Tuesday Lineup Card: You Canha Do It

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Updated on April 14, 2015 4:08AM EST

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

Nationals (Stephen Strasburg – R) at Red Sox (Justin Masterson – R), 6:10
Yankees (CC Sabathia – L) at Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez – R), 7:05
Tigers (Shane Greene – R) at Pirates (A.J. Burnett – R), 7:05
Rays (Matt Andriese – R) at Blue Jays (Daniel Norris – L), 7:07
White Sox (Jose Quintana – L) at Indians (Carlos Carrasco – R), 7:10
Phillies (David Buchanan – R) at Mets (Matt Harvey – R), 7:10
Marlins (Tom Koehler – R) at Braves (Trevor Cahill – R), 7:10
Angels (Drew Rucinski – R) at Rangers (Nick Martinez – R), 8:05
Reds (Anthony DeSclafani – R) at Cubs (Jake Arrieta – R), 8:05
Athletics (Kendall Graveman – R) at Astros (Brad Peacock – R), 8:10
Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma – R) at Dodgers (David Huff – L), 10:10
Diamondbacks (Jeremy Hellickson – R) at Padres (Odrisamer Despaigne – R), 10:10
Rockies (Christian Bergman – R) at Giants (Tim Hudson – R), 10:15

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day

Hanley Ramirez, SS, BOS (foot) – Removed from Monday's game, but seems okay
Michael Brantley, OF, CLE (back) – Will take BP Tuesday; game status uncertain
Billy Hamilton, OF, CIN (finger) – Will play Tuesday
Kole Calhoun, OF, LAA (calf) – Expected back in Tuesday
Devin Mesoraco, C, CIN (hip) – Expected to avoid the DL
Scott Kazmir, SP, OAK (calf) – Had some cramping during Monday start; seems fine
Alex Rios, OF, KC (hand) – Removed Monday as a precaution after being hit by pitch
Stephen Vogt, 1B, OAK (ankle) – Hurt Monday, but not believed to be serious
Juan Uribe, 3B, LAD (hamstring) – Couldn't go Sunday or Monday
Justin Turner, 3B, LAD (finger) – Took grounders Monday; seems close
Brad Peacock, SP, HOU (hip) – Starting Tuesday
Casey McGehee, 3B, SF (knee) – Out of the lineup for two straight
David Phelps, SP, MIA (paternity) – Expected to make Friday start
Mike Olt, 3B, CHC (wrist) – Scratched Monday
Tommy La Stella, 2B, CHC (oblique) – Did some throwing Monday; results uncertain

Players on the DL

Anthony Rendon, 2B, WAS (knee) – Threw and swung over the weekend, but still not close
Alex Cobb, SP, TB (forearm) – Playing catch; no timetable for return
Ian Kennedy, SP, SD (hamstring) – Throwing a bullpen in the next couple days
Jake McGee, RP, TB (elbow) – Threw live BP Monday
Matt Wieters, C, BAL (elbow) – Could play in rehab game Tuesday
Brett Gardner, OF, NYY (wrist) – X-rays negative
Denard Span, OF, WAS (abdomen) – Will play seven innings in extended spring soon
J.J. Hardy, SS, BAL (shoulder) – A few days away from a rehab assignment
Homer Bailey, SP, CIN (forearm) – Will come back and start Saturday
Bobby Parnell, RP, NYM (elbow) – Heading out on rehab assignment this week
Henderson Alvarez, SP, MIA (shoulder) – Having MRI to go with his DL trip
Michael Saunders, OF, TOR (knee) – Expected back in rehab action Tuesday
Tsuyoshi Wada, SP, CHC (groin) – Likely nearing rehab assignment
Tanner Scheppers, RP, TEX (ankle) – Close to returning; no more rehab games
Kyuji Fujikawa, RP, TEX (groin) – Playing in Double-A rehab game Tuesday
Jose Pirela, SS, NYY (concussion) – Will play in extended spring next week
Vic Black, RP, NYM (shoulder) – Rehab games this week; back in late April, early May
Tom Wilhelmsen, RP, SEA (elbow) – Hopes to resume throwing by end of week
Dallas Beeler, RP, CHC (shoulder) – Will resume pitching by midweek
Tyler Chatwood, SP, COL (elbow) – Resting 10 days before returning to extended spring
Ricky Nolasco, SP, MIN (elbow) – Playing catch Wednesday
Josh Johnson, SP, SD (elbow) – Will go on rehab trip in May
Wesley Wright, RP, BAL (shoulder) – Out 4-6 weeks
Brett Oberholtzer, SP, HOU (finger) – Played catch without bandage Monday
Ryan Rua, OF, TEX (ankle) – In a boot for the next three weeks
Jeff Mathis, C, MIA (finger) – Projected out 4-6 weeks
Lisalverto Bonilla, RP, TEX (elbow) – Will have Tommy John surgery
Justin Grimm, RP, CHC (forearm) – Rehabbing at extended spring training

