Wednesday Lineup Card: Bassitt Hound

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Updated on August 12, 2015 1:40AM EST

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

BAL (Kevin Gausman – R) at SEA (Hisashi Iwakuma – R), 3:40 PM
CIN (Raisel Iglesias – R) at SD (James Shields – R), 3:40 PM
PHI (Aaron Nola – R) at AZ (Chase Anderson – R), 3:40 PM
HOU (Scott Feldman – R) at SF (Chris Heston – R), 3:45 PM
BOS (Eduardo Rodriguez – L) at MIA (Adam Conley – L), 4:10 PM
OAK (Aaron Brooks – R) at TOR (Mark Buehrle – L), 7:07 PM
NYY (C.C. Sabathia – L) at CLE (Danny Salazar – R), 7:10 PM
COL (Jorge De La Rosa – L) at NYM (Jacob deGrom – R), 7:10 PM
ATL (Matt Wisler – R) at TB (Jake Odorizzi – R), 7:10 PM
MIL (Matt Garza – R) at CHC (Jason Hammel – R), 8:05 PM
PIT (Gerrit Cole – R) at STL (Michael Wacha – R), 8:10 PM
LAA (Andrew Heaney – L) at CHW (John Danks – R), 8:10 PM
DET (Daniel Norris – L) at KC (Edinson Volquez – R), 8:10 PM
TEX (Nick Martinez – R) at MIN (Mike Pelfrey – R), 8:10 PM
WAS (Jordan Zimmermann – R) at LAD (Clayton Kershaw – L), 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: BAL/SEA, CIN/SD, PHI/AZ, HOU/SF, BOS/MIA

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Norichika Aoki, OF, SF – (Head) Passed concussion test Tuesday but was not in the lineup after leaving Sunday's game. Was hit by pitch in helmet Sunday.
Ryan Braun, OF, MIL – (Back) Will be back in lineup Wednesday.
Domonic Brown, OF, PHI – (Illness) Scratched Tuesday.
Nelson Cruz, OF, SEA – (Neck) Left Tuesday with spasms.
Lucas Duda, 1B, NYM – (Back) Out of Tuesday's lineup with stiffness.
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B, TOR – (Finger) Out of Tuesday's lineup after missing Sunday as well.
Maikel Franco, 3B, PHI – (Wrist) Left Tuesday's game with contusion, x-rays negative, still likely to miss some games.
Cole Hamels, P, PHI – (Groin) Scratched from Thursday's start with soreness.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS – (Knee) Was available off bench Tuesday, could return to lineup Wednesday.
Chase Headley, 3B, NYY – (Leg) Out of Tuesday lineup but is expected back Wednesday.
Salvador Perez, C, KC – (Wrist) Left Tuesday with inflammation in wrist, is day-to-day.
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE – (Personal) On bereavement list, could miss another game or two.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, BOS – (Foot) Out again Tuesday, DL looking like a possibility.
Yasmany Tomas, OF, AZ – (Calf) Left Tuesday with tightness.
Matt Wieters, C, BAL – (Hamstring) Left Tuesday with strain, DL likely with that type of injury.
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA – (Knee) Scratched Tuesday with contusion.

Players on the DL
Emilio Bonifacio, 2B, CHW – (Oblique) Was set to begin rehab Tuesday.
Miguel Cabrera, 1B, DET – (Calf) Said he could have played Tuesday, not likely to be activated until weekend series.
Robinson Chirnos, C, TEX – (Shoulder) Played catch and hit off a tee Tuesday.
Carlos Corporan, C, TEX – (Thumb) Played catch Tuesday, still has no timetable.
Yu Darvish, P, TEX – (Elbow) Could begin throwing program this week.
Jose Fernandez, P, MIA – (Biceps) Says he wants to pitch again this season.
Charlie Furbush, P, SEA – (Biceps) Will throw bullpen session Saturday, rehab could follow.
Derek Holland, P, TEX – (Shoulder) Likely to have at least two more rehab starts before joining Rangers.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB – (Knee) Was scheduled to play nine innings during rehab Tuesday.
Howie Kendrick, 2B, LAD – (Hamstring) Expected to miss at least three weeks.
Jason Kipnis, 2B, CLE – (Shoulder) Could return from DL next week.
Mike Leake, P, SF – (Hamstring) Threw bullpen session Tuesday, could return after minimum 15 days.
Brandon Maurer, P, SD – (Shoulder) Hit DL with inflammation.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF – (Knee) Placed on DL with tendinitis, knee had been bothering for months.
Joe Panik, 2B, SF – (Back) Looking like late-August return.
Brad Peacock, P, HOU – (Ribs) Out for the season following surgery.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS – (Hamstring) Will not begin baseball activities until end of the month, looking like he will not get more than a 2-to-3 weeks of playing time the rest of the season.
Jose Peralta, P, LAD – (Neck) Hit DL Tuesday with sprain in neck.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY – (Forearm) Was scheduled for full bullpen session Tuesday.
Chaz Roe, P, BAL – (Shoulder) Placed on DL with tendinitis.
Tanner Scheppers, P, TEX – (Knee) Was set to begin rehab assignment Tuesday.
Cory Spangenburg, 2B, SD – (Knee) Moving rehab from Double-A to Triple-A, but hit just .192 at Double-A.
Marcus Stroman, P, TOR – (Knee) Will be stretched out as a starter before he rejoins Blue Jays, will throw bullpen session Friday.
Andrew Susac, C, SF – (Thumb) Was set to begin rehab Tuesday at High-A.

