Monday Lineup Card: Stults Stands Out

Monday Lineup Card: Stults Stands Out

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Projected Starters - A look at Monday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Angels (Jered Weaver – R) at Orioles (Freddy Garcia – R), 7:05
Brewers (Yovani Gallardo – R) at Marlins (Ricky Nolasco – R), 7:10
Red Sox (John Lackey – R) at Rays (Alex Cobb – R), 7:10
Reds (Homer Bailey – R) at Cubs (Scott Feldman – R), 8:05
Indians (Scott Kazmir – L) at Rangers (Josh Lindblom – R), 8:05
Tigers (Doug Fister – R) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie – R), 8:10
Blue Jays (R.A. Dickey – R) at White Sox (Dylan Axelrod – R), 8:10
Diamondbacks (Wade Miley – L) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10
Braves (Julio Teheran – R) at Padres (Jason Marquis – R), 10:10
Astros (Dallas Keuchel – L) at Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma – R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Mike Adams, P, PHI – (Biceps) Probably returning Tuesday.
Brandon Barnes, OF, HOU – (Hamstring) Out of Sunday's lineup.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL – (Thumb) Left Sunday's game with recurring thumb soreness.
Clay Buchholz, 2B, BOS – (Neck) Won't pitch until he is 100 percent, Friday start in question.
Jared Burton, P, MIN – (Groin) Felt a twinge Saturday, did not pitch in Sunday's doubleheader.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, COL – (Oblique) Out of Sunday's lineup.
Lucas Duda, OF, NYM – (Quadriceps) Out of Sunday's lineup with soreness.
Andre Ethier, OF, LAD – (Foot) Out Sunday with sore foot suffered Saturday.
Jedd Gyorko, 2B, SD – (Groin) Left Sunday's game.
Matt Harvey, P, NYM – (Back) Will make next start Thursday.
Aaron Hicks, OF, MIN – (Hamstring) Left Sunday's doubleheader with strain.
Casey Kotchman, 1B, MIA – (Ribs) May be unavailable Monday and possibly longer.
Ryan Pressly, P, MIN – (Triceps) Pulled Sunday with soreness.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD – (Hamstring) Had MRI Sunday, could return to DL.
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF – (Foot) May be headed to DL.
Shane Victorino, OF, BOS – (Hamstring) Will not be playing every day at first.
Kevin Youkilis, 3B, NYY – (Back) Stiffness, could return Tuesday.

Players on the DL
Henderson Alvarez, P, MIA – (Shoulder) Close to starting rehab.
Brett Anderson, P, OAK – (Foot) Not pitching for foreseeable future.
Brandon Beachy, P, ATL – (Elbow) A good rehab start Saturday, on schedule for activation June 18.
Wilson Betemit, 3B, BAL – (Knee) Out until after All-Star break but it going to begin fielding drills this week.
Peter Bourjos, OF, LAA – (Hamstring) Will be activated Monday.
Chris Coghlan, OF, MIA – (Calf) Expected to have MRI Monday.
Jose Contreras, P, PIT – (Back) First rehab appearance coming Monday.
Ross Detwiler, P, WAS – (Oblique) Threw 3.2 innings in rehab Saturday, could start Thursday.
Neftali Feliz, P, TEX – (Elbow) Throwing off a half mound.
Jeanmar Gomez, P, PIT – (Forearm) Threw Friday, will throw again Monday and then will begin rehab.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS – (Knee) GM Rizzo said no structural damage in knee.
Corey Hart, 1B, MIL – (Knee) Making progress but no rehab yet.
Austin Jackson, OF, DET – (Hamstring) Will begin rehab Monday.
Josh Johnson, P, TOR – (Finger) Developed a blister during Sunday's start.
Steve Johnson, P, BAL – (Oblique) MRI revealed slight strain.
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD – (Hamstring) Had setback, won't be back Friday as scheduled.
Ian Kinsler, 2B, TEX – (Ribs) Started full baseball activities.
Michael Kirkman, P, TEX – (Illness) Recurrence of lymphoma will cause him to miss time during treatment.
Erik Kratz, C, PHI – (Knee) Will have an MRI Monday.
Brandon McCarthy, P, AZ – (Shoulder) Had seizure related to last year's injury, not known whether his shoulder rehab is delayed.
Will Middlebrooks, 3B, BOS – (Back) Will be the starter at third base when he returns.
Brandon Morrow, P, TOR – (Forearm) Will throw a bullpen session early this week.
Charlie Morton, P, PIT – (Elbow) Will start Thursday if Wandy Rodriguez is unavailable.
Eduardo Nunez, SS, NYY – (Oblique) Resumed activities, still no timetable.
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX – (Shoulder) Placed on DL, could come back as starter or reliever.
Darren Oliver, P, TOR – (Shoulder) Will be activated Monday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY – (Shoulder) Threw 68 pitches in a solid first rehab start, could return by end of June.
Chris Perez, P, CLE – (Shoulder) Will throw off mound Tuesday.
Trevor Plouffe, 3B, MIN – (Calf) Will begin rehab Monday.
Jose Reyes, SS, TOR – (Ankle) Will begin rehab within ten days.
Carlos Ruiz, C, PHI – (Hamstring) No rehab assignment for a few more days.
Giancarlo Stanton, OF, MIA – (Hamstring) Could return Monday.
Stephen Strasburg, P, WAS – (Oblique) Scheduled to start June 16.
Huston Street, P, SD – (Calf) Will throw from mound Monday for first time since hitting DL.
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI – (Oblique) Started swinging in cage Sunday.

