Friday Lineup Card: Hail, Cesar!

Friday Lineup Card: Hail, Cesar!

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Marlins (Tom Koehler – R) at Cubs (Donn Roach – R), 2:20
Giants (Jake Peavy – R) at Nationals (Gio Gonzalez – L), 6:05
Rays (Chris Archer – R) at Yankees (Masahiro Tanaka – R), 7:05
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Pirates (Charlie Morton – R), 7:05
Blue Jays (Drew Hutchison – R) at Tigers (Anibal Sanchez – R), 7:08
Astros (Dan Straily – R) at Red Sox (Justin Masterson – R), 7:10
Brewers (Mike Fiers – R) at Reds (Michael Lorenzen – R), 7:10
Phillies (Kevin Correia – R) at Braves (Julio Teheran – R), 7:35
Angels (Garrett Richards – R) at Rangers (Chi Chi Gonzalez – R), 8:05
Orioles (Chris Tillman – R) at White Sox (John Danks – L), 8:10
Twins (Tommy Milone – L) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10
Padres (Andrew Cashner – R) at Cardinals (Michael Wacha – R), 8:15
Mariners (J.A. Happ – L) at Athletics (Jesse Chavez – R), 9:05
Rockies (Kyle Kendrick – R) at Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R), 9:40
Mets (Noah Syndergaard – R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Manny Banuelos, SP, ATL (Illness) – Had to leave Thursday's game due to cramping and dehydration.
Sonny Gray, SP, OAK (Illness) – Had to leave Wednesday's game after suffering salmonella poisoning.
Shane Robinson, OF, MIN (Elbow) – May be available for pinch running and defensive duties over the weekend.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, SD (Ankle) – May return to the lineup on Friday.
Jon Jay, OF, STL (Wrist) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Santiago Casilla, RP, SF (General Soreness) – Will not be used for the next few days.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM (Knee) – Did not start on Thursday.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (Knee) – Did not start due to inflammation.

Out

Michael Bourn, OF, CLE (Suspension) – Served a one-game suspension on Thursday.

Players on the DL

Archie Bradley, SP, ARI (Shoulder) – A visit to Dr. James Andrews netted positive results, and Bradley could begin baseball related activities in roughly 10 days.
Hisashi Iwakuma, SP, SEA (Shoulder) – Threw a bullpen session on Thursday.
Dale Thayer, RP, SD (Shoulder) – Expected to make a rehab appearance over the weekend.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (Oblique) – Not expected to play in a rehab game until Friday due to an illness.
Brandon Morrow, SP, SD (Shoulder) – Expected to throw a bullpen session on Saturday after a positive session on Wednesday.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL (Wrist) – Not expected back before the All-Star break.
Matt Harrison, SP, TEX (Back) – Expected to be activated from the DL on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Brad Peacock, SP, HOU (Ribs) – Was transferred to the 60-day DL.
George Springer, OF, HOU (Wrist) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Aaron Harang, SP, PHI (Foot) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS (Thumb) – Started a rehab assignment at Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday.
Jake Odorizzi, SP, TB (Oblique) – Gave up one run on two hits over four innings pitched on Thursday in a rehab start.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB (Knee) – Might start a rehab assignment by August.
Tim Lincecum, SP, SF (Forearm) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.

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

Activated from the DL

Matt Moore, SP, TB
Jose Fernandez, SP, MIA
Ryan Hanigan, C, BOS
Neftali Feliz, RP, TEX
Chad Billingsley, SP, PHI

Placed on the DL (15-day DL, unless otherwise noted)

Aaron Harang, SP, PHI
George Springer, OF, HOU
Brad Peacock, SP, HOU – transferred to the 60-day DL
Tim Lincecum, SP, SF
Jon Jay, OF, STL

Called Up

Alex Presley, OF, HOU
Kevin Gausman, SP, BAL
Drew Stubbs, OF, COL
Tim Cooney, RP, STL
Chris Taylor, SS, SEA
Manny Banuelos, SP, ATL

Traded

Cody Martin, RP, ATL – to Oakland Athletics for Other Considerations

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)

Willie Bloomquist, SS, SEA
Nate Freiman, 1B, OAK
Michael Feliz, RP, HOU
Kennys Vargas, 1B, MIN
Nick Martinez, SP, TEX
Marc Krauss, 1B, TB
Jose Urena, RP, MIA
Rafael Ynoa, 3B, COL
Jonathan Aro, RP, BOS
Julio Morban, OF, SEA
Tyler Wilson, RP, BAL
Chris Volstad, RP, PIT
Steve Tolleson, 2B, TOR
Doug Bernier, SS, MIN

