Friday Lineup Card: Say It Ain't So, Bo!

Friday Lineup Card: Say It Ain't So, Bo!

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Phillies (Jerome Williams – R) at Cubs (Jon Lester – L), 4:05
Nationals (Max Scherzer – R) at Pirates (Jeff Locke – L), 7:05
Orioles (Chris Tillman – R) at Rays (Erasmo Ramirez – R), 7:10
White Sox (Jose Quintana – R) at Indians (Corey Kluber – R), 7:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at Red Sox (Rick Porcello – R), 7:10
Dodgers (Undecided) at Mets (Jon Niese – L), 7:10
Astros (Scott Kazmir – L) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10
Yankees (Michael Pineda – R) at Twins (Phil Hughes – R), 8:10
Braves (Manny Banuelos – L) at Cardinals (Tim Cooney – L), 8:15
Reds (Anthony DeSclafani – R) at Rockies (Eddie Butler – R), 8:40
Brewers (Jimmy Nelson – R) at Diamondbacks (Patrick Corbin – L), 9:40
Rangers (Colby Lewis – R) at Angels (Nick Tropeano – R), 10:05
Marlins (Dan Haren – R) at Padres (Andrew Cashner – R), 10:10
Blue Jays (Drew Hutchison – R) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez – R), 10:10
Athletics (Jesse Chavez – R) at Giants (Jake Peavy – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Justin Upton, OF, SD (Oblique) – Participated in some hitting activities before Thursday's game.
Yunel Escobar, SS, WAS (Wrist) – The results came back good after Escobar had a CT scan.
David Peralta, OF, ARI (Head) – Missed Thursday's game after being hit on the helmet by a Jose Fernandez pitch.
Brett Anderson, SP, LAD (Achilles) – Could possibly return to action on Sunday.
Jose Reyes, SS, TOR (Undisclosed) – Left Thursday's game in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (Personal) – Will not start on Friday to be with his wife for the birth of their child.
Welington Castillo, C, ARI (Hamstring) – Did not play on Thursday due to tightness.
Stephen Piscotty, OF, STL (Neck) – Was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to a stiff neck.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM (Knee) – Did not play on Thursday.
Drew Hutchison, SP, TOR (Illness) – Expected to start on Friday or Saturday.
Mike McKenry, C, COL (Knee) – Experiencing a build-up of fluid in his knee.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI (Elbow) – Expected to start on Friday.

Bereavement List

Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CHW

Players on the DL
Steven Matz, SP, NYM (Side) – Will be re-examined by doctors next week.
Nick Hagadone, RP, CLE (Elbow) – Will miss the next 6-to-9 months after undergoing an "internal fixation" on his throwing arm.
Derek Holland, SP, TEX (Shoulder) – Will throw another live batting session on Saturday.
Henderson Alvarez, SP, MIA (Shoulder) – May need surgery after suffering a setback in his recovery.
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL (Foot) – May return to the lineup this weekend.
Wil Myers, OF, SD (Wrist) – Will have his wrist examined on Friday and if all checks out he could start light hitting activities.
Travis d'Arnaud, C, NYM (Elbow) – Will start a rehab assignment on Friday.
Chris Hatcher, RP, LAD (Oblique) – Will start a rehab assignment on Friday.
Carlos Frias, SP, LAD (Back) - Will start a rehab assignment on Sunday.
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA (Wrist) – Stanton will hit off a tee this weekend most likely.
Dee Gordon, 2B, MIA (Thumb) – Does not have a timetable, although he is expected to take batting practice this week sometime.
Byron Buxton, OF, MIN (Thumb) – May begin baseball activities this week.
Jerry Blevins, RP, NYM (Forearm) – Expected to see a doctor next week leading to throwing in the near future.
David Wright, 3B, NYM (Back) – Expected to start baseball activities next week.
Ricky Nolasco, SP, MIN (Ankle) – Was fitted for a walking boot on Thursday.
Phil Gosselin, 2B, ARI (Thumb) – Was transferred to the 60-day DL.
David Freese, 3B, ARI (Hand) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Charlie Furbush, RP, SEA (Biceps) – Furbush is making progress during his recovery, but will most likely need a rehab stint.

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)

David Freese, 3B, LAA

Bereavement List

Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CHW

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

Steve Lombardozzi, 2B, PIT
Dallas Beeler, SP, CHC
Tony Cingrani, SP, CIN
Clayton Richard, SP, CHC
Matt Stites, RP, ARI

Called Up

Zack Godley, SP, ARI
Leury Garcia, 2B, CHW
Kyle Kubitza, 3B, LAA
Arnold Leon, RP, OAK

Traded

Scott Kazmir, SP, HOU – from Oakland Athletics for Daniel Mengden, P, and Jacob Nottingham, C.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, PIT – from Milwaukee Brewers for Yhonathan Barrios, P.

