Monday Lineup Card: It's Parra for the Course

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Updated on May 11, 2014 11:44PM EST

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

Tigers (Rick Porcello - R) at Orioles (Bud Norris - R), 7:05
Mets (Bartolo Colon - R) at Yankees (Hiroki Kuroda - R), 7:05
Angels (C.J. Wilson - L) at Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle - L), 7:07
Cubs (Travis Wood - L) at Cardinals (Tyler Lyons - L), 8:00
Rangers (Colby Lewis - R) at Astros (Brad Peacock - R), 8:10
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann - R) at Diamondbacks (Josh Collmenter - R), 9:40
White Sox (John Danks - L) at Athletics (Jesse Chavez - R), 10:05
Rays (Cesar Ramos - L) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R), 10:10
Marlins (Tom Koehler - R) at Dodgers (Dan Haren - R), 10:10
Braves (Gavin Floyd - R) at Giants (Tim Lincecum - R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game:

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Everth Cabrera, SS, SD (Personal) - Wasn't in Sunday's lineup due to the birth of his daughter and may return by Tuesday's outing.
Jorge De La Rosa, P, COL (Back) - His upcoming start was moved back to Friday due to mild back tightness.
Casey Fien, P, MIN (Arm) - Suffered a bruised right arm via a comebacker during Sunday's contest, leaving him day-to-day.
Wilmer Flores, 3B, NYM (Illness) - Sidelined Sunday as a result of a supposedly severe illness.
Gonzalez Germen, P, NYM (Illness) - Not available to pitch Sunday due to an illness, which may hold him out multiple days.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL (Wrist) - Hit by a pitch on his left wrist during Sunday's game but said afterward that he'll be fine.
Omar Infante, 2B, KC (Back) - Out for a fifth game in a row Sunday due to a sore back.
Brett Lawrie, 3B, TOR (Hamstring) - Expected to be back in the lineup Monday, after six games on the pine as a result of tightness in his right hamstring.
Starling Marte, OF, PIT (Back) - Missed Sunday's game as a result of a back concern that includes spasms and tightness that will diminish in time.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS (Hand) - Scratched from the lineup Sunday as a precaution following the sore right hand that he sustained on a hit by pitch Saturday.
Jonathan Papelbon, P, PHI (Neck) - Unable to pitch Sunday due to a sore neck.
Martin Perez, P, TEX (Elbow) - Underwent an MRI, which revealed an inflamed left elbow, and will likely land on the DL.
Chad Qualls, P, HOU (Illness) - Felt better Sunday and pitched the ninth inning for his second save of the season.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL (Hamstring) - Will soon be placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Michael Saunders, OF, SEA (Knee) - Out Sunday as a result of the hyperextended left knee that he suffered during an attempted sliding catch Saturday.
Ian Stewart, 3B, LAA (Hand) - May end up on the disabled list, after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch Sunday; however, X-rays were returned negative.
Justin Upton, OF, ATL (Back) - Missed Sunday's contest due to a bruised lower back that he picked up on a hit by pitch Saturday.
Juan Uribe, 3B, LAD (Hamstring) - Ran outdoors prior to Sunday's outing but wasn't utilized in the batter's box or on the field.

Players on the DL
Oswaldo Arcia, OF, MIN (Wrist) - Went 1-for-6 in rehab outings Friday and Saturday but has no timetable evident for a return to the Twins.
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF (Thumb) - Having surgery to repair his fractured left thumb Tuesday.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL (Oblique) - Emerged OK from batting practice Sunday and will likely be activated prior to Tuesday's contest.
Sean Burnett, P, LAA (Elbow) - Gave up three runs on four hits across 0.2 innings during his first rehab contest Saturday at Triple-A Salt Lake.
Alex Cobb, P, TB (Oblique) - Throwing a simulated game Monday, after which he may commence a rehab assignment next Saturday.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, COL (Hamstring) - Said Sunday that he has no inclination when a rehab assignment will commence but expects it to be brief.
Dane De La Rosa, P, LAA (Shoulder) - Surrendered two walks, both of which scored, in 1.1 innings during Saturday's rehab outing at Triple-A Salt Lake.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW (Hamstring) - Scheduled to start a rehab assignment Wednesday with hopes of returning to action next Sunday.
Jason Grilli, P, PIT (Oblique) - Tossed a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday and will throw a simulated game in the near future.
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN (Hamstring) - Will likely begin a rehab assignment in the upcoming days with the potential for activation from the DL next weekend.
Jason Motte, P, STL (Elbow) - Moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.
James Paxton, P, SEA (Back) - Will throw a 55-pitch bullpen session Wednesday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY (Ribs) - Expected to be sidelined at least two additional weeks.
Hyun-Jin Ryu, P, LAD (Shoulder) - May throw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since landing on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation.
Chris Sale, P, CHW (Arm) - Expected to return to the rotation during a four-game set that starts on May 22.
Joe Saunders, P, TEX (Ankle) - Allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk, while recording two strikeouts in 5.1 innings, during a rehab game Saturday at Double-A Frisco.
Tanner Scheppers, P, TEX (Elbow) - Throwing the first of a handful of bullpen sessions Monday.
Mark Trumbo, OF, ARI (Foot) - Slated for a doctor's appointment later in the week regarding the stress fracture in his foot.
Jose Veras, P, CHC (Oblique) - Tossed perfect frames in both of his rehab games at Double-A Tennessee, but it's unclear how many more he'll require, before activation from the DL occurs.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL (Elbow) - May rest his right elbow until July 1, before a determination is made regarding Tommy John surgery.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS (Thumb) - Underwent another X-ray on his right thumb Sunday, but the next step in his recovery is to be determined.

