yordano Ventura – R), 8:10 PM
Pirates (Jeff Locke – L) at Brewers (Zach Davies – R), 8:10 PM
White Sox (Carlos Rodon – L) at Twins (Tommy Milone – L), 8:10 PM
Mariners (Taijuan Walker – R) at Astros (Scott Kazmir – L), 8:10 PM
Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R) at Rockies (Jon Gray – R), 8:40 PM
Giants (Mike Leake – R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10 PM
Rangers (Cole Hamels – L) at Padres (Ian Kennedy – R), 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: MIA/ATL, CIN/CHC, LAA/OAK, NYY/BOS

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Yonder Alonso, 1B, SD – (back) Left Tuesday's game with tightness.
Chris Bassitt, P, OAK – (shoulder) Did not require an MRI, dealing with soreness and fatigue.
Gregor Blanco, OF, SF – (neck) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Billy Burns, OF, OAK – (wrist) Out of Tuesday's lineup, date of return is unclear.
Brandon Crawford, SS, SF – (calf) Held out of Tuesday's lineup with soreness.
Jeurys Familia, P, NYM – (rest) Not available Tuesday.
Scott Feldman, P, HOU – (shoulder) Will have MRI Wednesday.
Logan Forsythe, 2B, TB – (groin) Left Tuesday's game with tightness.
Sam Fuld, OF, OAK – (back) Likely out until Friday with spasms.
Miguel Gonzalez, P, BAL – (shoulder) MRI reveals no structural damage.
Kelvin Herrera, P, KC – (illness) Could miss two weeks with chickenpox.
Aaron Hill, 2B, AZ – (hand) Out of lineup for both Tuesday games, but pinch-hit in second game.
Kevin Kiermaier, OF, TB – (ankle) Out of Tuesday's lineup after straining during a catch Monday.
Mike Moustakas, 3B, KC – (hamstring) Out of Tuesday's lineup with mild strain.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, BOS – (shoulder) Will yield all outfield playing time for rest of the season to Boston's young core.
Mark Reynolds, 1B, STL – (wrist) Left Tuesday's game with contusion.
Alex Rios, OF, KC – (illness) Could miss two weeks with chickenpox.
Evan Scribner, P, OAK – (shoulder) Was to see a doctor Tuesday.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL – (ankle) Out of Tuesday's lineup for second straight day.
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY – (leg) On crutches, could be out weeks.

Players on the DL
Matt Adams, 1B, STL – (quadriceps) Season in doubt after experiencing tightness during rehab.
Elvis Araujo, P, PHI – (groin) Unlikely to return this season.
Chad Billingsley, P, PHI – (elbow) Transferred to 60-day DL, out for the season.
David Carpenter, P, WAS – (shoulder) Transferred to 60-day DL.
Carlos Carrasco, P, CLE – (shoulder) Not scheduled to return to rotation with week.
Robinson Chirnos, C, TEX – (shoulder) Began rehab assignment Tuesday.
Alex Claudio, P, TEX – (groin) Transferred to 60-day DL.
Tyler Cravy, P, MIL – (shoulder) Threw bullpen session Tuesday, could be activated Friday.
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL – (ribs) Cleared to begin hitting during rehab, but weather washed him out Tuesday.
Mike Foltynewicz, P, ATL – (illness) Placed on DL with costochondritis.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI – (wrist) Will hit in batting cage Wednesday, Phillies still hoping he returns this season.
Randal Grichuk, OF, STL – (elbow) Hitting in a cage, hoping to throw by the end of the week.
A.J. Griffin, P, OAK – (shoulder) Transferred to 60-day DL.
Jesse Hahn, P, OAK – (forearm) Transferred to 60-day DL.
Matt Harrison, P, PHI – (back) Unlikely to pitch against this season.
Wil Myers, OF, SD – (wrist) Began rehab assignment Tuesday.
Daniel Norris, P, DET – (oblique) Ahead of schedule in return, hoping to pitch for Tigers again this season.
Hunter Pence, OF, SF – (oblique) Swing off tee Monday, but is not ready to return.
Josh Ravin, P, LAD – (undisclosed) Transferred to 60-day DL.
Casey Sadler, P, PIT – (forearm) transferred to 60-day DL.
Anibal Sanchez, P, DET – (shoulder) Pain free throwing session Tuesday, possible he could pitch again this season but Tigers should be in no hurry.
Denard Span, OF, WAS – (hip) Had successful hip surgery Tuesday, out for season.
George Springer, OF, HOU – (wrist) Could be activated from DL Friday.
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA – (wrist) Doubtful to return Friday.
Jason Vargas, P, KC – (elbow) transferred to 60-day DL.
Jordan Walden, P, STL – (biceps) Hopes to throw off mound by end of the week, still hoping to pitch with Cardinals this year.

