Friday Lineup Card: Drew For You!

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Updated on August 28, 2014 10:34PM EST

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

Reds (Mike Leake – R) at Pirates (Edinson Volquez – R), 7:05
Twins (Trevor May – R) at Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez – R), 7:05
Yankees (Chris Capuano – L) at Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle – L), 7:07
Red Sox (Anthony Ranaudo – R) at Rays (Chris Archer – R), 7:10
Phillies (David Buchanan – R) at Mets (Jacob deGrom – R), 7:10
Marlins (Tom Koehler – R) at Braves (Ervin Santana – R), 7:35
Indians (Danny Salazar – R) at Royals (Jason Vargas – L), 8:10
Rangers (Scott Baker – R) at Astros (Brett Oberholtzer – L), 8:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at White Sox (Scott Carroll – R), 8:10
Cubs (Kyle Hendricks – R) at Cardinals (Shelby Miller – R), 8:15
Rockies (Christian Bergman – R) at Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter – R), 9:40
Athletics (Jon Lester – L) at Angels (Jered Weaver – R), 10:05
Dodgers (Dan Haren – R) at Padres (Andrew Cashner – R), 10:10
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez – R), 10:10
Brewers (Wily Peralta – R) at Giants (Ryan Vogelsong – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Daniel Murphy, 2B, NYM (Calf) – Will undergo an MRI on Friday.
Robbie Grossman, OF, HOU (Ankle) – Did not start Thursday's game.
Josh Edgin, RP, NYM (Elbow) – Was available for Thursday's game.
Alex Rios, OF, TEX (Thumb) – Did not start on Thursday and may miss more time over the weekend.
Brandon Crawford, SS, SF (Shoulder) – Did not start on Thursday.
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD (Ankle) – X-rays came back negative.
Anthony Rizzo, 1B, CHC (Back) – Did not start on Thursday.

Players on the DL

Justin Ruggiano, OF, CHC (Ankle) – Will visit a specialist to gauge the full extent of his injury.
Jed Lowrie, SS, OAK (Finger) – Took his first on-field batting practice since going on the DL.
Jonny Venters, RP, ATL (Elbow) – Suffered a full UCL tear and will likely be out for a year.
Vic Black, RP, NYM (Neck) – Was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday.
Michael Mariot, RP, KC (Undisclosed) – Was placed on the 60-day DL on Thursday.
Yadier Molina, C, STL (Thumb) – Expected to be activated from the DL on Friday.
Masahiro Tanaka, SP, NYY (Elbow) – Threw a simulated game on Thursday.
Luke Putkonen, RP, DET (Elbow) – Will start a rehab assignment heading into the weekend.
Xander Bogaerts, SS, BOS (Concussion) – Likely to be activated from the 7-day DL on Saturday.
Mike Adams, RP, PHI (Shoulder) – Scheduled to pitch again on Friday during rehab.

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)

Michael Mariot, SP, KC (60-day DL)
Vic Black, RP, NYM

Activated from the DL

Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP, NYM
Scott Downs, RP, KC

Called Up

Dylan Axelrod, RP, CIN
Michael Mariot, RP, KC
Jimmy Paredes, 3B, BAL
Evan Scribner, RP, OAK

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

Daniel Corcino, SP, CIN
Kevin Gausman, SP, BAL
Drew Pomeranz, SP, COL
Liam Hendricks, SP, KC
Edwin Escobar, RP, BOS
Erasmo Ramirez, SP, SEA
Wade LeBlanc, RP, LAA

Claimed

Jayson Nix, 3B, KC – (from the Pittsburgh Pirates)
Nolan Reimold, OF, ARI – (from the Toronto Blue Jays)

Signed

Chris Young, OF, NYY

Closer Watch

New York Yankees – I am by no means knocking closer David Robertson, as he's done a fine job locking down games for the Yankees this season; however, you have to wonder what the Yankees plans will be with their dominant eighth-inning man, Dellin Betances, heading into the future. Some say he's in the perfect role already, some say he's the next Yankees' closer, but it's pretty evident that most agree Betances is as nasty as they come (5-0, 1.52 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 114 K in 77 innings pitched). If for some reason Betances is floating around out there in a keeper set-up, he's a legitimate grab regardless if he stays an eighth-inning guy or not. My most educated hunch has the Yanks sticking with things if they can bring Robertson back (free agent in 2015) without having to gut their pocketbook, but it's highly possible they let Robertson (29-years old) go and ease Betances into the closer role in 2015. Either way, you want Betances in any keeper format.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 29, 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
J. Bruce	OF	CIN @ PIT 7:05PM	E. Volquez	11	6	2	1	2	3	2	.545	.643	.909	1.552
S. Schumaker	2B	CIN @ PIT 7:05PM	E. Volquez	17	5	3	0	4	5	2	.294	.435	.471	.905
R. Martin	C	PIT vs CIN 7:05PM	M. Leake	27	10	2	1	6	0	4	.370	.345	.519	.863
G. Sanchez	1B	PIT vs CIN 7:05PM	M. Leake	11	4	2	1	3	2	0	.364	.462	.727	1.189
N. Walker	2B	PIT vs CIN 7:05PM	M. Leake	35	11	5	1	11	7	6	.314	.432	.514	.946
C. Beltran	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	38	9	6	4	5	1	6	.237	.256	.605	.862
S. Drew	SS	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	14	6	2	1	2	1	1	.429	.467	.714	1.181
B. Gardner	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	26	11	4	1	3	1	2	.423	.429	.692	1.121
B. McCann	C	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	21	9	3	1	3	2	1	.429	.478	.667	1.145
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	52	24	3	1	8	2	2	.462	.473	.577	1.050
J. Bautista	OF	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	C. Capuano	19	7	4	2	4	5	5	.368	.520	.789	1.309
D. Ortiz	DH	BOS @ TB 7:10PM	C. Archer	12	5	1	1	8	2	2	.417	.500	.667	1.167
J. Upton	OF	ATL vs MIA 7:35PM	T. Koehler	13	5	1	0	0	2	5	.385	.467	.538	1.005
C. Yelich	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:35PM	E. Santana	12	5	1	0	1	1	1	.417	.462	.583	1.045
A. Dunn	1B	CWS vs DET 8:10PM	J. Verlander	33	7	4	3	8	3	14	.212	.278	.515	.793
T. Flowers	C	CWS vs DET 8:10PM	J. Verlander	15	3	2	2	2	3	4	.200	.333	.600	.933
J. McDonald	SS	LAA vs OAK 10:05PM	J. Lester	18	5	2	1	1	1	3	.278	.350	.500	.850
A. Callaspo	3B	OAK @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	16	6	3	1	3	1	2	.375	.412	.750	1.162
S. Smith	OF	SD vs LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	44	13	7	3	9	4	7	.295	.354	.591	.945
L. Morrison	1B	SEA vs WAS 10:10PM	J. Zimmermann	15	3	3	2	3	1	6	.200	.250	.667	.917
A. Ramirez	3B	MIL @ SF 10:15PM	R. Vogelsong	21	8	2	2	2	1	2	.381	.435	.667	1.101

