Tuesday Lineup Card: Back Rubby

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Updated on June 24, 2014 12:33AM EST

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

White Sox (Jose Quintana – L) at Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez – R), 7:05
Marlins (Andrew Heaney – L) at Phillies (David Buchanan – R), 7:05
Yankees (David Phelps – R) at Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle – L), 7:07
Pirates (Jeff Locke – L) at Rays (Chris Archer – R), 7:10
Athletics (Scott Kazmir – L) at Mets (Bartolo Colon – R), 7:10
Tigers (Drew Smyly – L) at Rangers (Colby Lewis – R), 8:05
Reds (Homer Bailey – R) at Cubs (Jake Arrieta – R), 8:05
Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L) at Royals (Danny Duffy – L), 8:10
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at Brewers (Yovani Gallardo – R), 8:10
Braves (Aaron Harang – R) at Astros (Scott Feldman – R), 8:10
Cardinals (Shelby Miller – R) at Rockies (Jorge De La Rosa – L), 8:40
Indians (Justin Masterson – R) at Diamondbacks (Wade Miley – L), 9:40
Twins (Kyle Gibson – R) at Angels (C.J. Wilson – L), 10:05
Red Sox (Jake Peavy – R) at Mariners (Erasmo Ramirez – R), 10:10
Padres (Jesse Hahn – R) at Giants (Tim Hudson – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Jose Bautista, OF, TOR (hamstring) – Mild strain; could be out only a couple days
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (back) – Still avoiding DL, for now, but has missed seven straight
Brandon Phillips, 2B, CIN (heel) – Out with bruise Monday; should be back soon
Chris Owings, SS, ARI (ankle) – Thinks he'll be back in Tuesday
Bud Norris, SP, BAL (groin) – May have next start pushed to Saturday
Chase Headley, 3B, SD (back) – Out again Monday, but potentially available off bench
Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, MIA (elbow) – Could possibly start Tuesday
Tony Gwynn Jr., OF, PHI (personal) – Will be back with the team Tuesday

Players on the DL

Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (thumb) – 1-for-1, BB, R in three innings in LF Monday in High-A
Cliff Lee, SP, PHI (elbow) – Bullpen Tuesday, then could be cleared for sim game Saturday
Gerrit Cole, SP, PIT (shoulder) – Threw 84-pitch sim game Monday
Andrew Cashner, SP, SD (shoulder) – Sounds minor; should miss minimum time
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA (back) – Began rehab assignment in High-A Monday
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS (hamstring) – Played rehab game in Low-A Monday
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (ankle) – Resumed running Monday
James Paxton, SP, SEA (back) – Slated for 20-to-25-pitch bullpen Friday
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF (thumb) – Hopes to start rehab assignment in High-A this week
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT (appendectomy) – Played in sim game Monday; could return Tuesday
Robbie Erlin, SP, SD (elbow) – Playing catch; two weeks from throwing bullpens
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS (hamstring) – Expected to return Thursday
Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR (finger) – Jays hoping he can return by end of July
Eddie Butler, SP, COL (shoulder) – Cleared to resume throwing Monday
Joe Kelly, SP, STL (hamstring) – First rehab start in Triple-A coming Friday
Casey Kelly, SP, SD (elbow) – Moved to 60-day DL
Luke Hochevar, RP, KC (elbow) – Hopes to resume throwing in September
Mike Adams, RP, PHI (shoulder) – Won't be back 'til after All-Star break
Marco Scutaro, 2B, SF (back) – Starting rehab assignment Tuesday
Brett Anderson, SP, COL (finger) – Threw live BP Monday
Tyler Chatwood, SP, COL (elbow) – Also threw live BP on Monday
Juan Uribe, 3B, LAD (hamstring) – Dhing in High-A rehab game Monday
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS (finger) – Scratched from rehab game due to swelling in finger
Daniel Hudson, SP, ARI (elbow) – Pitching from a mound Tuesday
Christian Bergman, SP, COL (hand) – Had MRI; status uncertain for Wednesday start
Eric Chavez, 3B, ARI (knee) – Slowed down rehab; sounds a long ways away
Boone Logan, RP, COL (elbow) – Will need rehab assignment
Rafael Furcal, SS, MIA (hamstring) – Sounds like a significant tear