Activated from the DL
Dustin Ackley, OF, NYY
Manny Banuelos, P, ATL
Carlos Corporan, C, TEX
Collin Cowgill, OF, LAA
Taylor Featherston, 3B, LAA
Gavin Floyd, P, CLE
David Freese, 3B, LAA
Erik Goeddel, NYM
Alex Gordon, OF, KC
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX
Tim Hudson, P, SF
Chris Johnson, 3B, CLE
Matt Joyce, OF, LAA
Kyle Kendrick, P, COL
Boone Logan, P, COL
Marcos Mateo, P, SD
Steven Matz, P, NYM
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, NYM
Angel Pagan, OF, SF
Bobby Parnell, P, NYM
Joel Peralta, P, LAD
Cory Rasmus, P, LAA
Chaz Roe, P, BAL
David Ross, C, CHC (from family medical emergency)
Rob Scahill, P, PIT
Dan Uggla, 2B, WAS

Placed on the DL
Chad Billingsley, P, PHI (transferred to 60-day DL)
David Carpenter, P, WAS (transferred to 60-day DL)
Alex Claudio, P, TEX (transferred to 60-day DL)
Domingo German, P, NYY (transferred to 60-day DL)
A.J. Griffin, P, OAK (transferred to 60-day DL)
Jesse Hahn, P, OAK (transferred to 60-day DL)
Matt Harrison, P, PHI (transferred to 60-day DL)
Josh Ravin, P, LAD
Casey Sadler, P, PIT (transferred to 60-day DL)
Jason Vargas, P, KC (transferred to 60-day DL)

Signed
Jose Gil, LAA (minor league contract)

Called Up
A.J. Achter, P, MIN
Cristhian Adames, SS, COL
Scott Alexander, P, KC
Miguel Almonte, P, KC
R.J. Alvarez, P, OAK
Shawn Armstrong, P, CLE
Javier Baez, SS, CHC
Andrew Bailey, P, NYY
Jett Bandy, C, LAA
Quintin Berry, OF, CHC
Carson Blair, C, OAK
Michael Bolsinger, P, LAD
Rob Brantly, C, CHW
Rex Brothers, P, COL
Danny Burawa, P, ATL
Enrique Burgos, P, AZ
Trevor Cahill, P, CHC
Ramon Cabrera, C, CIN
Eric Campbell, 3B, NYM
Daniel Castro, SS, ATL
Miguel Castro, P, COL
Christian Colon, 2B, KC
Carlos Contreras, OF, CIN
Ryan Cook, P, BOS
Caleb Cotham, P, NYY
Allen Craig, 1B, BOS
Brandon Cunniff, P, ATL
Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B, KC
Zach Davies, P, MIL
Jaff Decker, OF, PIT
Elias Diaz, C, PIT
Oliver Drake, P, BAL
Brandon Drury, 3B, AZ
Ryan Dull, P, OAK
Josh Fields, P, HOU
Jeff Francis, P, TOR
Eric Fryer, C, MIN
Joey Gallo, 3B, TEX
Leury Garcia, 2B, CHW
Marco Gonzales, P, STL
Terrance Gore, OF, KC
Cody Hall, P, SF
Mitch Harris, P, STL
Dalier Hinojosa, P, PHI
Bryan Holaday, C, DET
Luke Jackson, P, TEX
Erik Johnson, P, CHW
Steve Johnson, P, BAL
Munenori Kawasaki, 2B, TOR
Erik Kratz, C, PHI
Tyler Ladendorf, 2B, OAK
Bobby LaFromboise, P, PIT
Arnold Leon, P, OAK
Sandy Leon, C, BOS
Radhames Liz, P, PIT
Aaron Loup, P, TOR
Mikie Mahtook, OF, TB
Luke Maile, C, TB
Cody Martin, P, OAK
Matt Moore, P, TB
Frankie Montas, P, CHW
Michael Morin, P, LAA
Colton Murray, P, PHI
Rico Noel, OF, TOR
Nick Noonan, 2B, SF
Ross Ohlendorf, P, TEX
Hector Olivera, 2B, ATL
Shawn O'Malley, SS, SEA
Dan Otero, P, OAK
James Pazos, P, NYY
Francisco Pena, C, KC
Kevin Plawecki, C, NYM
Dalton Pompey, OF, TOR
Jose Pirela, 2B, NYY
Jason Pridie, OF, OAK
Jose Ramirez, P, SEA
Noe Ramirez, P, BOS
Rob Refsnyder, 2B, NYY
CJ Riefenhauser, P, TB
Stefen Romero, OF, SEA
Austin Romine, C, NYY
Wilin Rosario, C, COL
Justin Ruggiano, OF, LAD
Kyle Ryan, P, DET
Hector Sanchez, C, SF
Danny Santana, SS, MIN
Pedro Severino, C, WAS
Richie Shaffer, 3B, MIL
Brian Schlitter, P, CHC
Travis Snider, OF, PIT
Sammy Solis, P, WAS
Cody Stanley, C, STL
Matt Stites, P, AZ
Drew Stubbs, OF, TEX
Ryan Tepera, P, TOR
Joe Thatcher, P, HOU
Ian Thomas, P, LAD
Michael Tonkin, P, MIN
Nick Tropeano, P, LAA
Kennys Vargas, 1B, MIN
Jonathan Villar, SS, HOU
Nick Vincent, P, SD
Tsuyoshi Wada, P, CHC
Joe Wieland, P, LAD
Wesley Wright, P, LAA
Kirby Yates, P, TB
Eric Young Jr., OF, NYM
Tony Zych, P, SEA