Placed on the DL
Chris Coghlan, OF, MIA
Michael Kirkman, P, TEX
Ted Lilly, P, LAD
Alexi Ogando, P, TEX
Joakim Soria, P, TEX (transferred to 60-day DL)

Activated from the DL
Jim Henderson, P, MIL
Logan Morrison, 1B, MIA

Called Up
Jose Alvarez, P, DET (optioned after Sunday's game)
Chris Colabello, 1B, MIN
Steven Lerud, C, PHI
Josh Lindblom, P, TEX
Matt Magill, P, LAD
Chris Marrero, 1B, WAS
Kyle McClellan, P, TEX
Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF, NYM
Wade LeBlanc, P, HOU
Thad Weber, P, TOR (optioned after Sunday's game)

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Jose Alvarez, P, DET
Rick Ankiel, OF, NYM (designated for assignment)
Brad Lincoln, P, TOR
Jose Ortega, P, DET
Brad Peacock, P, HOU
Tyler Thornburg, P, MIL
Thad Weber, P, TOR

Traded
Vinnie Catricala, 3B, SEA to OAK

Closer Watch
Brewers – Jim Henderson was activated from the DL Sunday. There was no save situation, but Henderson was used in the ninth inning and threw a scoreless inning. However, manager Ron Roenicke said he would give Francisco Rodriguez a chance to earn his 300th career save. K-Rod currently sits at 298 saves.

KEY MATCHUPS: HOT

Hot Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Josh Hamilton - OFLAA @ BAL
6/10 7:05 PM
Freddy Garcia4-12.333333101.083.3851.468
Howie Kendrick - 2BLAA @ BAL
6/10 7:05 PM
Freddy Garcia5-10.500133101.100.5451.645
Aramis Ramirez - 3BMIL @ MIA
6/10 7:10 PM
Ricky Nolasco5-16.31311111.500.353.853
Rickie Weeks - 2BMIL @ MIA
6/10 7:10 PM
Ricky Nolasco8-18.44412316.722.4741.196
Yunel Escobar - SSTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey5-11.45501122.545.5001.045
Matt Joyce - OFTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey4-13.30811312.538.357.896
Evan Longoria - 3BTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey7-25.28014433.520.357.877
Luke Scott - DHTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey6-16.37525215.938.4441.382
Ben Zobrist - 2BTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey8-20.40002352.500.5381.038
Darwin Barney - 2BCHC vs CIN
6/10 8:05 PM
Homer Bailey7-17.41200211.412.444.856
Starlin Castro - SSCHC vs CIN
6/10 8:05 PM
Homer Bailey5-18.27822421.611.350.961
Scott Hairston - OFCHC vs CIN
6/10 8:05 PM
Homer Bailey4-13.30812123.615.4001.015
Alex Rios - OFCWS vs TOR
6/10 8:10 PM
R.A. Dickey3-10.30022321.900.4171.317
Alex Avila - CDET @ KC
6/10 8:10 PM
Jeremy Guthrie3-14.21412433.500.353.853
Miguel Cabrera - 3BDET @ KC
6/10 8:10 PM
Jeremy Guthrie9-26.34622645.577.419.996
Victor Martinez - CDET @ KC
6/10 8:10 PM
Jeremy Guthrie5-14.35702021.500.438.938
Mike Moustakas - 3BKC vs DET
6/10 8:10 PM
Doug Fister4-10.40012202.800.4001.200
Willie Bloomquist - SSARI @ LAD
6/10 10:10 PM
Clayton Kershaw4-10.40000012.400.455.855
Brian McCann - CATL @ SD
6/10 10:10 PM
Jason Marquis5-15.33302150.467.476.943
Dan Uggla - 2BATL @ SD
6/10 10:10 PM
Jason Marquis4-16.25012132.500.400.900
Mark Ellis - 2BLAD vs ARI
6/10 10:10 PM
Wade Miley8-18.444343101.000.4741.474
 