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

Placed on DL
Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR (finger)
Andrew Cashner, SP, SD (shoulder)
Mike McKenry, C, COL (bereavement list)
Jerry Sands, OF, TB (wrist)
Ehire Adrianza, SS, SF (hamstring)
Kyle Blanks, OF, OAK (calf)

Called Up
Odrisamer Despaigne, SP, SD
Eric Fornataro, RP, STL
Pete Kozma, SS, STL
Anthony Gose, OF, TOR
Kevin Pillar, OF, TOR
Jackson Williams, C, COL
B.J. Rosenberg, RP, PHI

Sent Down
Erik Kratz, C, TOR
Ethan Martin, RP, PHI
Francisco Peguero, OF, BAL (outrighted)

Closer Watch

White Sox – Ronald Belisario absorbed his fourth blown save in spectacular fashion Monday, putting two men on base in advance of a game-ending Chris Davis home run. It's just the latest in a long line of weak efforts by Belisario, who's allowed 12 runs (11 earned) in his last 12 appearances, dating back to May 20. Chicago's bullpen is absolutely horrible, with Javy Guerra and Daniel Webb perhaps the next options on the list. If you can avoid owning anyone in this bullpen… avoid owning anyone in this bullpen.

Hot Batter Matchups – June 24, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
C. Beltran	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	33	8	5	3	4	1	5	.242	.265	.576	.840
B. Gardner	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	20	10	3	1	2	1	1	.500	.524	.800	1.324
B. McCann	C	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	16	5	2	1	3	2	1	.313	.389	.563	.951
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	51	23	2	0	5	1	2	.451	.453	.510	.963
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	D. Phelps	11	5	3	2	4	1	2	.455	.500	1.091	1.591
A. Lind	1B	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	D. Phelps	12	4	4	2	3	1	3	.333	.385	1.000	1.385
A. Rizzo	1B	CHC vs CIN 8:05PM	H. Bailey	13	4	1	0	1	6	1	.308	.526	.385	.911
N. Schierholtz	OF	CHC vs CIN 8:05PM	H. Bailey	18	7	3	1	3	0	5	.389	.389	.667	1.056
A. Avila	C	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	13	4	2	2	2	3	2	.308	.438	.769	1.207
M. Cabrera	3B	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	17	6	2	0	3	3	0	.353	.409	.471	.880
A. Jackson	OF	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	21	8	3	1	1	1	6	.381	.409	.619	1.028
V. Martinez	DH	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	14	7	2	0	3	0	0	.500	.500	.643	1.143
A. Ramirez	3B	MIL vs WAS 8:10PM	J. Zimmermann	19	7	4	1	2	0	2	.368	.368	.684	1.053
D. Espinosa	2B	WAS @ MIL 8:10PM	Y. Gallardo	10	2	2	1	3	1	1	.200	.273	.600	.873
A. LaRoche	1B	WAS @ MIL 8:10PM	Y. Gallardo	26	9	5	2	6	3	7	.346	.414	.692	1.106
M. Holliday	OF	STL @ COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	10	4	0	0	1	2	4	.400	.500	.400	.900
Y. Molina	C	STL @ COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	11	5	1	1	2	1	0	.455	.500	.727	1.227
K. Morales	1B	MIN @ LAA 10:05PM	C. Wilson	21	9	2	0	0	1	1	.429	.455	.524	.978
J. Willingham	OF	MIN @ LAA 10:05PM	C. Wilson	24	8	5	2	6	1	6	.333	.360	.708	1.068
R. Cano	2B	SEA vs BOS 10:10PM	J. Peavy	12	5	3	1	4	0	2	.417	.417	.833	1.250
E. Chavez	OF	SEA vs BOS 10:10PM	J. Peavy	14	5	2	0	1	0	2	.357	.357	.571	.929
K. Seager	3B	SEA vs BOS 10:10PM	J. Peavy	11	3	2	1	2	0	1	.273	.273	.636	.909
C. Maybin	OF	SD @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	19	7	2	1	3	2	6	.368	.429	.579	1.008

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 24, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
There are no pitchers who qualify as "hot" today.

