Friday Lineup Card: Zunino For Power

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Rays (Alex Colome – R) at Orioles (Kevin Gausman – R), 1:05
Nationals (Tanner Roark – R at Cubs (Jason Hammel – R), 4:05
Rays (Jake Odorizzi – R) at Orioles (Chris Tillman – R), 7:05
Red Sox (Brandon Workman – R) at Yankees (Vidal Nuno – L), 7:05
Braves (Julio Teheran – R) at Phillies (Kyle Kendrick – R), 7:05
Mets (Jacob DeGrom – R) at Pirates (Brandon Cumpton – R), 7:05
White Sox (John Danks – L) at Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey –R), 7:07
Athletics (Jesse Chavez – R) at Marlins (Anthony DeSclafani – R), 7:10
Twins (Kevin Correia – R) at Rangers (Nick Tepesch – R), 8:05
Angels (Matt Shoemaker – R) at Royals (Jason Vargas – L), 8:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at Astros (Brad Peacock – R), 8:10
Rockies (Tyler Matzak – L) at Brewers (Kyle Lohse – R), 8:10
Diamondbacks (Brandon McCarthy – R) at Padres (Tyson Ross – R), 10:10
Indians (Trevor Bauer – R) at Mariners (Chris Young – R), 10:10
Cardinals (Carlos Martinez – R) at Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu – L), 10:10
Reds (Johnny Cueto – R) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner – L), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD (Shoulder) – Did not start on Thursday due to doctor's appointment.
Mike Morse, OF, SF (Illness) – Scratched from Thursday's lineup.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW (Leg) – Left Thursday's game with cramps.
Shelby Miller, SP, STL (Back) – Expected to start on Sunday.
Junior Lake, OF, CHC (Undisclosed) – Left Thursday's game after sliding into the outfield wall.
Starling Marte, OF, PIT (Finger) – Did not start on Thursday.
Danny Santana, SS, MIN (Knee) – Did not start on Thursday and waiting on MRI results.
Jose Bautista, OF, TOR (Hamstring) – Did not start on Thursday but could be back Friday or Saturday.
Mike Napoli, 1B, BOS (Foot) – Expected to return to lineup on Friday after fouling ball off foot.
Bud Norris, SP, BAL (Groin) – Will miss his scheduled start on Friday and may be headed to the DL after MRI results show a strain.

Players on the DL

Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL (Finger) – Hit off a tee on Thursday and will likely start rehab assignment next week.
Derek Holland, SP, TEX (Knee) – Will throw a simulated game on Saturday.
Alexi Ogando, SP, TEX (Elbow) – Shut down for three weeks.
Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CHC (Oblique) – Expected to start rehab soon.
Gavin Floyd, SP, ATL (Elbow) – Will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on Wednesday.
Tyler Thornburg, SP, MIL (Elbow) – Is not throwing as of yet, but rehab process is moving forward nicely.
Scott Elbert, RP, LAD (Elbow) – Moving to Triple-A Albuquerque for his rehab assignment.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (Back) - Will take it easy for the next few days after being placed on the DL on Wednesday.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (Thumb) – Expected to be activated early next week.
Jesse Crain, RP, HOU (Biceps) – Not expected to return before the All-Star break.
Francisco Liriano, SP, PIT (Oblique) – Threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Thursday.
Robbie Erlin, SP, SD (Elbow) – Transferred to the 60-Day DL
Boone Logan, RP, COL (Elbow) – Expected to have first rehab start this week.
Dillon Gee, SP, NYM (Back) – Will have next rehab start on Sunday.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA (Back) – Expected to return to the Marlins on Wednesday.
Anthony Bass, RP, HOU (Ribs) – Likely to return to the bullpen next week.
Matt Albers, RP, HOU (Shoulder) – No timetable for return after throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday.
Brett Anderson, SP, COL (Finger) – Not expected t o return before the All-Star Break.
Tyler Chatwood, RP, COL (Elbow) – Not expected to return before the All-Star Break.
Josh Fields, RP, HOU (Forearm) – Eligible to return from DL on Monday, but may need a rehab assignment.

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

Activated from the DL

Juan Lagares, OF, NYM
Wilson Ramos, C, WAS
Juan Uribe, 3B, LAD
Michael McKenry, C, COL – (bereavement list)

Claimed

Irving Falu, 3B, SD – (from MIL)

Called Up

Jose Veras, RP, HOU
Eric Surkamp, SP, CHW
Jorge Polanco, SS, MIN

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

Scott Downs, RP, CHW
Wilmer Flores, SS, NYM
Kyle Farnsworth, RP, HOU
Yohan Pino, SP, MIN
Evan Reed, SP, DET
Jackson Williams, C, COL
Jesus Montero, C, SEA
Sandy Leon, C, WAS
Brad Snyder, OF, TEX

Closer Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates – Over his last two appearances (June 22 and 24) Melancon managed to lock down two saves, but he did give up three earned runs on five hits over those two games. It's nothing to be too concerned about right now, but worth watching if Melancon has trouble settling down in his ninth inning appearances. It's not a bad idea to pick up set-up man Tony Watson just in case, who happens to be sporting a ridiculously good 5-0 record with a 0.76 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Plus, you have to love Watson's ability to strike out hitters (45 K in 35.7 IP).

