The Lineup Card: Division Rivals Faceoff

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Projected Starters – A look at Sunday's matchups (all times Eastern)

Rangers (C.J. Wilson – L) at Indians (Mitch Talbot – R), 1::05
Dodgers (Chad Billingsley – R) at Reds (Travis Wood – L), 1:10
Brewers (Chris Narveson – L) at Marlins (Anibal Sanchez – R), 1:10
Phillies (Roy Halladay – R) at Pirates (John McDonald – R), 1:35
Blue Jays (Jo-Jo Reyes – L) at Orioles (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 1:35
Athletics (Brett Anderson – L) at Red Sox (John Lackey – R), 1:35
Twins (Brian Duensing – L) at Royals (Jeff Francis – L), 2:10
Tigers (Brad Penny – R) at White Sox (Jake Peavy – R), 2:10
Cubs (Carlos Zambrano – R) at Cardinals (Chris Carpenter – R), 2:15
Yankees (Bartolo Colon – R) at Angels (Joel Pineiro – R), 3:35
Rockies (Jason Hammel – R) at Giants (Ryan Vogelsong – R), 4:05
Nationals (Jason Marquis – R) at Diamondbacks (Ian Kennedy – R), 4:10
Rays (Wade Davis – R) at Mariners (Erik Bedard – L), 4:10
Astros (Jordan Lyles – R) at Padres (Mat Latos – L), 6:35
Braves (Tim Hudson – R) at Mets (R.A. Dickey – R), 8:05

Day game after a night game: TOR, BAL, TEX, CLE, MIN, KC, DET, CHW, PHI, PIT, MIL, FLA, NYY, LAA, WAS, ARI, HOU, SD

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

Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)
Dan Haren, SP, LAA – (Back) Should make next start Tuesday
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS – (Back) Isn't at risk to miss time
Paul Konerko, 1B, CHW – (Wrist) Underwent procedure to remove a loose bone piece, but could return to lineup Saturday
Casey Kotchman, 1B, TB – (Ankle) Is back in the lineup Saturday
Juan Miranda, 1B, ARI – (Neck) Expects to return Saturday
Jordan Schafer, OF, ATL – (Face) Will likely sit out a few days
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, CHC – (Face) Is not in the lineup Saturday
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF – (Wrist) Will not start Saturday's game
Ross Gload, 1B, PHI – (Personal) Will be on paternity leave for a few days

Players on the DL
Vernon Wells, OF, LAA – (Groin) Starting a rehab assignment Saturday, could return in a couple games
Derrek Lee, 1B, BAL – (Oblique) Should return Saturday or Sunday
Justin Duchscherer, SP, OAK – (Hip) Could start a rehab assignment in a couple weeks
Marco Scutaro, SS, BOS – (Oblique) Could return in a couple games
Darnell McDonald, OF, BOS – (Quad) Not guaranteed to return to Boston when done with his rehab
Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP, BOS – (Elbow) Will undergo surgery and be out for a year or more
Eric Chavez, 3B, NYY – (Foot) Will start baseball activities next week
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, 2B, MIN – (Leg) Isn't ready for a minor league rehab assignment yet
Joe Mauer, C, MIN – (Leg) Should begin a rehab assignment in the next week
Scott Kazmir, SP, LAA – (Back) Continues to struggle with control at Triple-A
Mark Teahen, 3B, CHW – (Oblique) Should return sometime in the coming week
Phil Coke, SP, DET – (Ankle) Should return and start Wednesday
Magglio Ordonez, OF, DET – (Ankle) Should return to the Tigers on Monday
Ike Davis, 1B, NYM – (Ankle) May not return until July
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS – (Abdomen) Will start a rehab assignment Sunday
Aroldis Chapman, RP, CIN – (Shoulder) No timetable for his return yet
Homer Bailey, SP, CIN – (Shoulder) May not have to go on a rehab assignment before return
Nick Hundley, C, SD – (Oblique) Will be activated sometime in the coming week
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Back) Will not resume baseball activities for another three weeks
Matt Garza, SP, CHC – (Elbow) Should return and start Monday
Alfonso Soriano, OF, CHC – (Quad) Should return in mid-June
Wandy Rodriguez, SP, HOU – (Elbow) Aiming to return June 16
Alberto Arias, RP, HOU – (Shoulder) Underwent another operation and may miss the rest of the season
Steven Pearce, 1B, PIT – (Calf) Remains week-to-week
David Freese, 3B, STL – (Hand) Could return at the end of June
Rafael Furcal, SS, LAD – (Oblique) Placed on the 15-day DL Saturday
Esmil Rogers, SP, COL – (Back) Remains over a week from returning
Matt Daley, RP, COL – (Shoulder) Will be placed on the 15-day DL

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)
Rafael Furcal, SS, LAD
Jon Garland, SP, LAD

Activated from DL
Adam Lind, 1B, TOR
Zach Braddock, RP, MIL
Jason Bourgeois, OF, HOU

Called Up
John Ely, SP, LAD
Ivan De Jesus, RP, LAD
John Mayberry, OF, PHI

Sent Down
Mike McClendon, RP, MIL
Eric Thames, OF, TOR

Released
Bill Hall, 2B, HOU

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

Florida – Leo Nunez has blown two of his last three save opportunities, but those are the only blown saves he's had all season. Michael Dunn would be the most likely bullpen guy to get save opportunities if Nunez' struggles were to persist.

New York Mets – Francisco Rodriguez was brought into a tied game Friday and gave up three runs to collect the loss. He's not at risk of losing his job, but the Mets could be looking to trade him to a contender later in the season. Jason Isringhausen is next in line for saves in the Mets' pen.

Oakland – Andrew Bailey has been named the Athletics' closer. Brian Fuentes and Grant Balfour are candidates to be dropped now in most leagues.

Adam Kennedy, 2B, SEA – Kennedy has seen time at first and second this season. He's starting for the third straight day Saturday and is generally playing more than he is sitting. Through 137 at-bats this season, he's posted a .299 average with five home runs, 17 RBI, and five steals. If you need held at middle infield, Kennedy is a quality bat that's available in most leagues. He has the potential to steal 20 bags and hit over 10 homers over the course of a full season.

Other recent recommendations:Brian Matusz, Ben Revere, Jon Jay, Chris Iannetta, Eric Young Jr.

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Recommended Lineup:

C – Miguel Montero, ARI ($7,495)
1B – Albert Pujols, STL ($7,987)
2B – Freddy Sanchez, SF ($5,739)
3B – Edwin Encarnacion, TOR ($4,731)
SS – Troy Tulowitzki, COL ($6,998)
OF – Chris Young, ARI ($8,124)
OF - Carlos Beltran, NYM ($7,641)
OF – Ryan Raburn, DET ($1,802)
UTIL – Aubrey Huff, SF ($6,103)
UTIL – Robinson Cano, NYY ($8,071)
SP – Erik Bedard, SEA ($12,993)
SP – Brett Anderson, OAK ($9,464)
RP – Craig Kimbrel, ATL ($3,819)
P – Tim Hudson, ATL ($7,733)

Total Salary: $98,7000