This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters - A look at Monday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Braves (Ervin Santana - R) at Phillies (Roberto Hernandez - R), 7:05
Rays (Chris Archer - R) at Orioles (Wei-Yin Chen - L), 7:05
Pirates (Wandy Rodriguez - L) at Reds (Homer Bailey - R), 7:10
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann - R) at Marlins (Brad Hand - L), 7:10
Mariners (Roenis Elias - L) at Rangers (Colby Lewis - R), 8:05
Cardinals (Lance Lynn - R) at Brewers (Matt Garza - R), 8:10
Mets (Zack Wheeler - R) at Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter - R), 9:40
Athletics (Jesse Chavez - R) at Angels (Hector Santiago - L), 10:05
Rockies (Jordan Lyles - R) at Padres (Eric Stults - L), 10:10
Day Game After Night Game: None
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Brett Anderson, P, COL (Finger) - Expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, after suffering a contusion to his left index finger in an abbreviated start Saturday.
A.J. Burnett, P, PHI (Groin) - Underwent additional testing on his sore groin, leaving his upcoming start Wednesday in peril.
Francisco Cervelli, C, NYY (Hamstring) - Left Sunday's contest in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an injured hamstring, which caused him to fall down in pain while running to first base.
Carl Crawford, OF, LAD (Oblique) - Continued tightness in his side kept him sidelined for a second day in a row Sunday.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK (Hamstring) - Enduring hamstring tightness, which will likely hold him out Monday.
Derek Dietrich, 2B, MIA (Back) - Missed a second consecutive game Sunday due to tightness in his back.
Derek Jeter, SS, NYY (Quadriceps) - Held out for a second straight day Sunday due to a tight quad.
Scott Kazmir, P, OAK (Triceps) - Removed from Sunday's start after six innings as a result of tightness in his triceps.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS (Wrist) - Scratched prior to Sunday's game due to a sore left wrist, which will be examined Monday in Boston.
Joel Peralta, P, TB (Illness) - Didn't pitch Sunday due to an illness.
Ben Revere, OF, PHI (Ribs) - Sat out for a third outing in a row Sunday due to sore ribs.
Brian Roberts, 2B, NYY (Back) - Complained of pain in his lower back before Sunday's outing, but an MRI was returned negative.
Koji Uehara, P, BOS (Shoulder) - Felt "better than expected" following a throwing session Sunday.
Players on the DL
Mike Adams, P, PHI (Shoulder) - Gave up one run on two hits in one inning during a rehab game Saturday at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Gordon Beckham, 2B, CHW (Oblique) - Hit second in the lineup during Sunday's rehab outing at Double-A Birmingham.
Jason Giambi, DH, CLE (Ribs) - Struck out twice in three plate appearances in his first rehab appearance Friday.
Cole Hamels, P, PHI (Biceps) - Yielded one run on five hits across six frames in a rehab start Saturday at High-A Clearwater.
J.A. Happ, P, TOR (Back) - Rejoining the Blue Jays in Minnesota on Tuesday.
Mat Latos, P, CIN (Elbow) - Won't throw for the next 10-to-14 days, after an MRI revealed a flexor mass strain in his forearm. However, his UCL is stable.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD (Knee) - Could hit on a field as early as Tuesday; meanwhile, he's been running on an anti-gravity treadmill and hitting in a cage.
Jose Reyes, SS, TOR (Hamstring) - Continued his rehabilitation in Florida on Sunday.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS (Hamstring) - May start a minor league rehab assignment by Tuesday.
Taijuan Walker, P, SEA (Shoulder) - Has another rehab start on tap Tuesday at Triple-A Tacoma.
Josh Willingham, OF, MIN (Hand) - Will be examined by a specialist, after a recent CT scan revealed a small fracture in his left hand.
Brian Wilson, P, LAD (Elbow) - Slated to be activated from the disabled list when first eligible Tuesday.
Transactions - Players who have been demoted, called up, traded, released, you name it. We'll cover it here.
Activated from the DL
Tyler Chatwood, P, COL
Craig Gentry, OF, OAK
Placed on the DL
Adrian Beltre, 3B, TEX
Alex Cobb, P, TB
Maicer Izturis, 3B, TOR
Brian Moran, P, LAA (Transferred to 60-day DL)
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS
Called Up
Jose Alvarez, P, LAA
Jeff Beliveau, P, TB
Luis Garcia, P, PHI
Blake Parker, P, CHC
Zach Walters, SS, WAS
Rob Wooten, P, MIL
Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Charlie Culberson, 2B, COL
Justin De Fratus, P, PHI
Dane De La Rosa, P, LAA
Kevin Kiermaier, OF, TB
Matt Shoemaker, P, LAA
Justin Sellers, SS, CLE
Contract Selected
Erik Bedard, P, TB
Colby Lewis, P, TEX
Yoslan Herrera, P, LAA
Designated for Assignment
Sam Fuld, OF, OAK
Activated
Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, CLE (from paternity list)
Hector Noesi, P, TEX
Closer Watch
Orioles - Baltimore closers, past and present, have endured a taxing first two weeks of the season. While Jim Johnson, the Orioles' prime fireman prior to the current campaign, has already relinquished his gig in Oakland, Tommy Hunter is likewise tempting fate, surrendering a run in back-to-back appearances. The most recent setback of sorts went down Saturday, when he quickly handled the first two batters, before serving up a game-tying home run to the two-faced Colby Rasmus. On the other hand, Hunter's velocity has not been an issue, with his average fastball ringing in at 95.8 mph in 2014, affording him time to hone in his command. If further problems persist, though, Darren O'Day (no earned runs and a 3:1 K:BB in four frames) is waiting in the wings to manage the ninth.