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

Called Up

Reid Brignac, SS, MIA
J.T. Realmuto, C, MIA
Carter Capps, RP, MIA
Dominic Leone, RP, SEA
Jose Urena, RP, MIA
Joel De La Cruz, RP, NYY
Josh Smith, RP, CIN
Kyle Skipworth, C, CIN

Sent Down (to Triple-A unless otherwise noted)

Raisel Iglesias, SP, CIN
Chris Dominguez, 3B, CIN
Cesar Jimenez, RP, PHI (outrighted)
Eddie Gamboa, RP, BAL
Tom Layne, RP, BOS
Ed Easley, C, STL
Casey Sadler, SP, PIT
Matt den Dekker, OF, WAS

Activated from the DL (15-day, unless otherwise noted)

Koji Uehara, RP, BOS
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS
David Lough, OF, BAL

Placed on the DL (15-day, unless otherwise noted)

Henderson Alvarez, SP, MIA (shoulder)
Jeff Mathis, C, MIA (finger)
Don Kelly, OF, MIA (finger)
Brandon Workman, SP, BOS (elbow)
Tom Wilhelmsen, RP, SEA (elbow)

Designated for Assignment

Daniel Corcino, RP, CIN
Ryan Dennick, RP, CIN
Juan Jaime, RP, ATL
Kyle Davies, RP, NYY

Released

Ryan Webb, RP, LAD

Closer Watch

Red Sox – Koji's back, back again. Koji's back, tell your friends. That's right, folks, Koji Uehara's hamstring is feeling fine, so the 40-year-old closer is ready to reclaim his job. Edward Mujica becomes instantly near-worthless in leagues that don't count holds unless you're a certified save speculator.

Rockies – LaTroy Hawkins has already lost his job, and it was Rafael Betancourt who got the first crack at replacing him Monday. Betancourt delivered two strikeouts en route to a perfect inning and the save, but he'll be sharing the role with Adam Ottavino for a little while at least.

Mets – Jeurys Familia netted his second save Monday, and it looks like he's got a pretty good hold on the job right now, but Bobby Parnell (Tommy John surgery) and Vic Black (shoulder) are both on their way back and could quite reasonably factor into the mix if healthy.

Rays – Brad Boxberger had few problems en route to his third save Monday, working around a walk in a scoreless ninth. He had one bad outing, but has nonetheless struck out seven batters in 4.1 innings and is looking like a legitimate threat to keep the job away from Jake McGee (elbow) even when the Rays' projected closer makes his return from the disabled list.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – April 14, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
H. Ramirez	SS	BOS vs WAS 6:10PM	S. Strasburg	16	5	3	1	2	3	4	.313	.421	.625	1.046
A. Jones	OF	BAL vs NYY 7:05PM	C. Sabathia	56	17	8	3	12	4	8	.304	.344	.571	.916
V. Martinez	1B	DET @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	27	7	3	1	3	6	4	.259	.412	.444	.856
M. Aviles	2B	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	J. Quintana	19	8	0	0	1	0	1	.421	.421	.421	.842
M. Brantley	OF	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	J. Quintana	20	10	4	1	5	2	1	.500	.542	.800	1.342
M. Cabrera	OF	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	C. Carrasco	10	5	2	1	5	2	0	.500	.583	.900	1.483
D. Gordon	2B	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	T. Cahill	15	6	2	0	1	3	1	.400	.500	.533	1.033
I. Suzuki	OF	MIA @ ATL 7:10PM	T. Cahill	30	12	2	0	1	2	2	.400	.455	.467	.921
E. Sogard	2B	OAK @ HOU 8:10PM	B. Peacock	14	6	3	0	0	1	1	.429	.467	.786	1.252
H. Kendrick	2B	LAD vs SEA 10:10PM	H. Iwakuma	24	9	4	0	1	0	6	.375	.375	.542	.917
M. McKenry	C	COL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	11	5	0	0	1	0	2	.455	.455	.455	.909

