Friday Lineup Card: Streaking Quintana

Friday Lineup Card: Streaking Quintana

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Pirates (Jeff Locke – L) at Cubs (Kyle Hendricks – R), 2:20
Angels (Jered Weaver – R) at Orioles (Wei-Yin Chen – L), 7:05
Diamondbacks (Chase Anderson – R) at Phillies (Chad Billingsley – R), 7:05
Braves (Julio Teheran – R) at Marlins (David Phelps – R), 7:10
Brewers (Kyle Lohse – R) at Mets (Bartolo Colon – R), 7:10
Giants (Madison Bumgarner – L) at Reds (Jason Marquis – R), 7:10
Indians (Bruce Chen – L) at Rangers (Wandy Rodriguez – L), 8:05
Rays (Jake Odorizzi – R) at Twins (Phil Hughes – R), 8:10
Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey – R) at Astros (Dallas Keuchel – L), 8:10
Yankees (Michael Pineda – R) at Royals (Chris Young – R), 8:10
Tigers (Shane Greene – R) at Cardinals (Carlos Martinez – R), 8:15
White Sox (Carlos Rodon – R) at Athletics (Jesse Hahn – R), 10:05
Rockies (Eddie Butler – R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at Padres (Andrew Cashner – R), 10:10
Red Sox (Clay Buchholz – R) at Mariners (J.A. Happ – R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Chase Whitley, SP, NYY (Undisclosed) – Left Thursday's start in the second inning with an undisclosed injury.
Wil Myers, OF, SD (Wrist) – Diagnosed with tendinitis and is expected to miss the next three-to-four days.
Justin Morneau, 1B, COL (Head) – Did not play on Thursday due to dizziness.
David Ross, C, CHC (Abdomen) – Removed from Thursday's game due to tightness.
Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN (Toe) – Did not start on Thursday.
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN (Hip) – Did not play on Thursday.
Jordan Lyles, SP, COL (Hand) – Expected to make his next scheduled start.
Juan Lagares, OF, NYM (Upper Body) – Will return to the lineup Friday.
Leonys Martin, OF, TEX (Wrist) – Received a cortisone shot on Thursday.
Victor Martinez, 1B, DET (Illness) – Did not play on Thursday.

Players on the DL

Melvin Upton, Jr., OF, SD (Foot) – Will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso over the weekend.
Pedro Baez, RP, LAD (Chest) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Jake McGee, RP, TB (Elbow) – Expected to be activated over the weekend.
Matt Harrison, SP, TEX (Back) – Will pitch in another extended spring training game on Monday.
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX (Shoulder) – Will continue his rehab at Double-A Frisco.
Buddy Carlyle, RP, NYM (Back) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Alex Cobb, SP, TB (Elbow) – Cobb underwent successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.
Justin Masterson, SP, BOS (Arm) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Tommy La Stella, 2B, CHC (Oblique) – Starting rehab assignment at Double-A Tennessee on Friday.
Jean Segura, SS, MIL (Finger) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.
Mike Minor, SP, ATL (Shoulder) – Minor underwent successful surgery on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the season.
Justin Verlander, SP, DET (Triceps) – Scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Friday.
Jaime Garcia, SP, STL (Shoulder) – Will make his next rehab start on Friday at Double-A Springfield.
Jon Jay, OF, STL (Wrist) – Was placed on the 15-day DL.

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

Activated from the DL

Ryan Mattheus, RP, CIN
Kyuji Fujikawa, RP, TEX

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

Buddy Carlyle, RP, NYM
Jean Segura, SS, MIL
Jon Jay, OF, STL
Kelly Johnson, OF, ATL
Brett Oberholtzer, SP, HOU
Pedro Baez, RP, LAD
Justin Masterson, SP, BOS

Called Up

Xavier Scruggs, 1B, STL
Daniel Coulombe, RP, LAD
Chad Bettis, RP, COL
Luis Sardinas, SS, MIL
Jake Buchanan, RP, HOU
Todd Cunningham, OF, ATL
Robbie Ross, Jr., RP, BOS
Jack Leathersich, RP, NYM

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

Micah Johnson, 2B, CHW
Pedro Villarreal, RP, CIN
Spencer Patton, RP, TEX
Anthony Swarzak, RP, CLE
Luis Jimenez, 3B, BOS

Traded

Blake Forsythe, C, PHI – from Oakland Athletics for cash.

Restricted List

Antonio Bastardo, RP, PIT

Closer Watch

Philadelphia Phillies – Jonathan Papelbon closed out his eighth save of the season against the Pirates on Thursday, only throwing nine pitches in two-thirds of an inning. Papelbon lowered his ERA to 1.20 on the season.