Athletics - The aforementioned Johnson faltered in spectacular fashion with his new club, allowing multiple runs three times in his first five contests. His subsequent removal from the role paved the way for a trio of relievers (Ryan Cook, Sean Doolittle, and Luke Gregerson) to show their worth, but not before Johnson twirled two scoreless innings, while racking up four strikeouts, in a non-save situation Friday. The remainder of the weekend series was a different story altogether, as Gregerson was entrusted with the save chance Saturday, followed by Doolittle on Sunday, both of which they converted. Interestingly enough, each pitcher picked up the hold during the other's moment of glory, leaving a muddled picture for owners to wait out until one nails down the job.
Hot Batter Matchups – April 14, 2014Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| B. Zobrist | 2B | TB @ BAL 7:05PM | W. Chen | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .467 | .467 | .667 | 1.133 |
| C. Heisey | OF | CIN vs PIT 7:10PM | W. Rodriguez | 23 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 6 | .304 | .333 | .739 | 1.072 |
| J. Votto | 1B | CIN vs PIT 7:10PM | W. Rodriguez | 51 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 8 | .373 | .407 | .588 | .996 |
| G. Stanton | OF | MIA vs WAS 7:10PM | J. Zimmermann | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | .267 | .267 | .867 | 1.133 |
| R. Martin | C | PIT @ CIN 7:10PM | H. Bailey | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .364 | .364 | .636 | 1.000 |
| A. McCutchen | OF | PIT @ CIN 7:10PM | H. Bailey | 29 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | .345 | .486 | .483 | .969 |
| J. Peralta | SS | STL @ MIL 8:10PM | M. Garza | 25 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | .440 | .440 | .520 | .960 |
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Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 14, 2014Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | ||||||||||||||||
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| There are no pitchers who qualify as "hot" today. | |||||||||||||||||
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Cold Batter Matchups – April 14, 2014Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| G. Laird | C | ATL @ PHI 7:05PM | R. Hernandez | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .091 | .091 | .091 | .182 |
| M. Byrd | OF | PHI vs ATL 7:05PM | E. Santana | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | .208 | .240 | .333 | .573 |
| D. Jennings | OF | TB @ BAL 7:05PM | W. Chen | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .077 | .000 | .077 |
| J. Bruce | OF | CIN vs PIT 7:10PM | W. Rodriguez | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | .063 | .063 | .063 | .125 |
| J. Harrison | OF | PIT @ CIN 7:10PM | H. Bailey | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .100 | .100 | .100 | .200 |
| J. Tabata | OF | PIT @ CIN 7:10PM | H. Bailey | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
| M. Saunders | OF | SEA @ TEX 8:05PM | C. Lewis | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .100 | .308 | .200 | .508 |
| Y. Molina | C | STL @ MIL 8:10PM | M. Garza | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .154 | .167 | .321 |
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 14, 2014Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Matt Garza | MIL vs STL 8:10PM | 68 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 12 | .338 | .398 | .396 | .794 |
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Adeiny Hechavarria, SS, MIA - Shuttled about the Marlins' lineup this season, Hechavarria has brushed off the lack of consistency, reaching base two or more times in six of 13 games. Despite leading off slightly more than one third of his plate appearances this year, he has nonetheless displayed supreme comfort in the seventh and eighth spots in the order, batting a combined .448 (13-for-29) with one triple, two doubles, three RBI, five runs scored, and a 2:4 BB:K. Because his line on the season (.353/.370/.451) is nothing to frown at, either, it's curious that he's rostered in a mere 30 percent of ESPN formats. Perhaps there's a sprinkling of Miami bias at play, but owners should note that the Marlins haven't been asleep at the wheel offensively in 2014, ranking 11th in the majors with 4.62 runs per contest. As a result, there's little reason why Hechavarria shouldn't have a roster spot universally secured, let alone residing on the waiver wire of most leagues.
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DraftStreet Lineup
SP - Jesse Chavez, OAK ($12,625)
C - Russell Martin, PIT ($5,470)
1B - Joey Votto, CIN ($5,214)
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN ($4,754)
SS - Jed Lowrie, OAK ($6,011)
3B - Martin Prado, ARI ($5,617)
OF - Travis Snider, PIT ($4,511)