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
David Aardsma, P, ATL (released)
Tyler Austin, OF, NYY (designated for assignment)
Dylan Axelrod, P, CIN (designated for assignment)
Vic Black, P, NYM
Jake Buchanan, P, HOU (designated for assignment)
Angel Castro, P, OAK
Cole Figueroa, 3B, NYY (designated for assignment)
Colt Hynes, P, TOR (designated for assignment)
Hak-Ju Lee, SS, TB (designated for assignment)
Alfredo Marte, OF, LAA (designated for assignment)
Justin Maxwell, OF, SF
Roman Mendez, P, TEX (designated for assignment)
Drew Rucinski, P, LAA (designated for assignment)
James Russell, P, CHC (designated for assignment)
Rafael Soriano, P, CHC (designated for assignment)

Closer Watch

Arizona – The Diamondbacks gave Brad Ziegler a day of rest during Tuesday's doubleheader after he allowed a combined seven runs Sunday and Monday. As luck would have it, the club found itself in a save situation in both games against the Rockies. Daniel Hudson saved the first game and Josh Collmenter tossed a two inning save in the second game. Ziegler's job should still be safe even though he raised his ERA by more than a run in his last two games.

Detroit – Bruce Rondon continues to hold the edge over Alex Wilson for closing duties. Rondon earned his third save while tossing a scoreless ninth Tuesday.