Kansas City Royals – Although he threw 18 pitches in the ninth inning, while walking two hitters, Greg Holland was able to snatch his seventh save of the year without giving up a run. Holland was able to work out of the jam, which is a fantastic trait to own as a closer.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – May 15, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
A. Rizzo1BCHC vs PIT
2:20PM
J. Locke15431233.267.389.600.989
A. JonesOFBAL vs LAA
7:05PM
J. Weaver23742614.304.320.6961.016
D. YoungOFBAL vs LAA
7:05PM
J. Weaver18721201.389.389.6111.000
M. OzunaOFMIA vs ATL
7:10PM
J. Teheran21721303.333.333.524.857
M. Prado3BMIA vs ATL
7:10PM
J. Teheran10500000.500.545.5001.045
A. Lind1BMIL @ NYM
7:10PM
B. Colon16511110.313.353.500.853
C. GrandersonOFNYM vs MIL
7:10PM
K. Lohse17842531.471.5501.0001.550
A. Beltre3BTEX vs CLE
8:05PM
B. Chen25933513.360.385.7201.105
P. Fielder1BTEX vs CLE
8:05PM
B. Chen22732626.318.375.6361.011
C. CarterDHHOU vs TOR
8:10PM
R. Dickey10321204.300.300.7001.000
M. Teixeira1BNYY @ KC
8:10PM
C. Young13222421.154.267.615.882
D. DeJesusDHTB @ MIN
8:10PM
P. Hughes10621502.600.6001.1001.700
J. Loney1BTB @ MIN
8:10PM
P. Hughes14920100.643.643.7861.429
J. Donaldson3BTOR @ HOU
8:10PM
D. Keuchel21621243.286.400.476.876
M. Napoli1BBOS @ SEA
10:10PM
J. Happ13510014.385.429.462.890
D. Pedroia2BBOS @ SEA
10:10PM
J. Happ18531514.278.316.556.871
W. RosarioCCOL @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw25831519.320.346.520.866
T. TulowitzkiSSCOL @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw5815538514.259.313.448.761
A. Gonzalez1BLAD vs COL
10:10PM
E. Butler10321210.300.364.7001.064
M. KempOFSD vs WAS
10:10PM
J. Zimmermann14632704.429.429.9291.357
J. UptonOFSD vs WAS
10:10PM
J. Zimmermann17611217.353.421.529.950
R. Cano2BSEA vs BOS
10:10PM
C. Buchholz351251311.343.361.543.904
N. CruzOFSEA vs BOS
10:10PM
C. Buchholz12511312.417.462.6671.128
Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 15, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Madison BumgarnerSF @ CIN
7:10PM
93224313222.237.253.341.594
R.A. DickeyTOR @ HOU
8:10PM
6217625213.274.297.429.726
Michael PinedaNYY @ KC
8:10PM
6112523213.197.222.349.571
Chris YoungKC vs NYY
8:10PM
921674111423.174.283.332.615
Jordan ZimmermannWAS @ SD
10:10PM
66195413320.288.327.518.845
Cold Batter Matchups – May 15, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
C. Davis1BBAL vs LAA
7:05PM
J. Weaver34710307.206.206.235.441
J. HardySSBAL vs LAA
7:05PM
J. Weaver23300103.130.130.130.261
T. SniderOFBAL vs LAA
7:05PM
J. Weaver11200004.182.182.182.364
J. BruceOFCIN vs SF
7:10PM
M. Bumgarner15200304.133.133.133.267
Z. CozartSSCIN vs SF
7:10PM
M. Bumgarner10100103.100.100.100.200
A. HechavarriaSSMIA vs ATL
7:10PM
J. Teheran24510007.208.208.250.458
D. Solano2BMIA vs ATL
7:10PM
J. Teheran12300203.250.250.250.500
G. StantonOFMIA vs ATL
7:10PM
J. Teheran24321348.125.250.292.542
D. Murphy2BNYM vs MIL
7:10PM
K. Lohse11100000.091.091.091.182
A. PaganOFSF @ CIN
7:10PM
J. Marquis24610218.250.280.292.572
B. PoseyCSF @ CIN
7:10PM
J. Marquis11211212.182.308.455.762
J. Altuve2BHOU vs TOR
8:10PM
R. Dickey14210001.143.143.214.357
A. GordonOFKC vs NYY
8:10PM
M. Pineda13210004.154.154.231.385
C. BeltranOFNYY @ KC
8:10PM
C. Young10221404.200.200.600.800
B. McCannCNYY @ KC
8:10PM
C. Young18211132.111.238.278.516
C. YoungOFNYY @ KC
8:10PM
C. Young16000038.000.158.000.158
D. OrtizDHBOS @ SEA
10:10PM
J. Happ10210122.200.333.300.633
C. GonzalezOFCOL @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw305224217.167.242.367.609
D. StubbsOFCOL @ LAD
10:10PM
C. Kershaw294000214.138.194.138.331
W. VenableOFSD vs WAS
10:10PM
J. Zimmermann16100003.063.063.063.125
Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 15, 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 TB
8:10PM
7332617412.438.474.5521.026
Clay BuchholzBOS @ SEA
10:10PM
812814716212.346.365.6891.055
Recommended Pickup

Jose Quintana, SP, Chicago White Sox – Quintana has been spectacular since his April 19 implosion against the Tigers, where he gave up nine earned runs in four innings pitched. Since that forgetful start, Quintana has only given up six earned runs over his four starts, while averaging seven strikeouts in 6.5 innings per start. In standard mixed leagues, Quintana may still be available for you, even though on the surface his numbers don't seem too attractive (2-3, 4.39 ERA and 1.29 WHIP).

Other Recent Recommendations: Delino DeShields, Archie Bradley, Noah Syndergaard, Torii Hunter, Addison Russell, Billy Burns and Kyle Blanks

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Carlos Martinez, STL ($6,200)
C: Salvador Perez, KC ($3,500)
1B: Michael Cuddyer, NYM ($3,600)
2B: Justin Turner, LAD ($3,700)
SS: Troy Tulowitzki, COL ($3,600)
3B: Mike Moustakas, KC ($3,800)
OF: Matt Kemp, SD ($3,800)

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