Thursday Lineup Card: Oh, Jenrry!

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Updated on April 24, 2014 7:37AM EST

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

KC (Bruce Chen – L) at CLE (Corey Kluber – R), 12:05 PM ET
CIN (Tony Cingrani – L) at PIT (Brandon Cumpton – R), 12:35 PM ET
CHW (Jose Quintana – L) at DET (Max Scherzer – R), 1:08 PM ET
STL (Lance Lynn – R) at NYM (Bartolo Colon – R), 1:10 PM ET
MIN (Ricky Nolasco – R) at TB (Erik Bedard – L), 1:10 PM ET
AZ (Mike Bolsinger – R) at CHC (Edwin Jackson – R), 2:20 PM ET
SD (Eric Stults – R) at WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R), 7:05 PM ET
BAL (Bud Norris – R) at TOR (Drew Hutchison – R), 7:07 PM ET
NYY (C.C. Sabathia – L) at BOS (Felix Doubront – L), 7:10 PM ET
OAK (Scott Kazmir – L) at HOU (Brett Oberholtzer – L), 8:10 PM ET
PHI (Kyle Kendrick – R) at LAD (Dan Haren – R), 10:10 PM ET

Day Game After Night Game: KC/CLE, CIN/PIT, CHW/DET, STL/NYM, MIN/TB

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Matt Albers, P, HOU – (Shoulder) Unavailable Tuesday, did not pitch Wednesday.
Shin-Soo Choo, OF, TEX – (Ankle) Feeling better but missed Wednesday's game and is unsure when he will return to the lineup.
Conor Gillaspie, 3B, CHW – (Hand) Missed second straight game Wednesday.
Adam Eaton, OF, CHW – (Hamstring) Could miss a couple more games.
Dee Gordon, SS, LAD – (Head) Passed concussion tests but out of Wednesday's lineup.
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL (Hamstring, Back) Returned to lineup Wednesday.
Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, TEX – (Back) Returned to lineup Wednesday.
Carlos Marmol, P, MIA – (Hamstring) Left Wednesday's game with strain.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF – (Knee) Entered Wednesday as pinch hitter Wednesday, will have knee examined Thursday.
A.J. Pollock, OF, AZ – (Neck) Out of the lineup against Wednesday.
Justin Ruggiano, OF, CHC – (Hamstring) Will have MRI after leaving Wednesday's game.
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF – (Illness) Left Wednesday's game.
Mark Trumbo, OF, AZ – (Foot) No timetable on return from stress fracture, could miss three-to-six weeks.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Forearm) Returned to lineup Wednesday.

Players on the DL
Jake Arrieta, P, CHC – (Shoulder) Should be activated next week.
Gordon Beckham, 2B, CHW – (Oblique) Should be activated Thursday.
Sean Burnett, P, LAA – (Elbow) Will throw simulated game Thursday.
Jhoulys Chacin, P, COL – (Shoulder) May only need one rehab start before returning to rotation.
Aroldis Chapman, P, CIN – (Head) Threw batting practice Wednesday, will throw another one this weekend before beginning rehab assignment.
Tim Collins, P, KC – (Elbow) No pain while throwing, could begin rehab this weekend.
Dane De La Rosa, P, LAA – (Shoulder) Will throw simulated game Thursday.
Pedro Figueroa, P, TEX – (Elbow) Placed on DL with inflammation.
Sonny Gray, P, OAK – (Elbow) Behind schedule in rehab, not throwing yet.
Scott Hairston, OF, WAS – (Oblique) Took batting practice Wednesday, rehab assignment should start soon.
Matt Harrison, P, TEX – (Back) Scheduled to be activated Sunday.
Josh Johnson, P, SD – (Elbow) Will have Tommy John surgery Thursday.
Clayton Kershaw, P, LAD – (Back) Will make rehab start Friday.
Manny Machado, 3B, BAL – (Knee) Will start minor league rehab at High-A Friday.
Cameron Maybin, OF, SD – (Biceps) Looking like he will return next week.
Ivan Nova, P, NYY – (Elbow) Consulting with Dr. James Andrews before agreeing to Tommy John.
James Paxton, P, SEA – (Back) Cleared to begin throwing Friday.
Wandy Rodriguez, P, PIT – (Knee) Had knee drained, will take a couple days off before throwing bullpen session.
Brendan Ryan, SS, NYY – (Back) Could return in about a week.
Skip Schumaker, 2B, CIN – (Shoulder) Heading to extended spring training Thursday.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS – (Hamstring) Was not activated Wednesday but return is imminent.
Taijuan Walker, P, SEA – (Shoulder) Will resume throwing Monday.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS – (Calf) Hitless in rehab but still could be activated this weekend.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS – (Thumb) Can't grip yet, still expected to miss three-to-five weeks.

