Friday Lineup Card: Third Time's A Charm For Vidal Nuno?

Friday Lineup Card: Third Time's A Charm For Vidal Nuno?

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Cubs (Kyle Hendricks – R) at Phillies (Alec Asher – R), 7:05
Royals (Danny Duffy – L) at Orioles (Mike Wright – R), 7:05
Brewers (Jimmy Nelson – R) at Pirates (Charlie Morton – R), 7:05
Blue Jays (David Price – L) at Yankees (Luis Severino – R), 7:05
Red Sox (Wade Miley – L) at Rays (Chris Archer – R), 7:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at Indians (Cody Anderson – R), 7:10
Cardinals (John Lackey – R) at Reds (Michael Lorenzen – R), 7:10
Nationals (Gio Gonzalez – L) at Marlins (Brad Hand – L), 7:10
Mets (Steven Matz – L) at Braves (Matt Wisler – R), 7:35
Rangers (Colby Lewis – R) at Athletics (Jesse Chavez – R), 8:05
Twins (Ervin Santana – R) at White Sox (Erik Johnson – R), 8:10
Dodgers (Alex Wood – L) at Diamondbacks (Robbie Ray – L), 9:40
Astros (Dallas Keuchel – L) at Angels (Jered Weaver – R), 10:05
Rockies (Chad Bettis – R) at Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma – R), 10:10
Padres (Andrew Cashner – R) at Giants (Jake Peavy – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Tyson Ross, SP, SD (Illness) – Pitched through a stomach issue on Thursday.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM (Wrist) – May not start on Friday.
Jonathan Lucroy, C, MIL (Concussion) – Expected to sit on Friday.
Corey Kluber, SP, CLE (Hamstring) – Will throw a bullpen session on Friday.
Kolten Wong, 2B, STL (Calf) – Did not start on Thursday.
Buck Farmer, SP, DET (Forearm) – Underwent an MRI on Thursday that revealed no structural damage.
Cameron Maybin, OF, ATL (Eye) – Did not start on Thursday.
Yonder Alonso, 1B, SD (Back) – May be shut down for the rest of the season.
Josh Hamilton, OF, TEX (Knee) – Will undergo a clean-up procedure on his knee on Friday.
Franklin Gutierrez, OF, SEA (Groin) – Did not start on Thursday.
Nick Hundley, C, COL (Neck) – An MRI on Wednesday revealed a cervical strain.
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, BOS (Back) – Checked out okay after leaving Wednesday's game.
Miguel Sano, 3B, MIN (Hamstring) – Came off the bench on Wednesday to hit a go-ahead home run.

Players on the DL

Evan Scribner, RP, OAK (Shoulder) – Was placed on the 60-day DL.
Zack Wheeler, SP, NYM (Elbow) – Threw from flat ground at 70-75 feet on Wednesday.
Enrique Hernandez, SS, LAD (Hamstring) – Hernandez is about a week ahead of his return schedule.
Josh Ravin, RP, LAD (Sports Hernia) – Underwent surgery and will miss the rest of the season.
Hunter Pence, OF, SF (Oblique) – May not return to action this season.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI (Wrist) – May be cleared to take batting practice this weekend.

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

Activated from the DL

A.J. Burnett, SP, PIT

Claimed

Daniel Fields, OF, MIL

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

Daniel Fields, OF, MIL
Dusty Coleman, 3B, KC
Yohan Pino, RP, KC
Carlos Moncrief, OF, CLE