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – April 14, 2015

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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
CC Sabathia	NYY @ BAL 7:05PM	152	43	19	6	22	4	36	.283	.299	.502	.801
A.J. Burnett	PIT vs DET 7:05PM	100	22	10	3	12	9	15	.220	.296	.388	.684
Miguel Gonzalez	BAL vs NYY 7:05PM	78	17	10	3	5	5	14	.218	.265	.420	.685
Jake Arrieta	CHC vs CIN 8:05PM	63	13	5	0	8	6	25	.206	.275	.288	.564

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 14, 2015

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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. Craig	OF	BOS vs WAS 6:10PM	S. Strasburg	12	1	0	0	0	0	6	.083	.083	.083	.167
Y. Escobar	SS	WAS @ BOS 6:10PM	J. Masterson	14	3	0	0	1	1	6	.214	.267	.214	.481
J. Martinez	OF	DET @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	10	0	0	0	0	0	2	.000	.000	.000	.000
A. Simmons	SS	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	T. Koehler	18	2	1	1	1	3	2	.111	.238	.278	.516
E. Young Jr.	OF	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	T. Koehler	10	1	1	0	0	1	1	.100	.182	.200	.382
R. Raburn	OF	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	J. Quintana	14	2	0	0	1	1	4	.143	.200	.143	.343
J. Abreu	1B	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	C. Carrasco	10	2	0	0	1	0	2	.200	.200	.200	.400
E. Aybar	SS	LAA @ TEX 8:05PM	N. Martinez	10	1	1	1	2	0	0	.100	.100	.400	.500
J. Reddick	OF	OAK @ HOU 8:10PM	B. Peacock	10	2	1	0	1	3	3	.200	.385	.400	.785
E. Inciarte	OF	ARI @ SD 10:10PM	O. Despaigne	12	2	1	0	0	0	0	.167	.167	.250	.417
W. Middlebrooks	3B	SD vs ARI 10:10PM	J. Hellickson	12	1	0	0	0	0	8	.083	.083	.083	.167
N. Arenado	3B	COL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	10	2	1	0	0	0	1	.200	.273	.300	.573
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	14	2	1	0	1	2	2	.143	.250	.214	.464
D. Stubbs	OF	COL @ SF 10:15PM	T. Hudson	13	3	0	0	1	0	4	.231	.231	.231	.462

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – April 14, 2015

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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
Jose Quintana	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	129	39	12	2	16	11	21	.302	.357	.424	.781
Trevor Cahill	ATL vs MIA 7:10PM	95	34	8	1	11	10	14	.358	.418	.474	.891

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
Mark Canha, 1B, OAK – A Rule 5 pick, Canha came into the season with low expectations, but after sitting out Opening Day, he's been given full-time at-bats – seeing starts at first base and left field – and he's been rolling with it. Canha's got hits in all six games he's played in this season, and he's collected a .367 average, a homer and seven RBI so far. He's a 26-year-old rookie, so this isn't a freak-out-and-grab-him moment, but it's well worth noting that Canha racked up a .303/.384/.505 line with 20 homers for Triple-A New Orleans in the Marlins organization last year. There's a legit bat here, and the fact that he's hitting high up in the lineup certainly counts for something.

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C: Travis d'Arnaud, NYM ($3,800)
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3B: Jake Lamb, ARI ($3,600)
SS: Tim Beckham, TB ($3,100)
OF: Billy Hamilton, CIN ($4,300)

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