Activated from the DL
None

Placed on the DL
None

Claimed Off Waivers/Traded
Daniel Robertson, TEX from SD for cash

Called Up
Carter Capps, P, MIA
Alex Wilson, P, BOS

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Arquimedes Caminero, P, MIA
Lucas Harrell, P, HOU
Travis Ishikawa, 1B, PIT
Daniel Nava, OF, BOS
Nick Noonan, 2B, SF

Closer Watch

Chicago Cubs – Given his first save opportunity Monday since April 3, Pedro Strop was torched for four runs – only one earned – on a hit and two walks. This closing situation continues to be volatile.

Houston – Josh Fields blew Thursday's save by allowing a three-run walkoff to Kyle Seager. He is 2-for-3 on saves this season.

Los Angeles Angels – Ernesto Frieri is only 2-for-4 in save situations after allowing four runs while retiring just one batter Wednesday. In his last five outings, Frieri has allowed 12 hits and two walks.

New York Mets – Kyle Farnsworth notched his second save Wednesday, but allowed a run on three hits in the process.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – April 24, 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
M. Brantley	OF	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	19	10	2	0	1	0	0	.526	.524	.632	1.155
J. Giambi	DH	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	16	6	4	4	8	4	2	.375	.476	1.125	1.601
C. Santana	C	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	16	5	2	0	4	2	1	.313	.421	.438	.859
N. Swisher	1B	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	17	7	0	0	1	5	3	.412	.545	.412	.957
A. Gordon	OF	KC @ CLE 12:05PM	C. Kluber	15	4	2	2	5	1	4	.267	.353	.667	1.020
M. Moustakas	3B	KC @ CLE 12:05PM	C. Kluber	12	6	3	0	1	0	2	.500	.500	.750	1.250
D. Viciedo	OF	CWS @ DET 1:08PM	M. Scherzer	19	6	3	2	4	1	8	.316	.350	.684	1.034
M. Cabrera	3B	DET vs CWS 1:08PM	J. Quintana	11	3	2	1	2	2	3	.273	.385	.636	1.021
R. Davis	OF	DET vs CWS 1:08PM	J. Quintana	14	7	2	0	0	1	0	.500	.533	.643	1.176
Y. Escobar	SS	TB vs MIN 1:10PM	R. Nolasco	29	10	4	1	3	1	3	.345	.367	.552	.918
J. Thole	C	TOR vs BAL 7:07PM	B. Norris	13	5	1	1	2	2	2	.385	.467	.615	1.082
J. Gomes	OF	BOS vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	40	11	4	2	6	5	10	.275	.375	.475	.850
M. Napoli	1B	BOS vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	32	9	4	2	8	4	9	.281	.378	.531	.910
D. Ross	C	BOS vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	21	7	4	2	3	3	7	.333	.400	.714	1.114
G. Sizemore	OF	BOS vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	10	3	3	2	4	2	4	.300	.417	1.000	1.417
M. Teixeira	1B	NYY @ BOS 7:10PM	F. Doubront	12	3	2	2	4	0	4	.250	.250	.750	1.000
J. Altuve	2B	HOU vs OAK 8:10PM	S. Kazmir	10	4	1	0	0	0	1	.400	.400	.500	.900
A. Ethier	OF	LAD vs PHI 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	22	6	4	2	7	3	1	.273	.360	.636	.996
M. Kemp	OF	LAD vs PHI 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	15	6	0	0	1	0	3	.400	.400	.400	.800
D. Brown	OF	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	10	3	1	1	2	2	1	.300	.417	.600	1.017
M. Byrd	OF	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	21	10	5	2	3	1	4	.476	.522	.952	1.474
R. Howard	1B	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	11	3	2	2	5	1	6	.273	.333	.818	1.152
C. Utley	2B	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	15	4	2	1	3	2	2	.267	.353	.533	.886