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

Activated from the DL
Chris Davis, 1B, BAL
Chase Headley, 3B, SD
Casey Janssen, P, TOR

Placed on the DL
Adam LaRoche, 1B, WAS
CC Sabathia, P, NYY
Sergio Santos, P, TOR
Matt Wieters, C, BAL

Called Up
Matt Daley, P, NYY
Jaff Decker, OF, PIT
Tyler Moore, OF, WAS

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
T.J. McFarland, P, BAL
Brent Morel, 3B, PIT

Contract Selected
Henry Rodriguez, P, MIA

Designated for Assignment
Chris Getz, 2B, TOR
Carlos Marmol, P, MIA

Released
Heath Bell, P

Signed
Mike MacDougal, P, SEA (to minor league contract)

Elected Free Agency
Xavier Nady, OF

Closer Watch

Blue Jays - The activation of Casey Janssen from the disabled list Sunday is a welcome relief to a closing situation that has resembled a revolving door in 2014. After enduring a sore shoulder throughout spring training, optimism abound regarding his readiness for the regular season until a sudden blow, a strained lower back, pushed him to the DL. His stint was delayed further due to a setback in mid-April, and in the meantime, the likes of Sergio Santos (now on the DL due to forearm tightness), Brett Cecil, and Aaron Loup were tasked with save chances, combining for nine successes in 14 chances. With few viable options, Janssen is all but assured the job, despite manager John Gibbons' unwillingness to name Toronto's main fireman. Although a save opportunity didn't arise Sunday, the combination of Janssen's successful rehab assignment -- he held the opposition scoreless on four hits and no walks to go with three strikeouts in four frames between High-A Dunedin and Double-A New Hampshire -- and his mates lack thereof should afford him the role right off the bat.

Hot Batter Matchups – May 12, 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
C. Davis	1B	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	15	5	3	3	7	0	5	.333	.333	.933	1.267
J. Hardy	SS	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	17	7	1	0	0	0	4	.412	.412	.471	.882
N. Markakis	OF	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	21	9	2	1	2	3	1	.429	.480	.619	1.099
D. Young	OF	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	22	8	3	1	4	1	3	.364	.391	.591	.982
D. Jeter	SS	NYY vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	21	11	3	1	5	1	4	.524	.545	.810	1.355
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	79	22	6	3	8	1	6	.278	.288	.443	.731
M. Teixeira	1B	NYY vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	42	12	5	3	11	4	8	.286	.362	.548	.909
E. Aybar	SS	LAA @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	16	5	3	1	4	0	0	.313	.294	.625	.919
H. Kendrick	2B	LAA @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	20	7	4	1	1	2	4	.350	.409	.700	1.109
M. Cabrera	OF	TOR vs LAA 7:07PM	C. Wilson	14	4	2	1	3	0	3	.286	.286	.571	.857
E. Encarnacion	1B	TOR vs LAA 7:07PM	C. Wilson	12	4	1	1	2	4	0	.333	.500	.583	1.083
A. Lind	1B	TOR vs LAA 7:07PM	C. Wilson	15	5	3	1	3	3	6	.333	.444	.733	1.178
A. Craig	1B	STL vs CHC 8:15PM	T. Wood	25	8	3	2	2	1	5	.320	.346	.600	.946
M. Holliday	OF	STL vs CHC 8:15PM	T. Wood	29	8	4	2	4	1	8	.276	.323	.552	.874
J. Jay	OF	STL vs CHC 8:15PM	T. Wood	25	10	2	0	3	3	1	.400	.464	.480	.944
Y. Molina	C	STL vs CHC 8:15PM	T. Wood	30	12	7	3	11	0	6	.400	.387	.833	1.220
M. Montero	C	ARI vs WAS 9:40PM	J. Zimmermann	11	3	3	0	1	1	5	.273	.333	.545	.879
M. Prado	3B	ARI vs WAS 9:40PM	J. Zimmermann	14	7	2	0	1	0	0	.500	.500	.643	1.143
D. Barton	1B	OAK vs CWS 10:05PM	J. Danks	13	6	2	0	2	3	2	.462	.563	.615	1.178
J. Mathis	C	MIA @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	12	4	1	1	1	0	4	.333	.333	.583	.917
G. Stanton	OF	MIA @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	10	4	2	1	4	1	4	.400	.455	.800	1.255
D. DeJesus	OF	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	31	10	4	1	5	2	4	.323	.382	.516	.898
J. Heyward	OF	ATL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Lincecum	17	6	1	0	0	5	4	.353	.500	.412	.912