Closer Watch

Toronto Blue Jays – It's likely that Roberto Osuna is just getting a breather for the Jays considering the loss he took on Wednesday, giving up one run on three hits in 1.3 innings pitched, but he took a seat on Thursday as Bo Schultz picked up his first save of the season. Schultz only needed two pitches to retire two batters in the ninth inning, and with how efficient he was don't be surprised to see him get another shot over the next few days. Schultz has only given up five earned runs in over 25 innings this season.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 24, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
D. OrtizDHBOS vs DET
7:10PM
J. Verlander271062438.370.433.7411.174
M. Aviles2BCLE vs CWS
7:10PM
J. Quintana231000111.435.458.435.893
M. BrantleyOFCLE vs CWS
7:10PM
J. Quintana231141621.478.500.7391.239
J. Abreu1BCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber25942608.360.360.6801.040
M. CabreraOFCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber15720104.467.467.6671.133
A. EatonOFCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber23650102.261.292.565.857
I. Kinsler2BDET @ BOS
7:10PM
R. Porcello10620401.600.545.9001.445
A. EthierOFLAD @ NYM
7:10PM
J. Niese10400202.400.400.400.800
E. Longoria3BTB vs BAL
7:10PM
C. Tillman401596956.375.444.9001.344
J. CastroCHOU @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie12432423.333.4671.0001.467
E. Hosmer1BKC vs HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir21900103.429.429.429.857
O. Infante2BKC vs HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir241062732.417.481.8331.315
K. CalhounOFLAA vs TEX
10:05PM
C. Lewis19941501.474.474.8421.316
A. Pujols1BLAA vs TEX
10:05PM
C. Lewis20943711.450.435.9501.385
M. TroutOFLAA vs TEX
10:05PM
C. Lewis24942837.375.464.7921.256
A. Amarista2BSD vs MIA
10:10PM
D. Haren11531320.455.538.9091.448
M. KempOFSD vs MIA
10:10PM
D. Haren3911336110.282.300.513.813
M. Upton Jr.OFSD vs MIA
10:10PM
D. Haren3711766113.297.316.8111.127
J. BautistaOFTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez23732265.304.448.6091.057
B. Butler1BOAK @ SF
10:15PM
J. Peavy331443837.424.486.7271.214
Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 24, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Jon LesterCHC vs PHI
4:05PM
6110324418.164.228.274.503
Max ScherzerWAS @ PIT
7:05PM
9514737340.147.168.287.455
Jon NieseNYM vs LAD
7:10PM
9619615717.198.252.287.539
Justin VerlanderDET @ BOS
7:10PM
10824125151231.222.306.442.748
Felix HernandezSEA vs TOR
10:10PM
16535116171842.212.291.356.647
Cold Batter Matchups – July 24, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. FrancoeurOFPHI @ CHC
4:05PM
J. Lester15100013.067.125.067.192
R. Howard1BPHI @ CHC
4:05PM
J. Lester11211116.182.250.455.705
C. RuizCPHI @ CHC
4:05PM
J. Lester11000014.000.154.000.154
P. Alvarez3BPIT vs WAS
7:05PM
M. Scherzer10000015.000.091.000.091
F. CervelliCPIT vs WAS
7:05PM
M. Scherzer10100002.100.100.100.200
B. Morel3BPIT vs WAS
7:05PM
M. Scherzer14111108.071.071.286.357
D. Pedroia2BBOS vs DET
7:10PM
J. Verlander18100013.056.105.056.161
M. BournOFCLE vs CWS
7:10PM
J. Quintana23530018.217.250.348.598
Y. GomesCCLE vs CWS
7:10PM
J. Quintana12000006.000.000.000.000
C. Santana1BCLE vs CWS
7:10PM
J. Quintana20431533.200.304.450.754
G. Beckham2BCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber13100011.077.143.077.220
T. FlowersCCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber13110027.077.200.154.354
A. RamirezSSCWS @ CLE
7:10PM
C. Kluber34530106.147.147.235.382
L. Forsythe2BTB vs BAL
7:10PM
C. Tillman14310101.214.214.286.500
K. KiermaierOFTB vs BAL
7:10PM
C. Tillman12100004.083.083.083.167
J. Loney1BTB vs BAL
7:10PM
C. Tillman27421441.148.258.296.554
L. CainOFKC vs HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir21410223.190.292.286.577
M. Moustakas3BKC vs HOU
8:10PM
S. Kazmir10100102.100.091.100.191
C. BarmesSSSD vs MIA
10:10PM
D. Haren28610109.214.214.250.464
W. VenableOFSD vs MIA
10:10PM
D. Haren18211117.111.158.278.436
N. CruzOFSEA vs TOR
10:10PM
D. Hutchison18310007.167.167.222.389
E. CarreraOFTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez11100024.091.231.091.322
J. Donaldson3BTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez33621328.182.222.303.525
R. MartinCTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez23300219.130.167.130.297
D. NavarroCTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez16320014.188.235.313.548
D. Valencia3BTOR @ SEA
10:10PM
F. Hernandez17300015.176.222.176.399
Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 24, 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 vs NYY
8:10PM
6921825914.304.385.479.864
Colby LewisTEX @ LAA
10:05PM
11243187301018.384.433.7021.136
Recommended Pickup

Jose Iglesias, SS, Detroit Tigers – Sometimes you just need contributions for a few categories and you don't have to have it all. Iglesias doesn't carry a heavy stick, so he's not going to hit for a bunch of power, although he's an excellent addition for batting average (.324) and decent for stolen bases (10). Iglesias is a deeper fill-in at the middle infield spot for standard leagues and likely unavailable in deeper leagues. Anyone that's hitting over .300 at this point in the season should be on someone's roster. If you need batting average and stolen bases, Iglesias can help.

Other Recent Recommendations:Jake McGee, Joe Ross, Alex Rios, Aaron Nola, Trevor Plouffe and Kyle Schwarber

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Andrew Cashner, SD ($7,200)
C: Brian McCann, NYY ($3,800)
1B: Victor Martinez, DET ($3,700)
2B: Matt Duffy, SF ($3,700)
SS: Brandon Crawford, SF ($3,900)
3B: Kyle Seager, SEA ($3,900)
OF: Cameron Maybin, ATL ($3,900)

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