Thursday Lineup Card: Khris Davis, Please Stand Up!

Thursday Lineup Card: Khris Davis, Please Stand Up!

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

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

Rockies (Eddie Butler – R) at Mets (Noah Syndergaard – R), 12:10
Athletics (Sonny Gray – R) at Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle – L), 12:37
Rangers (Chi Chi Gonzalez – R) at Twins (Ervin Santana – R), 1:10
Brewers (Tyler Cravy – R) at Cubs (Jon Lester – L), 2:20
Yankees (Nathan Eovaldi – R) at Indians (Trevor Bauer – R), 7:10
Pirates (Francisco Liriano – L) at Cardinals (Lance Lynn – R), 7:15
Angels (Garrett Richards – R) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10
Reds (Keyvius Sampson – R) at Dodgers (Mat Latos – R), 10:10
Nationals (Stephen Strasburg – R) at Giants (Ryan Vogelsong – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: COL/NYM, OAK/TOR, TEX/MIN and MIL/CHC

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Carlos Gomez, OF, HOU (Knee) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Salvador Perez, C, KC (Wrist) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR (Finger) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM (Back) – Remained out of the lineup on Wednesday.
Nelson Cruz, OF, SEA (Neck) – Did not play on Wednesday.
David Peralta, OF, ARI (Quadriceps) – Did not start but was available to pinch hit on Wednesday.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL (Hamstring) – May join the team over the weekend.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, BOS (Foot) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI (Illness) – Remained out of the lineup on Wednesday.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI (Wrist) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA (Knee) – Did not play on Wednesday.
Yasmany Tomas, OF, ARI (Calf) – Did not play on Wednesday.

Players on the DL

Derek Holland, SP, TEX (Shoulder) – Expected to start at Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Tim Hudson, SP, SF (Shoulder) – Expected to pitch for Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.
Rick Porcello, SP, BOS (Triceps) – Will make a rehab start on Saturday.
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA (Wrist) – The superstar hitter has progressed to hitting in a cage, but not cleared for live hitting yet.
Carter Capps, RP, MIA (Elbow) – Threw a successful bullpen session on Tuesday.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB (Shoulder) – Could start as soon as Sunday.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB (Knee) – Expected to return to action on Friday.
Sean Marshall, RP, CIN (Shoulder) – Started throwing bullpen sessions but still no timetable for a return.
Josh Harrison, 3B, PIT (Thumb) – Went 1-for-4 in his first rehab game on Tuesday.
Rob Scahill, RP, PIT (Forearm) – Threw three scoreless innings on Tuesday.
Chad Bettis, SP, COL (Elbow) – Threw a three-inning simulated game on Tuesday.
J.B. Shuck, OF, CHW (Hamstring) – May start a rehab assignment soon.

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

Activated from the DL

Brandon Kintzler, RP, MIL

Called Up

Anthony Recker, C, NYM
Cesar Jimenez, RP, PHI
Matt McBride, OF, COL
Chris Capuano, RP, NYY

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

Kevin Plawecki, C, NYM
David Buchanan, SP, PHI
Garrett Jones, OF, NYY
Drew Stubbs, OF, COL
Brandon Kintzler, RP, MIL
Branden Pinder, RP, NYY

Closer Watch

Philadelphia Phillies – It's been smooth sailing for newly appointed closer Ken Giles, as he picked up his seventh save in his seventh chance of the season after the Phillies moved Jonathan Papelbon to the Nationals in a deadline deal. Giles has had excellent success, only giving up one earned run in the process since corralling the job for the Phillies.