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 29, 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
Andrew Cashner	SD vs LAD 10:10PM	83	17	3	0	2	10	25	.205	.297	.242	.539

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 – August 29, 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. Ludwick	OF	CIN @ PIT 7:05PM	E. Volquez	13	2	1	0	3	2	7	.154	.313	.231	.543
B. Phillips	2B	CIN @ PIT 7:05PM	E. Volquez	12	2	1	0	1	2	1	.167	.286	.250	.536
M. Prado	3B	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	15	3	3	1	3	2	2	.200	.278	.533	.811
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	C. Capuano	20	3	3	2	3	1	6	.150	.190	.500	.690
M. Napoli	1B	BOS @ TB 7:10PM	C. Archer	10	1	0	0	1	1	6	.100	.182	.100	.282
A. Simmons	SS	ATL vs MIA 7:35PM	T. Koehler	13	2	1	1	1	3	1	.154	.313	.385	.697
C. McGehee	3B	MIA @ ATL 7:35PM	E. Santana	11	1	1	0	2	0	4	.091	.083	.182	.265
J. Saltalamacchia	C	MIA @ ATL 7:35PM	E. Santana	16	3	2	1	3	2	4	.188	.278	.438	.715
G. Stanton	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:35PM	E. Santana	10	1	0	0	0	1	6	.100	.182	.100	.282
M. Aviles	SS	CLE @ KC 8:10PM	J. Vargas	11	2	0	0	1	0	1	.182	.182	.182	.364
M. Brantley	OF	CLE @ KC 8:10PM	J. Vargas	14	2	1	0	0	0	0	.143	.250	.214	.464
P. Konerko	1B	CWS vs DET 8:10PM	J. Verlander	58	10	4	2	5	5	16	.172	.250	.310	.560
G. Beckham	2B	LAA vs OAK 10:05PM	J. Lester	18	2	1	1	1	2	6	.111	.200	.278	.478
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	61	11	4	0	1	2	11	.180	.206	.246	.452
J. Donaldson	3B	OAK @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	11	1	0	0	2	0	1	.091	.167	.091	.258
B. Moss	1B	OAK @ LAA 10:05PM	J. Weaver	16	2	0	0	0	3	6	.125	.263	.125	.388
Y. Puig	OF	LAD @ SD 10:10PM	A. Cashner	11	1	0	0	0	2	4	.091	.231	.091	.322
H. Ramirez	SS	LAD @ SD 10:10PM	A. Cashner	14	1	0	0	0	0	2	.071	.071	.071	.143
W. Venable	OF	SD vs LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	17	2	1	1	1	0	7	.118	.118	.294	.412
A. Cabrera	SS	WAS @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	20	3	1	0	2	1	5	.150	.217	.200	.417
D. Span	OF	WAS @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	22	2	1	0	1	5	8	.091	.250	.136	.386
L. Overbay	1B	MIL @ SF 10:15PM	R. Vogelsong	10	1	0	0	1	3	6	.100	.286	.100	.386

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 29, 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
Chris Capuano	NYY @ TOR 7:07PM	86	23	10	4	10	14	20	.267	.367	.490	.858
Mark Buehrle	TOR vs NYY 7:07PM	307	104	33	13	40	13	34	.339	.366	.541	.908
Dan Haren	LAD @ SD 10:10PM	96	27	13	6	19	7	20	.281	.329	.559	.888

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

Drew Smyly, SP, TB – There may not be much time left to pick up Smyly in your league as his ownership percentage is jumping up like crazy in leagues. Smyly, who came over to Tampa Bay in the David Price deal, has been almost unhittable in his last four starts. During that stretch, Smyly has allowed a miniscule 11 hits in 30.2 innings pitched - quite impressive – while going 3-0 with 23 strikeouts. Plus, he's only given up three earned runs in the process. Jump on Smyly if he's still out there.

Other Recent Recommendations : Eric O'Flaherty, Jorge Soler, Jarred Cosart, Luke Gregerson and Oswaldo Arcia.

Draft Kings Value Picks

SP: Miguel Gonzalez, BAL ($6,400)
C: Travis d'Arnaud, NYM ($3,100)
1B: Matt Adams, STL ($3,900)
2B: Dustin Pedroia, BOS ($4,000)
SS: Elvis Andrus, TEX ($3,500)
3B: Anthony Rendon, WAS ($4,300)
OF: Desmond Jennings, TB ($4,100)

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