Closer Watch

Colorado Rockies – The Rockies haven't had much to get excited about of late, with their current 58-82 record on the year, although they have been getting excellent production from closer John Axford who picked up his 21st save of the season on Thursday afternoon. As of August 19th, Axford has lowered his ERA from 4.76 to 3.99, while locking down five saves and only allowing four hits in 6.2 innings pitched.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – September 11, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
R. BraunOFMIL @ PIT
7:05PM
C. Morton23841634.348.423.6091.032
J. EllsburyOFNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price571971436.333.377.526.903
C. Headley3BNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price14730312.500.533.7861.319
B. McCannCNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price231033713.435.458.8261.284
D. OrtizDHBOS @ TB
7:10PM
C. Archer207221033.350.435.6501.085
C. Santana1BCLE vs DET
7:10PM
J. Verlander50117610611.220.310.600.910
L. Forsythe2BTB vs BOS
7:10PM
W. Miley15421322.267.333.533.867
R. RiveraCTB vs BOS
7:10PM
W. Miley12510202.417.417.500.917
I. DesmondSSWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand13410354.308.500.385.885
D. Espinosa2BWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand13530212.385.429.6921.121
B. HarperOFWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand13421503.308.308.6921.000
A. Rendon2BWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand14620302.429.429.5711.000
J. WerthOFWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand18641533.333.429.6671.095
R. Zimmerman3BWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand11740020.636.6921.0001.692
S. FuldOFOAK @ TEX
8:05PM
C. Lewis10410210.400.455.6001.055
G. Beckham2BCWS vs MIN
8:10PM
E. Santana26543636.192.276.577.853
D. Freese3BLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
D. Keuchel16821622.500.556.7501.306
C. IannettaCLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
D. Keuchel15531243.333.474.6671.140
J. UptonOFSD @ SF
10:15PM
J. Peavy14721512.500.533.8571.390
B. Belt1BSF vs SD
10:15PM
A. Cashner13521224.385.438.6921.130
B. CrawfordSSSF vs SD
10:15PM
A. Cashner11511220.455.538.7271.266
J. Panik2BSF vs SD
10:15PM
A. Cashner10311100.300.300.600.900
B. PoseyCSF vs SD
10:15PM
A. Cashner201032420.500.545.8501.395
Hot Pitcher Matchups – September 11, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Jimmy NelsonMIL @ PIT
7:05PM
9621504828.219.296.276.572
Colby LewisTEX vs OAK
8:05PM
1292871101427.217.291.296.587
Jered WeaverLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
1553310310433.213.248.315.563
Cold Batter Matchups – September 11, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. LucroyCMIL @ PIT
7:05PM
C. Morton16100023.063.167.063.229
J. SeguraSSMIL @ PIT
7:05PM
C. Morton22300002.136.136.136.273
S. DrewSSNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price10000015.000.091.000.091
B. GardnerOFNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price26500246.192.300.192.492
B. RyanSSNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price12310004.250.250.333.583
C. YoungOFNYY vs TOR
7:05PM
D. Price14100015.071.133.071.205
P. Alvarez3BPIT vs MIL
7:05PM
J. Nelson10000023.000.231.000.231
G. PolancoOFPIT vs MIL
7:05PM
J. Nelson12310003.250.250.333.583
B. Holt3BBOS @ TB
7:10PM
C. Archer14310004.214.214.286.500
D. Pedroia2BBOS @ TB
7:10PM
C. Archer18300245.167.304.167.471
T. Frazier3BCIN vs STL
7:10PM
J. Lackey14211324.143.250.357.607
B. HamiltonOFCIN vs STL
7:10PM
J. Lackey14300013.214.267.214.481
B. Phillips2BCIN vs STL
7:10PM
J. Lackey20400004.200.238.200.438
J. Kipnis2BCLE vs DET
7:10PM
J. Verlander394104713.103.229.128.357
J. MathisCMIA vs WAS
7:10PM
G. Gonzalez14200014.143.200.143.343
M. Prado3BMIA vs WAS
7:10PM
G. Gonzalez14300112.214.267.214.481
D. Solano2BMIA vs WAS
7:10PM
G. Gonzalez16310016.188.235.250.485
E. Longoria3BTB vs BOS
7:10PM
W. Miley13221125.154.267.462.728
W. RamosCWAS @ MIA
7:10PM
B. Hand10110111.100.182.200.382
M. SemienSSOAK @ TEX
8:05PM
C. Lewis10000004.000.000.000.000
E. Sogard2BOAK @ TEX
8:05PM
C. Lewis14300113.214.267.214.481
S. VogtCOAK @ TEX
8:05PM
C. Lewis13100013.077.143.077.220
A. Beltre3BTEX vs OAK
8:05PM
J. Chavez10100112.100.167.100.267
M. Moreland1BTEX vs OAK
8:05PM
J. Chavez11111105.091.091.364.455
C. CarterDHHOU @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver20411107.200.200.350.550
J. MarisnickOFHOU @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver10100001.100.100.100.200
C. RasmusOFHOU @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver13110014.077.143.154.297
J. VillarSSHOU @ LAA
10:05PM
J. Weaver13100002.077.143.077.220
E. AybarSSLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
D. Keuchel26620405.231.231.308.538
K. CalhounOFLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
D. Keuchel12200016.167.231.167.397
C. CowgillOFLAA vs HOU
10:05PM
D. Keuchel18310111.167.211.222.433
J. Morneau1BCOL @ SEA
10:10PM
H. Iwakuma11210002.182.182.273.455
C. BarmesSSSD @ SF
10:15PM
J. Peavy21500203.238.238.238.476
Cold Pitcher Matchups – September 11, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Brad HandMIA vs WAS
7:10PM
10638183201719.358.447.5941.041
Jesse ChavezOAK @ TEX
8:05PM
8122125121120.272.366.562.928
Andrew CashnerSD @ SF
10:15PM
92329511817.348.396.563.959
Recommended Pickup

Vidal Nuno, SP, Seattle Mariners – Now with his third team in as many years, Nuno may have found a home in Seattle where he's pitched quite well out of the bullpen. Nuno brings a good 65:17 K: BB rate in 69.2 innings, while holding a 2.97 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. The Mariners recently called upon Nuno for a spot start on Wednesday, replacing James Paxton, and he pitched masterfully allowing only one hit in seven innings pitched. Nuno gave up two walks, but struck out 10 Rangers' hitters to give the Mariners a much needed win. You really only want to snag Nuno in deeper leagues, but keep in mind he was a decent prospect at one time for the Yankees and may be finally fulfilling his potential.

Other Recent Recommendations:Carl Crawford, Tanner Roark, Joe Panik, Javier Baez, Joe Kelly, Justin Morneau and Corey Seager

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Hisashi Iwakuma, SEA ($8,500)
C: Miguel Montero, CHC ($3,400)
1B: Adam Lind, MIL ($4,100)
2B: Rougned Odor, TEX ($4,000)
SS: Corey Seager, LAD ($3,500)
3B: Evan Longoria, TB ($3,800)
OF: Domingo Santana, MIL ($3,600)

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