Wednesday Lineup Card: Dotel for the Save

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

Astros (Wandy Rodriguez – L) at Reds (Bronson Arroyo), 12:35 PM
Rays (James Shields – R) at Yankees (Phil Hughes), 1:05 PM
Brewers (Randy Wolf – L) at Cubs (Matt Garza – R), 2:20 PM
Padres (Anthony Bass - R) at Rockies (Aaron Cook – R), 3:10 PM
Pirates (Ross Ohlendorf – R) at Diamondbacks (Wade Miley – L), 3:40 PM
White Sox (Mark Buehrle – L) at Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez – R), 7:05 PM
Nationals (Brad Peacock – R) at Phillies (Vance Worley- R), 7:05 PM
Rays (Jeremy Hellickson – R) at Yankees (CC Sabathia – L), 7:05 PM
Angels (Dan Haren – R) at Blue Jays (Dustin McGowan – R), 7:07 PM
Orioles (Tommy Hunter – R) at Red Sox (Josh Beckett – R), 7:10 PM
Braves (Derek Lowe – R) at Marlins (Javier Vazquez – R), 7:10 PM
Tigers (Max Scherzer – R) at Royals (Felipe Paulino – R), 8:10 PM
Mariners (Michael Pineda – R) at Twins (Kevin Slowey – R), 8:10 PM
Mets (Chris Schwinden – R) at Cardinals (Jaime Garcia – L), 8:15 PM
Rangers (C.J. Wilson – L) at Athletics (Brandon McCarthy – R), 10:05 PM
Giants (Ryan Vogelsong – R) at Dodgers (Dana Eveland – L), 10:10 PM

Day game after a night game: HOU, CIN, TB*, NYY*, MIL, CHI-N, SD, COL, PIT, ARI

*Day-night doubleheader

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

Carlos Guillen, 2B, DET – (Calf) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Billy Butler, 1B, KC – (Illness) Out of Tuesday's game with the flu.
Adam Jones, OF, BAL – (Thumb) Starting first game this month Tuesday.
Ben Zobrist, 2B, TB – (Personal) Will miss Tuesday's game due to birth of his daughter.
Kevin Youkilis, 1B, BOS – (Hip) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, CLE – (Back) Left Tuesday's game, won't play in second game of doubleheader.
Mark Buehrle, P, CHI-A – (Shoulder) In line to start Wednesday.
Jack Hannahan, 3B, CLE – (Calf) Back in Tuesday's lineup.
Hunter Pence, OF, PHI – (Knee) Left Tuesday's game with an injury, reportedly not serious.
Jason Bay, OF, NY-N – (Illness) Out of Tuesday's lineup.
Todd Helton, 1B, COL – (Back) Took batting practice and ground balls Tuesday, not ready to start yet.
Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL – (Hip) Will return this season, potentially as soon as Tuesday.
Jair Jurrjens, P, ATL – (Knee) Threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Monday.
Wilson Valdez, SS, PHI – (Hamstring) Played in Tuesday's game.
Laynce Nix, OF, WAS – (Groin) Played in Tuesday's game.
Matt Holliday, OF, STL – (Hand) Potentially out for St. Louis's next six games.

Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)

Players on the DL
Yunel Escobar, SS, TOR – (Elbow) Placed on 15-day DL, could play Monday.
Michael Brantley, OF, CLE – (Wrist) Expects to be full strength for spring training.
J.D. Drew, OF, BOS – (Finger) Received a cortisone shot in fractured middle finger.
Tommy Hanson, P, ATL – (Shoulder) Threw two simulated innings Monday.

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

Placed on the DL (15-day DL unless otherwise noted)
Yunel Escobar, SS, TOR

Activated from DL
Ryan Mattheus, P, WAS

Called Up
Corey Kluber, P, CLE

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

STL – Jason Motte entered a save situation for the Cardinals on Monday, but he didn't finish it. The Cardinals went to Arthur Rhodes and then finally finished it with Octavio Dotel, who picked up his second save of the year. The final damage on Motte was two hits, two runs (both earned) and a hold (of course). With Tony La Russa at the helm, we really never know who is going to close, but Motte's sparkling 1.81 ERA will be tough to go away from. But don't expect a long leash.

NYY – Mariano Rivera recorded his 43rd save of the season with a clean inning Monday against Minnesota. Normally, this wouldn't be Closer Watch worthy, but he set the career saves record, reaching #602 and passing Trevor Hoffman. Congratulations to Mariano.

Recommended Pickup

Octavio Dotel, RP, STL

Late saves are sweet, sweet manna for fantasy owners, and they're notoriously difficult to find. Although Dotel is no guarantee to get the opportunities, the fact that he closed the game out for Tony La Russa on Monday night combined with Jason Motte's recent relative struggles and finally the fact that Dotel is one of those so-beloved veterans could mean he'll be in line for more.

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