Tuesday Lineup Card: Tiger in the Furbush

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

Astros (Wandy Rodriguez – L) at Pirates (Jeff Karstens – R), 7:05
Cubs (Ramon Ortiz – R) at Nationals (Ross Detwiler – R), 7:05
Rockies (Jhoulys Chacin – R) at Braves (Derek Lowe – R), 7:10
Phillies (Cole Hamels – L) at Marlins (Chris Volstad – R), 7:10
Yankees (CC Sabathia – L) at Indians (Carlos Carrasco – R), 7:10
Blue Jays (Brett Cecil – L) at Red Sox (Jon Lester – L), 7:10
Reds (Edinson Volquez – R) at Cardinals (Jaime Garcia – L), 7:15
Orioles (TBA) at Rangers (Matt Harrison – L), 8:05
Diamondbacks (Zach Duke – L) at Brewers (Randy Wolf – L), 8:10
Rays (James Shields – R) at Twins (Scott Baker – R), 8:10
Royals (Felipe Paulino – R) at White Sox (Jake Peavy – R), 10:05
Mariners (Felix Hernandez – R) at Athletics (Trevor Cahill – R), 10:05
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at Angels (Dan Haren – R), 10:05
Mets (Mike Pelfrey – R) at Dodgers (Ted Lilly – L), 10:10
Padres (Tim Stauffer – R) at Giants (Matt Cain – R), 10:15

Day game after a night game: None.

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)
Pat Burrell, OF, SF – (Foot) MRI revealed no structural damage. Pinch-hit Sunday. Injury doesn't appear to be serious.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS – (Abdomen) Sat out Monday's game with general soreness as a precaution.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL – (Calf) Sat out Monday.
Ryan Dempster, SP, CHC – (Stomach) Could make his next start Thursday but may be out until after the All-Star break.
Mike Morse, OF, WAS – (Elbow) Serious bruise in his left elbow that will keep him out an indefinite period of time.
Chipper Jones, 3B, ATL – (Knee) Hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL – (Wrist) Sat out Monday and isn't projected to return until Wednesday.
Josh Harrison, 3B, PIT – (Head) Will undergo an exam to determine if he has a concussion Tuesday.
Jose Reyes, SS, NYM – (Hamstring) Won't return until Tuesday at the earliest.
Cody Ross, OF, SF – (Hamstring) Will probably miss a game or two after leaving Monday's game.
Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL – (Quadriceps) Left Monday's game with tightness in his right quad.
Shane Victorino, OF, PHI – (Thumb) Will not out a second straight day Tuesday but may be ready to return Wednesday.
Yunel Escobar, SS, TOR – (Hand) Hopes to return to the lineup Wednesday.
Miguel Olivo, C, SEA – (Hamstring) Expected to be ready to return in the next couple days.
Alex Gordon, OF, KC – (Knee) Scratched from Monday's lineup.
Kevin Youkilis, 3B, BOS – (Head) Held out for precautionary reasons Monday and will be reevaluated Tuesday.
Mariano Rivera, RP, NYY – (Triceps) Doesn't appear as if he'll miss any time beyond Monday.