Hot Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Jered WeaverLAA @ BAL
6/10 7:05 PM
Orioles Batters25-139.1804812229.301.196.498
Clayton KershawLAD vs ARI
6/10 10:10 PM
Diamondbacks Batters21-106.198084835.273.260.533

 

KEY MATCHUPS: COLD

Cold Batter MatchupsAt-BatsAVGHRXBHRBIBBKSLGOBPOPS
Alexi Casilla - 2BBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Jered Weaver3-19.15800006.158.200.358
Chris Davis - 1BBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Jered Weaver6-28.21401305.250.214.464
J.J. Hardy - SSBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Jered Weaver1-15.06700001.067.067.133
Danny Valencia - 3BBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Jered Weaver3-15.20022204.600.200.800
Matt Wieters - CBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Jered Weaver2-13.15411402.385.143.527
Kelly Johnson - 2BTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey2-10.20000201.200.200.400
James Loney - 1BTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey2-10.20011301.500.200.700
Jose Molina - CTB vs BOS
6/10 7:10 PM
John Lackey0-10.00000012.000.167.167
David DeJesus - OFCHC vs CIN
6/10 8:05 PM
Homer Bailey3-13.23100001.231.231.462
Jack Hannahan - 3BCIN @ CHC
6/10 8:05 PM
Scott Feldman3-20.15001212.200.217.417
Cesar Izturis - SSCIN @ CHC
6/10 8:05 PM
Scott Feldman2-11.18200011.182.250.432
David Murphy - OFTEX vs CLE
6/10 8:05 PM
Scott Kazmir2-12.16700002.167.167.333
Don Kelly - OFDET @ KC
6/10 8:10 PM
Jeremy Guthrie3-13.23100003.231.231.462
Ramon Santiago - 2BDET @ KC
6/10 8:10 PM
Jeremy Guthrie2-10.20000201.200.273.473
Salvador Perez - CKC vs DET
6/10 8:10 PM
Doug Fister2-12.16701001.250.167.417
Paul Goldschmidt - 1BARI @ LAD
6/10 10:10 PM
Clayton Kershaw1-11.09100025.091.231.322
Miguel Montero - CARI @ LAD
6/10 10:10 PM
Clayton Kershaw4-20.20003309.350.200.550
Martin Prado - 3BARI @ LAD
6/10 10:10 PM
Clayton Kershaw1-15.06700003.067.067.133
Cody Ross - OFARI @ LAD
6/10 10:10 PM
Clayton Kershaw3-17.17602026.294.263.557
Justin Upton - OFATL @ SD
6/10 10:10 PM
Jason Marquis2-11.18201011.273.308.580
 
Cold Pitcher MatchupsAt-BatsOpp
AVG
HR
Allow
XBH
Allow
RBI
Allow
BBKOpp
SLG
Opp
OBP
Opp
OPS
Freddy GarciaBAL vs LAA
6/10 7:05 PM
Angels Batters23-71.324581369.586.377.963
Ricky NolascoMIA vs Mil
6/10 7:10 PM
Brewers Batters29-74.3924612317.600.4161.016
Jeremy GuthrieKC vs Det
6/10 8:10 PM
Tigers Batters49-156.314513241319.468.371.838
Jason MarquisSD vs Atl
6/10 10:10 PM
Braves Batters20-68.294294117.482.413.896
 

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