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 24, 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
Erik Bedard	TB vs MIN 1:10PM	64	11	3	0	2	11	12	.172	.293	.230	.523
Jordan Zimmermann	WAS vs SD 7:05PM	61	11	2	1	2	0	12	.180	.201	.246	.447

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 – April 24, 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
A. Cabrera	SS	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	31	8	3	1	4	0	3	.258	.258	.419	.677
R. Raburn	OF	CLE vs KC 12:05PM	B. Chen	31	6	3	2	2	2	6	.194	.265	.419	.684
B. Butler	DH	KC @ CLE 12:05PM	C. Kluber	14	2	1	0	0	1	5	.143	.200	.214	.414
A. Escobar	SS	KC @ CLE 12:05PM	C. Kluber	14	3	0	0	0	0	3	.214	.214	.214	.429
E. Hosmer	1B	KC @ CLE 12:05PM	C. Kluber	14	2	2	1	4	1	3	.143	.200	.429	.629
P. Konerko	1B	CWS @ DET 1:08PM	M. Scherzer	42	10	2	2	6	2	16	.238	.273	.381	.654
A. Ramirez	SS	CWS @ DET 1:08PM	M. Scherzer	42	4	1	0	0	5	4	.095	.191	.119	.311
A. Jackson	OF	DET vs CWS 1:08PM	J. Quintana	13	2	0	0	1	1	3	.154	.267	.154	.421
J. Kubel	OF	MIN @ TB 1:10PM	E. Bedard	10	1	0	0	0	4	2	.100	.357	.100	.457
K. Suzuki	C	MIN @ TB 1:10PM	E. Bedard	10	0	0	0	0	1	1	.000	.091	.000	.091
M. Ellis	2B	STL @ NYM 1:10PM	B. Colon	15	3	1	0	2	1	1	.200	.235	.267	.502
J. Peralta	SS	STL @ NYM 1:10PM	B. Colon	11	2	0	0	0	0	3	.182	.182	.182	.364
J. Loney	1B	TB vs MIN 1:10PM	R. Nolasco	12	2	1	1	1	0	3	.167	.167	.417	.583
A. Hill	2B	ARI @ CHC 2:20PM	E. Jackson	39	8	3	2	4	0	7	.205	.205	.385	.590
C. Headley	3B	SD @ WAS 7:05PM	J. Zimmermann	15	3	0	0	0	0	5	.200	.250	.200	.450
W. Venable	OF	SD @ WAS 7:05PM	J. Zimmermann	13	1	0	0	0	0	3	.077	.077	.077	.154
K. Frandsen	2B	WAS vs SD 7:05PM	E. Stults	11	1	0	0	0	1	0	.091	.167	.091	.258
C. Rasmus	OF	TOR vs BAL 7:07PM	B. Norris	25	4	3	1	1	2	6	.160	.222	.360	.582
A. Pierzynski	C	BOS vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	27	6	3	1	2	0	6	.222	.222	.407	.630
D. Jeter	SS	NYY @ BOS 7:10PM	F. Doubront	14	2	0	0	0	1	3	.143	.200	.143	.343
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY @ BOS 7:10PM	F. Doubront	14	2	0	0	1	0	0	.143	.133	.143	.276
H. Ramirez	SS	LAD vs PHI 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	35	9	4	1	5	0	4	.257	.278	.429	.706
J. Turner	2B	LAD vs PHI 10:10PM	K. Kendrick	12	2	1	0	1	0	0	.167	.167	.250	.417
T. Gwynn Jr.	OF	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	15	2	1	0	2	4	3	.133	.316	.267	.582

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 24, 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
Ricky Nolasco	MIN @ TB 1:10PM	101	30	14	7	16	9	19	.297	.346	.570	.917
Bud Norris	BAL @ TOR 7:07PM	86	27	8	2	8	12	14	.314	.398	.454	.852
Kyle Kendrick	PHI @ LAD 10:10PM	109	34	13	3	16	6	11	.312	.360	.498	.858

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

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