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – May 12, 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
Felix Hernandez	SEA vs TB 10:10PM	135	27	6	1	12	14	41	.200	.277	.255	.532

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 – May 12, 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
N. Cruz	OF	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	19	4	0	0	2	0	5	.211	.211	.211	.421
A. Jones	OF	BAL vs DET 7:05PM	R. Porcello	21	3	0	0	0	0	6	.143	.143	.143	.286
C. Young	OF	NYM @ NYY 7:05PM	H. Kuroda	28	6	1	0	1	1	12	.214	.241	.250	.491
E. Young Jr.	OF	NYM @ NYY 7:05PM	H. Kuroda	12	3	2	0	0	0	4	.250	.250	.500	.750
C. Beltran	OF	NYY vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	16	2	1	0	0	0	4	.125	.125	.188	.313
B. Ryan	SS	NYY vs NYM 7:05PM	B. Colon	14	1	0	0	0	0	2	.071	.071	.071	.143
J. McDonald	SS	LAA @ TOR 7:07PM	M. Buehrle	22	4	0	0	1	0	3	.182	.182	.182	.364
M. Ellis	2B	STL vs CHC 8:15PM	T. Wood	12	2	1	0	0	1	1	.167	.231	.250	.481
N. Punto	2B	OAK vs CWS 10:05PM	J. Danks	24	4	0	0	1	2	1	.167	.231	.167	.397
M. Joyce	OF	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	12	1	1	0	0	1	3	.083	.154	.167	.321
J. Molina	C	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	13	2	0	0	0	1	3	.154	.214	.154	.368
S. Rodriguez	SS	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	14	3	1	0	3	0	6	.214	.214	.286	.500
B. Zobrist	2B	TB @ SEA 10:10PM	F. Hernandez	25	3	0	0	2	6	9	.120	.281	.120	.401
C. Johnson	3B	ATL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Lincecum	12	3	0	0	0	0	2	.250	.250	.250	.500
D. Uggla	2B	ATL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Lincecum	13	0	0	0	0	2	6	.000	.133	.000	.133

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – May 12, 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
Rick Porcello	DET @ BAL 7:05PM	142	44	11	5	17	6	27	.310	.335	.461	.795
Mark Buehrle	TOR vs LAA 7:07PM	123	37	15	4	15	7	17	.301	.336	.518	.854
C.J. Wilson	LAA @ TOR 7:07PM	89	26	9	3	13	14	19	.292	.394	.477	.871
Travis Wood	CHC @ STL 8:15PM	161	53	22	8	27	8	28	.329	.361	.567	.928
Dan Haren	LAD vs MIA 10:10PM	94	28	12	4	15	5	23	.298	.333	.517	.851

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

Gerardo Parra, OF, ARI - Since last taking a seat on Apr. 22, which doubled as the floor (.244) of his batting average this season, Parra has reached base in 17 of the last 18 games. He mostly sprays singles about the field, as evidenced by a career-high 53.2 percent groundball rate and a .305 BABIP that's in line with his career mark (.325). Although power has emerged of late -- two homers and a triple in his last 12 at-bats -- his opponent Monday, Jordan Zimmermann, is proficient at keeping the ball in the park, with a career 0.86 HR/9. On the other hand, Parra's career line against Zimmermann -- .250/.308/.333 with one double, one walk, and one RBI in 13 plate appearances -- should aid the outfielder in upholding his end of the bargain at the plate, especially in the friendly confines of Chase Field.

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DraftStreet Lineup

SP - Tom Koehler, MIA ($13,057)
C - Evan Gattis, ATL ($5,447)
1B - C.J. Cron, LAA ($5,870)
2B - Gordon Beckham, CHW ($5,621)
SS - Brandon Crawford, SF ($5,632)
3B - Mike Olt, CHC ($5,620)
OF - Allen Craig, STL ($5,361)

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