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – June 27, 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
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS @ CHC 4:05PM	J. Hammel	25	9	3	1	4	2	2	.360	.407	.560	.967
C. Johnson	3B	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	16	6	3	0	3	0	1	.375	.375	.563	.938
A. Simmons	SS	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	12	4	1	1	1	0	2	.333	.333	.583	.917
D. Uggla	2B	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	39	12	6	2	7	3	4	.308	.386	.564	.950
J. Upton	OF	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	17	5	2	2	4	3	5	.294	.381	.647	1.028
J. Rollins	SS	PHI vs ATL 7:05PM	J. Teheran	16	5	2	1	2	1	1	.313	.353	.563	.915
A. Dunn	1B	CWS @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	13	6	2	2	4	1	3	.462	.500	.923	1.423
P. Konerko	1B	CWS @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	11	3	2	1	1	1	1	.273	.385	.636	1.021
D. Navarro	C	TOR vs CWS 7:07PM	J. Danks	17	7	4	2	3	1	1	.412	.444	.882	1.327
A. Beltre	3B	TEX vs MIN 8:05PM	K. Correia	19	5	3	2	2	0	5	.263	.263	.632	.895
T. Tulowitzki	SS	COL @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	21	7	4	1	2	2	3	.333	.391	.667	1.058
J. Hamilton	OF	LAA @ KC 8:10PM	J. Vargas	25	5	4	3	5	2	5	.200	.259	.600	.859
A. Pujols	1B	LAA @ KC 8:10PM	J. Vargas	19	6	4	1	4	0	3	.316	.300	.684	.984
P. Goldschmidt	1B	ARI @ SD 10:10PM	T. Ross	14	5	3	2	4	1	3	.357	.400	.929	1.329
N. Swisher	1B	CLE @ SEA 10:10PM	C. Young	10	4	3	1	2	1	2	.400	.455	.900	1.355
B. Phillips	2B	CIN @ SF 10:15PM	M. Bumgarner	10	4	0	0	1	1	0	.400	.455	.400	.855

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 27, 2014

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Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 27, 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
Julio Teheran	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	92	17	6	4	7	3	18	.185	.211	.347	.557
Madison Bumgarner	SF vs CIN 10:15PM	81	12	3	2	10	2	19	.148	.169	.235	.404

Cold Batter Matchups – June 27, 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
I. Desmond	SS	WAS @ CHC 4:05PM	J. Hammel	16	4	0	0	0	0	3	.250	.250	.250	.500
A. LaRoche	1B	WAS @ CHC 4:05PM	J. Hammel	15	2	1	1	3	3	5	.133	.278	.333	.611
D. Span	OF	WAS @ CHC 4:05PM	J. Hammel	10	1	1	0	0	0	2	.100	.100	.300	.400
J. Heyward	OF	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	25	5	1	0	1	2	6	.200	.259	.240	.499
B. Upton	OF	ATL @ PHI 7:05PM	K. Kendrick	11	4	0	0	0	0	4	.364	.364	.364	.727
D. Brown	OF	PHI vs ATL 7:05PM	J. Teheran	10	1	0	0	0	1	1	.100	.182	.100	.282
M. Byrd	OF	PHI vs ATL 7:05PM	J. Teheran	11	1	1	0	0	1	5	.091	.167	.273	.439
C. Ruiz	C	PHI vs ATL 7:05PM	J. Teheran	10	2	0	0	0	0	2	.200	.200	.200	.400
D. Stubbs	OF	COL @ MIL 8:10PM	K. Lohse	17	3	0	0	0	1	3	.176	.222	.176	.399
M. Montero	C	ARI @ SD 10:10PM	T. Ross	12	1	0	0	1	0	3	.083	.083	.083	.167
G. Parra	OF	ARI @ SD 10:10PM	T. Ross	17	6	2	0	0	0	3	.353	.353	.471	.824
J. Bruce	OF	CIN @ SF 10:15PM	M. Bumgarner	12	1	0	0	2	0	4	.083	.083	.083	.167
R. Ludwick	OF	CIN @ SF 10:15PM	M. Bumgarner	17	1	1	0	2	1	3	.059	.111	.118	.229
J. Votto	1B	CIN @ SF 10:15PM	M. Bumgarner	11	3	1	1	2	0	4	.273	.273	.545	.818
H. Pence	OF	SF vs CIN 10:15PM	J. Cueto	29	8	2	0	0	1	11	.276	.300	.345	.645

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 27, 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
John Danks	CWS @ TOR 7:07PM	66	20	9	3	11	4	8	.303	.343	.529	.872
Brandon McCarthy	ARI @ SD 10:10PM	76	23	8	1	6	4	8	.303	.337	.430	.767

Recommended Pickup

Mike Zunino, C, SEA– Over the last week, Zunino has been one of the hottest hitters in the game with four homers over his last five games played. He has also raised his batting average from .217 to .231, going 7-for-20 (.350) with six runs and five RBI in the process. I'm not saying Zunino will keep this sort of play up from here on out, but if you need a short-term fill at catcher go ahead and snag him while he's scorching hot. Zunino certainly has the talent to be more than a short-term option for you considering his skill set and quick ascent through the Mariners' farm system, especially if you need the power. Zunino has a great shot of hitting 25 homers this season assuming his contact rate continues to swing up in the right direction. Not too shabby, eh?

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DraftStreet Value Picks

SP: Jason Vargas, KC ($14,425)
C: Mike Zunino, SEA ($4,719)
1B: Joe Mauer, MIN ($6,154)
2B: Ben Zobrist, TB ($5,197)
SS: J.J. Hardy, BAL ($4,564)
3B: Brock Holt, BOS ($6,041)
OF: Marcell Ozuna, MIA ($3,894)