Tampa Bay Rays – The Rays keep shuffling their save chances around, mixing things up between Brad Boxberger and Jake McGee, but it was Boxberger's turn on Wednesday as he shut the door on the Braves. Boxberger pitched a clean ninth inning, picking up two strikeouts, while securing his 29th save of the year.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 13, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
B. Butler1BOAK @ TOR
12:37PM
M. Buehrle7022731746.314.347.500.847
C. CrispOFOAK @ TOR
12:37PM
M. Buehrle591753738.288.323.475.797
J. BautistaOFTOR vs OAK
12:37PM
S. Gray10511200.500.500.8001.300
A. Beltre3BTEX @ MIN
1:10PM
E. Santana5713651549.228.290.526.817
S. ChooOFTEX @ MIN
1:10PM
E. Santana14520333.357.444.500.944
P. Fielder1BTEX @ MIN
1:10PM
E. Santana16643622.375.4441.0001.444
M. Napoli1BTEX @ MIN
1:10PM
E. Santana197631022.368.4781.0001.478
S. MarteOFPIT @ STL
7:15PM
L. Lynn21830023.381.519.5711.090
N. Walker2BPIT @ STL
7:15PM
L. Lynn3713731065.351.432.7301.162
P. BourjosOFSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano28940328.321.355.500.855
J. PeraltaSSSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano51175481114.333.452.5881.040
M. TroutOFLAA @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie16611452.375.500.5631.063
I. DesmondSSWAS @ SF
10:15PM
R. Vogelsong12431603.333.333.8331.167
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 13, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Francisco LirianoPIT @ STL
7:15PM
19443166152358.222.303.381.683
Jeremy GuthrieKC vs LAA
8:10PM
16035105171415.219.289.343.632
Garrett RichardsLAA @ KC
8:10PM
8919631239.213.233.351.584
Cold Batter Matchups – August 13, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Matchup Stats
Batter
Pos
Game
Pitcher
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
J. Smoak1BTOR vs OAK
12:37PM
S. Gray12100126.083.214.083.298
A. Lind1BMIL @ CHC
2:20PM
J. Lester293100112.103.133.138.271
C. Johnson3BCLE vs NYY
7:10PM
N. Eovaldi12000002.000.000.000.000
P. Alvarez3BPIT @ STL
7:15PM
L. Lynn357318410.200.275.343.618
A. McCutchenOFPIT @ STL
7:15PM
L. Lynn416301016.146.146.220.366
A. Ramirez3BPIT @ STL
7:15PM
L. Lynn29300124.103.161.103.265
M. Carpenter3BSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano24420149.167.286.250.536
J. HeywardOFSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano11200125.182.308.182.490
P. KozmaSSSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano12000007.000.000.000.000
Y. MolinaCSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano22421104.182.182.364.545
M. Reynolds1BSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano21111149.048.200.190.390
K. Wong2BSTL vs PIT
7:15PM
F. Liriano16310001.188.188.250.438
K. Morales1BKC vs LAA
8:10PM
G. Richards13211202.154.154.385.538
E. AybarSSLAA @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie34721303.206.229.324.552
D. DeJesusOFLAA @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie15210153.133.350.200.550
C. Gillaspie3BLAA @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie22500213.227.269.227.497
A. Pujols1BLAA @ KC
8:10PM
J. Guthrie17311200.176.222.353.575
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 13, 2015
Matchup Info
Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher
Game
AB
H
XBH
HR
RBI
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
OPS
Ervin SantanaMIN vs TEX
1:10PM
217592514472134.272.341.521.861
Recommended Pickup

Khris Davis, OF, Milwaukee Brewers – Last season, Davis showed a lot of promise when it came to power, but, unfortunately, this 2015 season has been hampered by injury; however, if you need a power source from free agency, Davis is an intriguing option. He's obviously prone to streaky production, but don't be surprised if Davis smacks 10-12 more home runs by season's end with a chance of even greater production. Grab Davis for the power, although don't be afraid to move on if he buries himself in an 0-for-Yuck rut.

Other Recent Recommendations:Jose Peraza, Chris Bassitt, Hector Olivera, Luis Severino, Kyle Parker, Michael Taylor and Yangervis Solarte

DraftKings Value Picks

SP: Mark Buehrle, TOR ($7,600)
C: Yan Gomes, CLE ($3,400)
1B: Ryan Zimmerman, WAS ($3,700)
2B: Rougned Odor, TEX ($3,500)
SS: Ian Desmond, WAS ($3,500)
3B: Mike Moustakas, KC ($3,500)
OF: Randal Grichuk, STL ($3,900)

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