Toronto – Roberto Osuna blew just his second save by allowing the second home run of the night for Yan Gomes during Tuesday's extra inning win. Osuna's job is quite safe.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – September 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. BruceOFCIN @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel11321425.273.385.6361.021
D. OrtizDHBOS vs NYY
4:05PM
M. Tanaka11221122.182.308.545.853
I. Kinsler2BDET @ KC
8:10PM
Y. Ventura11510311.455.500.5451.045
V. Martinez1BDET @ KC
8:10PM
Y. Ventura10422522.400.5001.0001.500
J. Altuve2BHOU vs SEA
8:10PM
T. Walker16631300.375.412.6881.099
J. GomesOFKC vs DET
8:10PM
R. Wolf231232412.522.577.8261.403
J. LucroyCMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
J. Locke21821452.381.481.5711.053
R. Cano2BSEA @ HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir429337014.214.233.429.661
F. GutierrezOFSEA @ HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir21943501.429.429.9051.333
C. BlackmonOFCOL vs ARI
8:40PM
C. Anderson18432333.222.333.611.944
W. RosarioCCOL vs ARI
8:40PM
C. Anderson10731501.700.7001.2001.900
A. EthierOFLAD vs SF
10:10PM
M. Leake15732603.467.467.9331.400
J. Turner3BLAD vs SF
10:10PM
M. Leake10500110.500.545.5001.045
C. BarmesSSSD vs TEX
10:10PM
C. Hamels11431303.364.364.8181.182
M. KempOFSD vs TEX
10:10PM
C. Hamels18730006.389.389.556.944
M. ByrdOFSF @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw14600003.429.429.429.857
D. StubbsOFTEX @ SD
10:10PM
I. Kennedy16532336.313.421.7501.171
Hot Pitcher Matchups – September 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Sonny GrayOAK vs LAA
3:35PM
1853262111651.173.237.226.463
Masahiro TanakaNYY @ BOS
4:05PM
6414739413.219.260.424.685
Scott KazmirHOU vs SEA
8:10PM
1253012719331.240.270.445.715
Tommy MiloneMIN vs CWS
8:10PM
10523727620.219.261.319.580
Clayton KershawLAD vs SF
10:10PM
26256122111177.214.251.273.524
Cole HamelsTEX @ SD
10:10PM
97241124231.247.263.395.658
Cold Batter Matchups – September 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. Votto1BCIN @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel17321233.176.300.412.712
K. CalhounOFLAA @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Gray273200410.111.226.185.411
C. IannettaCLAA @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Gray13100014.077.143.077.220
A. Pujols1BLAA @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Gray25400204.160.154.160.314
M. TroutOFLAA @ OAK
3:35PM
S. Gray254222111.160.192.400.592
X. BogaertsSSBOS vs NYY
4:05PM
M. Tanaka13210203.154.154.231.385
B. Holt3BBOS vs NYY
4:05PM
M. Tanaka10210000.200.200.300.500
C. Davis1BBAL vs TB
7:05PM
E. Ramirez12111404.083.083.333.417
M. Machado3BBAL vs TB
7:05PM
E. Ramirez11111113.091.167.364.530
C. Santana1BCLE @ TOR
7:07PM
R. Dickey11110014.091.167.182.348
D. BrownOFPHI @ NYM
7:10PM
M. Harvey10000007.000.000.000.000
T. FlowersCCWS @ MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone13221208.154.154.462.615
A. RamirezSSCWS @ MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone16200021.125.222.125.347
J. ShuckOFCWS @ MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone10100101.100.100.100.200
K. DavisOFMIL vs PIT
8:10PM
J. Locke19220217.105.150.211.361
K. Seager3BSEA @ HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir13110103.077.077.154.231
M. Reynolds1BSTL vs WAS
8:15PM
M. Scherzer14100117.071.133.071.205
D. LeMahieu2BCOL vs ARI
8:40PM
C. Anderson13211235.154.294.385.679
J. RollinsSSLAD vs SF
10:10PM
M. Leake15300001.200.200.200.400
C. Utley2BLAD vs SF
10:10PM
M. Leake15221311.133.188.400.588
M. Upton Jr.OFSD vs TEX
10:10PM
C. Hamels17000015.000.056.000.056
N. AokiOFSF @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw18400212.222.263.222.485
B. Belt1BSF @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw343100319.088.184.118.302
B. CrawfordSSSF @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw18100017.056.105.056.161
B. PoseyCSF @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw6914427215.203.236.319.555
Cold Pitcher Matchups – September 2, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Taijuan WalkerSEA @ HOU
8:10PM
812513611518.309.360.597.956

Recommended Pickup

Hector Olivera, 2B, ATL – Of all the Sept. 1 promotions, Olivera is the highest profile player. The 30-year-old has been limited to just 35 games while playing for six different teams between the Dodgers and the Braves thanks to elbow and hamstring injuries that have hampered him for the majority of the season. Olivera started at third base Tuesday and would not have much of a challenge wrestling mostly full time at-bats from Adonis Garcia. Olivera is slashed .272/.326/.376 in his 35 minor league games.

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