Wednesday Lineup Card: A Pirate to Pick Up

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Projected Starters – A look at Wednesday's matchups (all times Eastern)

Mariners (Felix Hernandez – R) at Indians (Josh Tomlin – L), 12:05 PM
Brewers (Shaun Marcum – R) at Pirates (Aaron Thompson), 12:35 PM
Mets (Mike Pelfrey – R) at Phillies (Kyle Kendrick – R), 1:05 PM
Dodgers (Hiroki Kuroda – R) at Cardinals (Jaime Garcia – L), 2:15 PM
Astros (Wandy Rodriguez – L) at Rockies (Aaron Cook – R), 3:10 PM
Reds (Homer Bailey - R) at Marlins (Javier Vazquez), 4:10 PM
Red Sox (Josh Beckett - R) at Rangers (Matt Harrison – L), 7:00 PM
Athletics (Trevor Cahill – R) at Yankees (CC Sabathia – L), 7:05 PM
Diamondbacks (Daniel Hudson – R) at Nationals (Livan Hernandez – R), 7:05 PM
Royals (Luke Hochevar – R) at Blue Jays (Ricky Romero – L), 7:07 PM
Tigers (Max Scherzer – R) at Rays (Wade Davis – R), 7:10 PM
Reds (Bronson Arroyo - R) at Marlins (Chris Volstad - R), 7:30 PM
Braves (Derek Lowe – R) at Cubs (Randy Wells – R), 8:05 PM
Orioles (Jeremy Guthrie – R) at Twins (Kevin Slowey – R), 8:10 PM
White Sox (Zach Stewart – R) at Angels (Jered Weaver –R), 10:05 PM
Padres (Tim Stauffer - R) at Giants (Tim Lincecum – R), 10:05 PM

Day game after a night game: SEA, CLE, MIL, PIT, NYM, PHI, LA, STL, HOU, COL, CIN, FLA, BOS, TEX

Injuries – A brief look at players who have been missing time with minor ailments and their expected returns

Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)
David Ortiz, DH, BOX – (Heel) Felt no pain during routine Tuesday, will play Wednesday if cleared by doctors.
Jose Constanza, OF, ATL – (Ankle) Could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday.
Jonathon Niese, P, NY-N – (Back) Start pushed back from Monday to Tuesday.
Raul Ibanez, OF, PHI – (Groin) Charlie Manuel indicated Ibanez's injury isn't serious.
Philip Humber, P, CHI-A – (Head) Threw a bullpen Tuesday, should return September 5.
Carlos Quentin, OF, CHI-A - (Shoulder) Reported an improved range of motion in left shoulder Tuesday.
Michael Brantley, OF, CLE – (Wirst) Will be out until at least Friday.
Victor Martinez, C, DET – (Back) Started against Tampa Bay Tuesday.
Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NY-A – (Thumb) Scratched from Tuesday's lineup with a jammed thumb.
B.J. Upton, OF, TB – (Shoulder) – Out of Tuesday's lineup.

Players on the DL
Bobby Jenks, P, BOS – (Back) Threw 24 pitches in a simulated game Monday.
Clay Buchholz, P, BOS – (Back) The Red Sox are hopeful Buchholz might return, but chances aren't high.
J.D. Drew, OF, BOS – (Shoulder) Will begin a rehab assignment Friday, should return in September.
A.J. Pierzynski, C, CHI-A – (Wrist) Caught a bullpen session without issues.
Carlos Carrasco, P, CLE – (Elbow) Won't be activated until sometime in September.
Travis Hafner, DH, CLE – (Foot) Might need season-ending surgery on his right foot.
Alexi Casilla, SS, MIN – (Hamstring) Began on-field baserunning and agility drills Monday.
Freddy Garcia, P, NY-A – (Finger) Expects to return to the Yankees on Saturday.
Dan Cortes, P, SEA – (Ankle) Placed on the 15-day DL with a bruised left ankle.
Andres Blanco, SS, TEX – (Back) Swung a bat for the first time Monday.
Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX – (Hamstring) Ran in the outfield at 75% effort Monday.
Tommy Hanson, P, ATL – (Shoulder) Had a sore shoulder after throwing Monday; will proceed on "day-to-day" basis.
Matt Lindstrom, P, COL –(Arm) Could rejoin Colorado on Friday.
Edgmer Escalona, P, COL – (Nicasio) Placed on 15-day DL with a shoulder issue.
Huston Street, P, COL – (Triceps) Could rejoin Rockies on Friday.
Rickie Weeks, 2B, MIL – (Ankle) Ran the bases and ran on a treadmill Monday.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL – (Shoulder) Took batting practice for first time since injury.
Jose Reyes, SS, NY-N – (Hamstring) Expected to begin a rehab assignment Thursday and play three or four games.
Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI – (Groin) Hopes to return by September 6.
Cole Hamels, P, PHI – (Shoulder) Retroactively placed on the 15-day DL, eligible to return Sunday.
Steve Pearce, 1B, PIT – (Finger) Out for the year with a broken finger.
Adam Wainwright, P, STL – (Elbow) Made 50 throws from 120 feet Monday.
Stephen Strasburg, P, WAS – (Elbow) Gave up two runs in three innings at a rehab start.

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

Traded
Aaron Hill, 2B, from TOR to ARI
John McDonald, SS, from TOR to ARI
Kelly Johnson, 2B, from ARI to TOR

Placed on the DL (15-day DL unless otherwise noted)
Dan Cortes, P, SEA
Cole Hamels, P, PHI
Jason Marquis, P, AZ (60-day)
Steve Pearce, 1B, PIT
Trystan Magnuson, P, OAK (60-day)
Juan Nicasio, P, COL (60-day)

Activated from DL
Shelley Duncan, OF, CLE
Alex White, P, COL

Called Up
Jake Fox, C, BAL
Anthony Recker, C, OAK
Anthony Vazquez, P, SEA
A.J. Ellis, C, LA
Brian Jeroloman, C, TOR
Zach McAllister, P, CLE
Matt Angle, CF, BAL
Ross Ohlendorf, P, PIT
Pedro Ciriaco, 3B, PIT
Pete Orr, 2B, PHI

Sent Down
Blake Davis, 2B, BAL
Josh Judy, P, CLE
Luis Valbuena, 2B, CLE

Designated for Assignment
Felix Pie, OF, BAL
Dioner Navarro, C, LA
Joe Beimel, P, PIT

Closer Watch – A closer look at intriguing ninth-inning situations (also check out our Closer Grid)

Atlanta – As Craig Kimbrel received a rest, Jonny Venters picked up his fifth save of the year with a scoreless ninth in a 3-0 game. Venters was uncharacteristically wild, walking two, but he also struck out two batters. Venters' ERA sits at a pristine 1.10, and he remains the best reliever in many fantasy formats.

Recommended Pickup

Jose Tabata, OF, PIT - Tabata was drafted in most leagues, but he was also dropped in many after struggling a bit and losing a month and a half with a quad injury. Tabata is healthy again, and his numbers since returning August 16 indicate that he is worthy of a roster spot again. In his first seven games back, Tabata went 12-for-29 (.414) with a home run, three RBI, and nine runs scored. Tabata might not be available in your league, but if for some reason he still is, make a move now.

Other recent recommendations: Alex White, Ramon Ramirez, Mike Trout, Stephen Strasburg, Will Venable

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