Wednesday Lineup Card: Everything is A-Aoki

This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.

Wednesday's Starters
Braves (Tommy Hanson - R) at Yankees (Phil Hughes - R), 1:05
Royals (Vin Mazzaro - R) at Astros (Jordan Lyles - R), 2:05
Blue Jays (TBA) at Brewers (Yovani Gallardo - R), 2:10
Mariners (Jason Vargas - L) at Diamondbacks (Trevor Cahill - R), 3:40
Rangers (Yu Darvish - R) at Padres (Anthony Bass - R), 6:35
Reds (Bronson Arroyo - R) at Indians (Justin Masterson - R), 7:05
Rockies (Alex White - R) at Phillies (Joe Blanton - R), 7:05
Twins (Francisco Liriano - L) at Pirates (Erik Bedard - L), 7:05
Cardinals (Jake Westbrook - R) at Tigers (Rick Porcello - R), 7:05
Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R) at Nationals (Stephen Strasburg - R), 7:05
Orioles (Brian Matusz - L) at Mets (Dillon Gee - R), 7:10
Marlins (Ricky Nolasco - R) at Red Sox (Felix Doubront - L), 7:10
Cubs (Randy Wells - R) at White Sox (Gavin Floyd - R), 8:10
Dodgers (Nathan Eovaldi - R) at Athletics (Tommy Milone - L), 10:05
Giants (Ryan Vogelsong - R) at Angels (Jered Weaver - R), 10:05

Day Game After a Night Game: Braves, Yankees, Royals, Astros, Blue Jays, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mariners

Injuries

Day-to-Day
AL
Matt Capps, P, MIN - (Shoulder) Twins GM Terry Ryan confirmed Capps will not miss much time.
Joe Mauer, C, MIN - (Quadriceps) Not in the lineup for Tuesday's game.
Yoenis Cespedes, OF, OAK - (Hamstring) Is not in the lineup on Tuesday, but could serve as the DH in Wednesday's game.

NL
Jose Veras, P, MIL - (Groin) Was unavailable to pitch during Monday's game.
Logan Forsythe, 2B, SDP - (Abdomen) Remains day-to-day going into Tuesday's game.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL - (Knee) Not in the lineup for Tuesday's game.

Disabled List
AL
Aaron Cook, P, BOS - (Knee) Gave up three runs in four innings in a rehab start at Triple-A.
Brett Gardner, OF, NYY - (Elbow) Expects to return just before the All-Star break.
Rafael Perez, P, CLE - (Shoulder) Still has no timetable for a return while he continues to rehab.
Derek Holland, P, TEX - (Shoulder) Could throw a bullpen session as early as Wednesday.
Neftali Feliz, P, TEX - (Elbow) Threw lightly on Monday for the first time in over a month.
Alex Avila, C, DET - (Hamstring) Played five innings at catcher for Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
John Danks, P, CHW - (Shoulder) Tentatively scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment in three-to-four weeks.
Scott Podsednik, OF, BOS - (Groin) Placed on the 15-Day DL on Tuesday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS - (Shoulder) Took batting practice on the field Tuesday.
Josh Beckett, P, BOS - (Shoulder) Only expects to miss one more start after his MRI came back clean.
Jeremy Hellickson, P, TBR - (Shoulder) Will be placed on the DL on Wednesday with fatigue in his right shoulder.
Drew Smyly, P, DET - (Finger) Threw a bullpen session Tuesday and says he is ready to pitch.

NL
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI - (Knee) Played six innings at second base in High-A Clearwater on Monday.
Joe Wieland, P, SDP - (Elbow) Threw off flat ground for the first time on Monday.
Jeremy Hermida, OF, SDP - (Hernia) Has resumed some baseball activities.
Andy Parrino, SS, SDP - (Wrist) Back on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tucson.
Geoff Blum, 3B, ARI - (Oblique) Is 0-4 in two rehab games at Triple-A Reno.
Bud Norris, P, HOU - (Knee) Could go on a rehab assignment by the end of this week.
Ruben Tejada, SS, NYM - (Quadriceps) Played a full game at shortstop in rehab game at High-A on Monday.
Ronny Cedeno, SS, NYM - (Calf) Expected to return from the disabled list on Friday.

Transactions

Activated from DL
Octavio Dotel, P, DET
Cody Ross, OF, BOS
Skip Schumaker, 2B, STL

Placed on DL
Scott Podsednik, OF, BOS

Designated for Assignment
Brooks Conrad, 2B, MIL

Optioned to Triple-A
Thad Weber, P, DET
Evan Crawford, P, TOR

Called Up
Tyler Thornburg, P, MIL
Jesse Chavez, P, TOR
Rich Thompson, P, TBR

Free Agent Signings
Koyie Hill, C, WAS

Suspensions
Freddy Galvis, 2B, PHI - 50 games

Closer Watch
Brewers - John Axford pitched a clean ninth inning to pick up the save against the Blue Jays on Monday. This was his second consecutive perfect appearance after allowing eight earned runs in five innings over his previous five relief outings. His 14.40 ERA over that stretch rose his season ERA from 3.54 to 5.55, while he currently sits at a 5.13 ERA right now. The 2012 season has not been kind to Axford after he had two excellent years for the Brewers. However, he still is not in danger of losing his closer role as the rest of the Brewers' bullpen has been just as shaky.

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