Players on the DL
Jonathan Sanchez, SP, SF – (Biceps) Threw from flat ground Saturday for the first time since going on the DL.
Aaron Harang, SP, SD – (Foot) Started his minor league rehab assignment with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Sunday.
Brad Lidge, RP, PHI – (Shoulder) Beginning a rehab assignment with Low-A Lakewood on Monday.
Albert Pujols, 1B, PHI – (Wrist) Believes he could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday.
Gerald Laird, C, STL – (Finger) Expected to return Friday.
Eduardo Sanchez, RP, STL – (Shoulder) Should begin a rehab assignment in the middle of the week.
Ryan Madson, RP, PHI – (Hand) Will not return until after the All-Star break.
Marcos Mateo, RP, CHC – (Elbow) Will undergo an MRI after leaving Monday's game with an elbow injury.
Martin Prado, 2B, ATL – (Calf) Could begin a rehab assignment Tuesday.
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Back) Won't begin rehab games until next week.
Ike Davis, 1B, NYM – (Ankle) Will try to run next week before being reevaluated.
Johan Santana, SP, NYM – (Shoulder) May be cleared to start a rehab assignment soon.
Delmon Young, OF, MIN – (Ankle) Began a rehab assignment Monday.
John Danks, SP, CHW – (Oblique) Good chance he'll return immediately after the All-Star break.
Carl Crawford, OF, BOS – (Hamstring) Will run the bases Tuesday and could return before the All-Star break.
Jason Kubel, OF, MIN – (Foot) Had a setback in his rehab and it's unclear when he'll return. Getting reevaluated Tuesday.
Grant Balfour, RP, OAK – (Oblique) Should return when eligible Thursday.
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS – (Back) Will see a specialist about his back soreness.
Carlos Guillen, 2B, DET – (Knee) Held out of Monday's rehab game for precautionary reasons.
Fausto Carmona, SP, CLE – (Quadriceps) MRI revealed he has a moderate strain on his right quad muscle. Will rest for two weeks.

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

Activated from DL
Derek Jeter, SS, NYY
Mike Napoli, C, TEX

Called Up
Casey Coleman, SP/RP, CHC
Travis Snider, OF, TOR
Eugenio Velez, OF, LAD
Cole Garner, OF, COL

Sent Down
Chris Carpenter, RP, CHC
Sean O'Sullivan, SP, KC
Clay Mortensen, SP/RP, COL
Dee Gordon, SS, LAD
Chris Dickerson, OF, NYY
Taylor Teagarden, C, TEX

Designated for Assignment
Juan Rivera, OF, TOR

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

Minnesota – Glen Perkins relieved Matt Capps in the ninth to get the final two outs and pick up the first save of his career Sunday. Capps gave up two hits, and being that he'd blown the save Saturday, manager Ron Gardenhire quickly pulled Capps from the game. He's blown six saves while converting 13. With such a mediocre success rate this season, there's a good chance Gardenhire could look to Perkins more often in save chances. If Joe Nathan can find the magic that he used to have, there's a chance he could be looked to as well.

Toronto – Octavio Dotel pitched 1.2 innings after coming in with the score tied in the eighth, and despite the team being in a save situation after the eighth, Dotel was left in to finish the game. The fact that Frank Francisco wasn't used is a reminder of the lack of a consistent closer in the Jays' pen. When another save opportunity arises, it could be Francisco, Dotel, or Jon Rauch getting the ball.

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Recommended Pickup

Charlie Furbush, SP, DET – Furbush was given Phil Coke's spot in the Tigers' rotation with Coke moving back to his traditional bullpen role. The Tigers should keep Furbush in the rotation as long as he's able to give them good starts. He was called up earlier this season to be used out of the bullpen and performed well in that role, but he excelled as a starter in Triple-A. Through 46.1 innings at Toledo this season, Furbush posted a 2.91 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 55:14 K:BB ratio. He has the ability to strikeout more than a batter per inning, making him potentially valuable in leagues of all sizes. Furbush made his debut in the starting rotation against the Angels on Monday and gave up three runs on five hits over 4.2 innings while striking out five and walking one. It'll take a few starts for Furbush to get stretched out. The Tigers pulled after just 65 pitches Monday. Furbush is worth a speculative add for the next couple weeks for any team that needs more strikeouts.

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Draft Street Lineup

C – Carlos Ruiz, PHI ($4,785)
1B – Carlos Pena, CHC ($5,944)
2B – Dustin Pedroia, BOS ($6,598)
3B – Maicer Izturis, LAA ($4,811)
SS – Erick Aybar, LAA ($8,018)
OF – Mike Stanton, FLA ($3,983)
OF – Jayson Werth, WAS ($4,017)
OF – Alex Rios, CHW ($4,180)
U – David Ortiz, BOS ($5,141)
U – Ryan Howard, PHI ($6,401)
SP – CC Sabathia, NYY ($15,676)
SP – Jon Lester, BOS ($13,282)
RP – Jose Valverde, DET ($2,272)
P – Justin Verlander, DET ($14,452)

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