Tuesday Lineup Card: Speedster Heads to Hollywood

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

Diamondbacks (Daniel Hudson - R) v Pirates (Kevin Correia - R), 7:05
A's (Guillermo Moscoso - R) v Orioles (Chris Jakubauskas - R), 7:05
Dodgers (Rubby De La Rosa - R) v Phillies (Roy Oswalt - R), 7:05
Twins (Francisco Liriano - L) v Indians (Carlos Carrasco - R), 7:05
Red Sox (Jon Lester - L) v Yankees (Freddy Garcia - R), 7:05
Cubs (Doug Davis - L) v Reds (Edinson Volquez - R), 7:10
Braves (Tommy Hanson - R)v Marlins (Brad Hand - L), 7:10
Tigers (Rick Porcello - R) v Rangers (Matt Harrison - L), 8:05
Cardinals (Jake Westbrook - R) v Astros (Brett Myers - R), 8:05
Mets (Chris Capuano - L) v Brewers (Shaun Marcum - R), 8:10
Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R) v White Sox (Phil Humber - R), 8:10
Rays (Alex Cobb -R) v Angels (Dan Haren - R), 10:05
Rockies (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) v Padres (Tim Stauffer - R), 10:05
Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann - R) v Giants (Jonathan Sanchez - L), 10:15

Day After Night: None

Injuries - A brief look at players that have been missing time with minor ailments and their expected returns.

Day-to-Day - (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)

AL

Brett Anderson, P, OAK - (Elbow) Next start in doubt
Jake Peavy, P, CHI-A - (Groin) MRI on tap Monday, DL inevitable?
Luke Scott, DH, BAL - (Shoulder) Not in Monday's lineup
Evan Longoria, 3B, TB - (Upper Body) Was able to pinch-hit Sunday, should play Monday

NL

Scott Rolen, 3B, CIN - (Illness) Diagnosed with Strep Throat
Jimmy Rollins, SS, PHI - (Knee) Not in Monday's lineup
Dexter Fowler, OF, COL - (Abdomen) Should hit the DL
Carlos Beltran, OF, NY-N - (Leg) X-rays returned negative
Edgar Renteria, SS, CIN - (Back) Unavailable Monday

Players on the DL

AL

Joe Mauer, C, MIN - (Leg) Scheduled for 5-7 innings behind the plate in the minors Monday
Vernon Wells, OF, ANA - (Groin) Should return during homestand
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, 2B, MIN - (Leg) Will transition to shortstop when healthy
Magglio Ordonez, OF, DET - (Ankle) Could return to the lineup Tuesday
Travis Hafner, DH, CLE - (Oblique) Could return within two weeks
Alex White, P, CLE - (Finger) Out for 10 more weeks

NL

Sam LeCure, P, CIN - (Forearm) Threw without soreness over the weekend
Nate McLouth, OF, ATL - (Oblique) Has yet to take BP
Jayson Heyward, OF, ATL - (Shoulder) At extended spring training, but has not resumed activities
Orlando Hudson, 2B, SD - (Groin) Could return Tuesday
Wandy Rodriguez, P, HOU - (Elbow) Should return to rotation June 13
Cameron Maybin, OF, SD - (Knee) Began baseball-related work Sunday
Pablo Sandoval, 3B, SF - (Wrist) Still has soreness in his wrist and forearm
Brandon Lyon, P, HOU - (Shoulder) Could be back in the bullpen as soon as Thursday
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS - (Abdomen) Went 2-for-2 in rehab Sunday
Hanley Ramirez, SS, FLA - (Back) Placed on DL on Monday, could be back next week
Marlon Byrd, OF, CHI-N - (Face) Cleared to start hitting in the cage
Brad Lidge, P, PHI - (Shoulder) Will visit with the team's doctors Tuesday because of lingering pain

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

Sent Down
Andrew Oliver, P, DET
John Mayberry, OF, PHI
Juan Castro, 2B, LA (DFA)
Jay Gibbons, OF, LA (DFA)
Ivan DeJesus, SS, LA
John Ely, P, LA
Fautino De Los Santos, P, OAK
Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B, OAK
Scott Maine, P, CHI-N
Chad Reineke, P, CIN

Called Up
Scott Sizemore, 2B, OAK
Daryl Thompson, P, CIN
Brad Hand, P, FLA
Devaris Gordon, SS, LA (AKA Dee Gordon)

Activated
David Purcey, P, DET
Blake Hawksworth, P, LA
Marcus Thames, OF, LA,
Juan Uribe, 3B, LA
Adam Rosales, 2B, OAK
Matt Garza, P, CHI-N

Placed on DL
Hanley Ramirez, SS, FLA (retroactive to 5/30)

Closer Watch

HOU - It looks like Brandon Lyon will return to the bullpen later this week after spending nearly a month on the disabled list. The question becomes does he quickly replace Mark Melancon as the team's closer? And then: Will the Astros give Melancon the opportunity to pry back the role should Lyon struggle? Melancon picked up five saves, two wins, a hold and 17 strikeouts in his 15.2 innings as closer.

KC - Aaron Crow has yet to see a save chance since taking the reins from Joakim Soria last week, but Soria might reclaim the role sooner rather than later. Soria has pitched three scoreless (strikeout-less) innings since his demotion, and manager Ned Yost said the job might be his again after a few more solid outings.

Recommended Pickup

Dee Gordon, SS, LA - The Dodgers recalled Devaris (Dee) Gordon as part of a half-dozen transactions Monday, and while he wasn't in Monday's lineup, he should immediately be a factor in the Dodgers' starting shortstop picture with Rafael Furcal (shoulder) back on the disabled list. Gordon's footspeed earned him a place on many pre-season top-100 prospect lists, and that should continue to be an asset in the major leagues. He had already racked up 22 steals (to just three caught stealings) through 50 games at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he was also OBP-ing .361. Gordon could be a speedy remedy for owners who are now without guys like Furcal, Hanley Ramirez (DL) or Jimmy Rollins (day-to-day).

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