This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters - A look at Monday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Orioles (Wei-Yin Chen – L) at Rays (Chris Archer – R), 3:10
Brewers (Marco Estrada – R) at Braves (Mike Minor – L), 7:10
Mets (Aaron Harang – R) at Reds (Johnny Cueto – R), 7:10
Phillies (Roy Halladay – R) at Marlins (Nathan Eovaldi – R), 7:10
Astros (Jordan Lyles – R) at Rangers (Derek Holland – L), 8:05
Pirates (Charlie Morton – R) at Cubs (Jeff Samardzija – R), 8:05
Blue Jays (J.A. Happ – L) at White Sox (Jose Quintana – L), 8:10
Tigers (Justin Verlander – R) at Twins (Mike Pelfrey – R), 8:10
Nationals (Tanner Roark – R) at Cardinals (Adam Wainwright – R), 8:15
Athletics (A.J. Griffin – R) at Angels (Garrett Richards – R), 10:05
Royals (Yordano Ventura – R) at Mariners (Brandon Maurer – R), 10:10
Day Game After Night Game: None
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Yonder Alonso, 1B, SD – (Hand) Likely out for season.
Joaquin Arias, SS, SF – (Hamstring) Out of Sunday's lineup, could return soon.
Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET – (Groin) Left Saturday's game and did not play Sunday.
Shin-Soo Choo, OF, CIN – (Thumb) Was available off the bench Sunday.
Khris Davis, OF, MIL – (Wrist) Missed another game Sunday.
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, BOS – (Foot) Manager Ferrell optimistic Ellsbury will play Wednesday.
Andre Ethier, OF, LAD – (Ankle) Missed ninth straight start Sunday.
Dexter Fowler, OF, COL – (Knee) Has been solely a pinch hitter for about a week.
Nate Freiman, 1B, OAK – (Abdomen) May not play during upcoming early week series.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL – (Finger) Slight possibility he hits again this season.
Matt Holliday, OF, STL – (Back) Out of Sunday's lineup with tightness.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB – (Hamstring) Sent for MRI after Sunday's game.
Jose Iglesias, SS, DET – (Hand) Out of lineup for third straight day.
Evan Longoria, 3B, TB – (Illness) Scratched Sunday with flu.
Starling Marte, P, PIT – (Hand) Probably relegated to bench for remainder of season.
Russell Martin, C, PIT – (Knee) Left Sunday's game with discomfort in left knee.
Justin Masterson, P, CLE – (Oblique) Will serve in a relief role for remainder of regular season.
Brad Miller, SS, SEA – (Hamstring) Out of Sunday's lineup but could return Monday.
Austin Romine, C, NYY – (Concussion) Cleared to play but manager Girardi said he may not return this season.
Wilin Rosario, C, COL – (Calf) Out of lineup Sunday, questionable for remainder of season.
Marco Scutaro, 2B, SF – (Finger/Back) Has made just one start since Sept. 13.
Jean Segura, SS, MIL – (Hamstring) Was unavailable Sunday but could make return in upcoming series.
Jered Weaver, P, LAA – (Forearm) Will throw bullpen session Monday and assuming all goes well will make Wednesday's start.
Players on the DL
Jesse Crain, P, TB – (Shoulder) Should be activated Monday.