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – June 24, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
K. Johnson	2B	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	14	3	0	0	1	0	2	.214	.267	.214	.481
A. Soriano	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	46	8	2	2	4	0	11	.174	.170	.304	.475
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	D. Phelps	12	2	1	1	1	2	5	.167	.286	.417	.702
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ NYM 7:10PM	B. Colon	23	5	5	0	1	0	6	.217	.217	.435	.652
S. Castro	SS	CHC vs CIN 8:05PM	H. Bailey	30	6	2	2	4	2	6	.200	.250	.400	.650
L. Valbuena	3B	CHC vs CIN 8:05PM	H. Bailey	14	1	1	0	0	3	2	.071	.235	.143	.378
R. Davis	OF	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	19	7	1	0	2	0	4	.368	.350	.421	.771
T. Hunter	OF	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	22	2	2	1	1	3	6	.091	.200	.273	.473
D. Kelly	OF	DET @ TEX 8:05PM	C. Lewis	11	2	0	0	1	1	3	.182	.250	.182	.432
B. Upton	OF	ATL @ HOU 8:10PM	S. Feldman	13	1	0	0	0	3	5	.077	.368	.077	.445
D. Fowler	OF	HOU vs ATL 8:10PM	A. Harang	15	2	2	0	0	3	6	.133	.316	.400	.716
C. Gomez	OF	MIL vs WAS 8:10PM	J. Zimmermann	10	0	0	0	0	1	6	.000	.091	.000	.091
D. Span	OF	WAS @ MIL 8:10PM	Y. Gallardo	16	1	1	0	0	1	3	.063	.118	.125	.243
J. Werth	OF	WAS @ MIL 8:10PM	Y. Gallardo	14	4	1	0	5	0	5	.286	.267	.357	.624
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ COL 8:40PM	J. De La Rosa	16	2	2	0	0	2	8	.125	.222	.250	.472
J. Mauer	C	MIN @ LAA 10:05PM	C. Wilson	22	2	0	0	2	1	7	.091	.167	.091	.258
K. Suzuki	C	MIN @ LAA 10:05PM	C. Wilson	22	2	1	0	3	2	6	.091	.160	.136	.296
C. Headley	3B	SD @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	19	3	1	1	1	2	6	.158	.238	.316	.554
S. Smith	OF	SD @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	15	2	0	0	0	1	1	.133	.235	.133	.369
W. Venable	OF	SD @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	20	4	1	1	1	1	6	.200	.238	.350	.588

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 24, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Mark Buehrle	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	350	107	29	11	35	11	45	.306	.331	.460	.791
Jordan Zimmermann	WAS @ MIL 8:10PM	73	21	13	4	7	10	16	.288	.378	.560	.938
Jake Peavy	BOS @ SEA 10:10PM	63	21	12	4	10	3	10	.333	.364	.674	1.038

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Recommended Pickup
Rubby De La Rosa, SP, BOS – He owns a 2.51 ER and 1.02 WHIP. He's got a 30:8 K:BB in 32.1 innings. He throws 95 with ease. The Red Sox may have a logjam of sorts in the rotation, but I simply don't see De La Rosa being the odd man out of that crew – not with results like these. The former Dodgers prospect has reined in his control issues and looks like he could be a fantasy stud in the making. Clay Buchholz (knee) and Brandon Workman (suspension) are due back soon, sure, but that doesn't make me fear owning De La Rosa at all. In AL-only leagues, he should be long gone, but he should be flying off the shelves in mixers as well.

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