Closer Watch

Texas Rangers – Shawn Tolleson for closer of the year? Okay, well, maybe I'm not that thrilled with Tolleson's production in 2015, but it should be noted that 27-year old pitcher has filled in admirably as the Rangers' closer when Neftali Feliz went down to injury. Feliz was just activated from the DL on Thursday, although don't expect him to reclaim the closer's role any time soon. The job is Tolleson's, until he can do no more. If you're a hedging towards saves though, Feliz isn't a horrible pick-up.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 3, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
I. SuzukiOFMIA @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Hammel20800225.400.455.400.855
D. SpanOFWAS vs SF
6:05PM
J. Peavy20750002.350.350.600.950
D. Uggla2BWAS vs SF
6:05PM
J. Peavy14331317.214.313.643.955
B. GardnerOFNYY vs TB
7:05PM
C. Archer18740116.389.450.7221.172
E. Encarnacion1BTOR @ DET
7:08PM
A. Sanchez13421211.308.357.615.973
T. Frazier3BCIN vs MIL
7:10PM
M. Fiers15532514.333.375.8001.175
C. Johnson3BATL vs PHI
7:35PM
K. Correia10420113.400.455.6001.055
K. Johnson3BATL vs PHI
7:35PM
K. Correia3010651036.333.394.8671.261
J. Uribe3BATL vs PHI
7:35PM
K. Correia20821111.400.429.6001.029
B. RevereOFPHI @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran13420400.308.286.615.901
P. Fielder1BTEX vs LAA
8:05PM
G. Richards12500112.417.500.417.917
J. HardySSBAL @ CWS
8:10PM
J. Danks23851423.348.400.6521.052
N. ReimoldOFBAL @ CWS
8:10PM
J. Danks16731322.438.500.8131.313
M. CabreraOFCWS vs BAL
8:10PM
C. Tillman22731503.318.333.545.879
A. GordonOFKC vs MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone11431220.364.500.8181.318
E. Hosmer1BKC vs MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone15411240.267.421.467.888
J. Mauer1BMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie26933482.346.500.6921.192
D. SantanaSSMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie10320013.300.364.600.964
K. SuzukiCMIN @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie24841302.333.360.583.943
B. Zobrist2BOAK vs SEA
9:05PM
J. Happ16630432.375.450.5631.013
D. AckleyOFSEA @ OAK
9:05PM
J. Chavez12510412.417.462.500.962
K. Seager3BSEA @ OAK
9:05PM
J. Chavez11221333.182.400.545.945
W. CastilloCARI vs COL
9:40PM
K. Kendrick10421512.400.455.8001.255
P. Goldschmidt1BARI vs COL
9:40PM
K. Kendrick10410203.400.364.500.864
A. Hill2BARI vs COL
9:40PM
K. Kendrick17840101.471.471.7061.176
N. Arenado3BCOL @ ARI
9:40PM
C. Anderson11322501.273.250.8181.068
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 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
Jason HammelCHC vs MIA
2:20PM
6617403323.258.287.348.635
Chris ArcherTB @ NYY
7:05PM
8116405222.198.234.274.507
Julio TeheranATL vs PHI
7:35PM
7513639311.173.210.357.567
Tommy MiloneMIN @ KC
8:10PM
15234145191322.224.287.400.688
Cold Batter Matchups – July 3, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
B. PoseyCSF @ WAS
6:05PM
G. Gonzalez14300000.214.214.214.429
Y. EscobarSSWAS vs SF
6:05PM
J. Peavy14100031.071.235.071.307
C. BeltranOFNYY vs TB
7:05PM
C. Archer12200103.167.167.167.333
S. DrewSSNYY vs TB
7:05PM
C. Archer12100004.083.083.083.167
B. McCannCNYY vs TB
7:05PM
C. Archer11200102.182.182.182.364
J. BautistaOFTOR @ DET
7:08PM
A. Sanchez10200322.200.333.200.533
J. BruceOFCIN vs MIL
7:10PM
M. Fiers15321506.200.200.467.667
B. Phillips2BCIN vs MIL
7:10PM
M. Fiers13200302.154.125.154.279
C. RasmusOFHOU @ BOS
7:10PM
J. Masterson13220012.154.214.308.522
D. BrownOFPHI @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran12100021.083.214.083.298
R. Howard1BPHI @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran15322204.200.200.600.800
C. RuizCPHI @ ATL
7:35PM
J. Teheran13200002.154.154.154.308
M. Moreland1BTEX vs LAA
8:05PM
G. Richards14300312.214.250.214.464
C. Davis1BBAL @ CWS
8:10PM
J. Danks14211113.143.200.357.557
A. JonesOFBAL @ CWS
8:10PM
J. Danks30100017.033.065.033.098
K. Morales1BKC vs MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone18211304.111.111.278.389
M. Moustakas3BKC vs MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone15311211.200.250.400.650
A. RiosOFKC vs MIN
8:10PM
T. Milone14100104.071.067.071.138
B. MillerSSSEA @ OAK
9:05PM
J. Chavez10100011.100.182.100.282
L. Morrison1BSEA @ OAK
9:05PM
J. Chavez12300003.250.250.250.500
C. BlackmonOFCOL @ ARI
9:40PM
C. Anderson15321233.200.333.467.800
D. LeMahieu2BCOL @ ARI
9:40PM
C. Anderson11211224.182.286.455.740
J. MayberryOFNYM @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw10210012.200.273.300.573
Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 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
Kevin CorreiaPHI @ ATL
7:35PM
932912615712.312.360.573.933
Jesse ChavezOAK vs SEA
9:05PM
92289319822.304.360.468.828
Kyle KendrickCOL @ ARI
9:40PM
802811413212.350.361.583.944
Chase AndersonARI vs COL
9:40PM
752411618715.320.372.620.991
Recommended Pickup

Cesar Hernandez, 2B, PHI – You're not going to get much power from Hernandez, although he's quite scrappy when it comes to his recent play and other contributable stats. Hernandez is cranking the ball well of late, landing the confidence of Phillies' interim manager Pete Mackanin, suggesting that Hernandez could continue to play every day at second base even when Chase Utley is activated from the DL. Hernandez will give you average, stolen bases and runs scored. Hernandez is not an automatic pick-up, but he does deserve consideration as a middle infielder in some leagues.

Other Recent Recommendations:Mitch Moreland, Kendall Graveman, Michael Taylor, Matt Cain, Welington Castillo and Justin Turner.

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Jesse Chavez, OAK ($7,000)
C: Jonathan Lucroy, MIL ($3,800)
1B: Adrian Gonzalez, LAD ($3,800)
2B: Rougned Odor, TEX ($3,700)
SS: Xander Bogaerts, BOS ($3,700)
3B: Adrian Beltre, TEX ($3,700)
OF: Marlon Byrd, CIN ($3,600)

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