Placed on the DL
Colby Rasmus, OF, TOR
Activated from the DL
None
Called Up
J.D. Martin, P, TB
Enny Romero, P, TB
Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
None
Traded/Signed/Claimed
Frank De Los Santos, P, TB to CHW
Closer Watch
None
Key Matchups
KEY MATCHUPS: HOT | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hot Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist - 2B | TB vs BAL 9/23 3:10 PM | Wei-Yin Chen | 7-15 | .467 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .667 | .467 | 1.133 | |||||||
| Brian McCann - C | ATL vs MIL 9/23 7:10 PM | Marco Estrada | 5-11 | .455 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .455 | .455 | .909 | |||||||
| Ryan Ludwick - OF | CIN vs NYM 9/23 7:10 PM | Aaron Harang | 14-36 | .389 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 7 | .667 | .389 | 1.056 | |||||||
| Greg Dobbs - 3B | MIA vs PHI 9/23 7:10 PM | Roy Halladay | 8-18 | .444 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .722 | .474 | 1.196 | |||||||
| Giancarlo Stanton - OF | MIA vs PHI 9/23 7:10 PM | Roy Halladay | 7-22 | .318 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | .636 | .375 | 1.011 | |||||||
| Aramis Ramirez - 3B | MIL @ ATL 9/23 7:10 PM | Mike Minor | 6-14 | .429 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .714 | .429 | 1.143 | |||||||
| Ian Kinsler - 2B | TEX vs HOU 9/23 8:05 PM | Jordan Lyles | 3-11 | .273 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | .455 | .467 | .921 | |||||||
| Prince Fielder - 1B | DET @ MIN 9/23 8:10 PM | Mike Pelfrey | 5-11 | .455 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .818 | .500 | 1.318 | |||||||
| Omar Infante - 2B | DET @ MIN 9/23 8:10 PM | Mike Pelfrey | 15-28 | .536 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .607 | .581 | 1.188 | |||||||
| Miguel Montero - C | ARI @ SD 9/23 10:10 PM | Eric Stults | 3-10 | .300 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | .800 | .364 | 1.164 | |||||||
| Martin Prado - 3B | ARI @ SD 9/23 10:10 PM | Eric Stults | 5-11 | .455 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .636 | .455 | 1.091 | |||||||
| Hot Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG | HR Allow | XBH Allow | RBI Allow | BB | K | Opp SLG | Opp OBP | Opp OPS | |||||||||
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL @ TB 9/23 3:10 PM | Rays Batters | 17-76 | .224 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 13 | .266 | .289 | .555 | |||||||
KEY MATCHUPS: COLD | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cold Batter Matchups | At-Bats | AVG | HR | XBH | RBI | BB | K | SLG | OBP | OPS | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Jennings - OF | TB vs BAL 9/23 3:10 PM | Wei-Yin Chen | 0-12 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | .077 | .077 | |||||||
| Dan Uggla - 2B | ATL vs MIL 9/23 7:10 PM | Marco Estrada | 1-11 | .091 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .091 | .167 | .258 | |||||||
| Cesar Izturis - SS | CIN vs NYM 9/23 7:10 PM | Aaron Harang | 0-17 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | |||||||
| Logan Morrison - OF | MIA vs PHI 9/23 7:10 PM | Roy Halladay | 1-13 | .077 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .077 | .200 | .277 | |||||||
| Juan Pierre - OF | MIA vs PHI 9/23 7:10 PM | Roy Halladay | 0-10 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | |||||||
| Chris Carter - OF | HOU @ TEX 9/23 8:05 PM | Derek Holland | 2-10 | .200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | .200 | .400 | |||||||
| Adrian Beltre - 3B | TEX vs HOU 9/23 8:05 PM | Jordan Lyles | 3-12 | .250 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .250 | .250 | .500 | |||||||
| Trevor Plouffe - 3B | MIN vs DET 9/23 8:10 PM | Justin Verlander | 3-15 | .200 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .267 | .200 | .467 | |||||||
| Cold Pitcher Matchups | At-Bats | Opp AVG | HR Allow | XBH Allow | RBI Allow | BB | K | Opp SLG | Opp OBP | Opp OPS | |||||||||
| Roy Halladay | PHI @ Mia 9/23 7:10 PM | Marlins Batters | 36-120 | .300 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 25 | .413 | .330 | .743 | |||||||
| Mike Pelfrey | MIN vs Det 9/23 8:10 PM | Tigers Batters | 30-66 | .455 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 5 | .602 | .535 | 1.136 | |||||||
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