Activated from the DL
Mookie Betts, OF, BOS
David Ross, C, CHC (from bereavement list)

Placed on the DL
Jose Fernandez, P, MIA
Brandon Maurer, P, SD
Angel Pagan, OF, SF
Joel Peralta, P, LAD
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE (bereavement list)

Signed
Robert Coello, P, TEX (minor league contract)
Juan Gutierrez, P, WAS (minor league contract)
Bud Norris, P, SD

Called Up
Ryan Cook, P, BOS
Yimi Garcia, P, LAD
Keone Kela, P, TEX
Tommy Layne, P, BOS
Justin Nicolino, P, MIA
Juan Perez, OF, SF
Colin Rea, P, SD
Zach Walters, 2B, CLE

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Wilfredo Boscan, P, PIT
Tim Federowicz, C, SD
Luke Jackson, P, TEX
Tommy La Stella, 2B, CHC
Taylor Lindsey, 2B, SD
Deven Marrero, SS, BOS
Dale Thayer, P, SD

Closer Watch

Boston – Junichi Tazawa stepped into the closer's role for Koji Uehara, who is out for the rest of the season, and Tazawa promptly blew his first opportunity Tuesday. Tazawa surrendered a run on two hits with a wild pitch before the Red Sox lost in extra innings. Jean Machi and Alexei Ogando could also figure in the closing mix.

Chicago Cubs – The Cubs shook things up evenmore, turning to James Russell to close out Tuesday's game. Hector Rondon and Jason Motte were left on the bench, with Pedro Strop working the eighth inning. Rondon still seems to be the best bet going forward, but it is somewhat of a mystery why Russell was called upon.

Tampa Bay – Xavier Cedeno notched Tuesday's save, with Brad Boxberger and Jake McGee on the bench. Cedeno faced left-handed hitters Nick Markakis and A.J. Pierzynski, with switch-hitter Nick Swisher on deck before Pierzynski grounded into a double play. The Rays may let Cedeno take the lead against left-handed hitters, even in save situations.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – August 12, 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
B. Pena	C	CIN @ SD 3:40PM	J. Shields	13	5	1	0	2	1	1	.385	.400	.462	.862
H. Pence	OF	SF vs HOU 3:45PM	S. Feldman	11	5	3	0	1	1	2	.455	.500	.727	1.227
N. Markakis	OF	ATL @ TB 7:10PM	J. Odorizzi	14	6	2	1	2	2	2	.429	.500	.714	1.214
C. Coghlan	OF	CHC vs MIL 8:05PM	M. Garza	14	5	4	0	0	1	2	.357	.400	.714	1.114
M. Montero	C	CHC vs MIL 8:05PM	M. Garza	19	8	2	1	3	2	3	.421	.476	.632	1.108
A. Rizzo	1B	CHC vs MIL 8:05PM	M. Garza	12	4	1	1	3	0	2	.333	.333	.583	.917
R. Braun	OF	MIL @ CHC 8:05PM	J. Hammel	20	6	2	1	2	3	4	.300	.462	.500	.962
K. Davis	OF	MIL @ CHC 8:05PM	J. Hammel	12	4	1	1	3	1	5	.333	.357	.583	.940
D. DeJesus	OF	LAA @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	25	9	3	0	5	2	2	.360	.407	.480	.887
P. Fielder	1B	TEX @ MIN 8:10PM	M. Pelfrey	28	10	5	3	12	3	1	.357	.406	.750	1.156
A. McCutchen	OF	PIT @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	12	5	1	0	0	1	2	.417	.462	.500	.962
M. Carpenter	3B	STL vs PIT 8:15PM	G. Cole	13	4	2	2	4	2	0	.308	.400	.769	1.169
C. Crawford	OF	LAD vs WAS 10:10PM	J. Zimmermann	13	5	2	0	1	1	2	.385	.429	.538	.967
J. Werth	OF	WAS @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	26	9	2	2	2	4	6	.346	.433	.577	1.010
R. Zimmerman	3B	WAS @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	16	7	1	0	1	1	0	.438	.444	.500	.944

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

Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 12, 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
R.A. Dickey	TOR vs OAK 7:07PM	99	18	5	1	8	7	20	.182	.241	.263	.504
John Danks	CWS vs LAA 8:10PM	89	21	6	0	7	5	19	.236	.275	.321	.596
Clayton Kershaw	LAD vs WAS 10:10PM	137	30	6	3	5	8	44	.219	.259	.319	.578

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 – August 12, 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
B. Butler	1B	OAK @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	12	2	1	0	1	2	5	.167	.333	.250	.583
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	22	2	0	0	1	1	5	.091	.125	.091	.216
E. Sogard	2B	OAK @ TOR 7:07PM	R. Dickey	13	3	0	0	0	0	3	.231	.231	.231	.462
M. Brantley	OF	CLE vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	11	1	0	0	0	0	6	.091	.091	.091	.182
M. Cuddyer	OF	NYM vs COL 7:10PM	J. De La Rosa	10	1	1	0	1	2	5	.100	.250	.200	.450
K. Johnson	3B	NYM vs COL 7:10PM	J. De La Rosa	10	2	1	1	2	0	2	.200	.200	.500	.700
S. Castro	SS	CHC vs MIL 8:05PM	M. Garza	12	2	1	0	1	0	2	.167	.167	.250	.417
E. Herrera	3B	MIL @ CHC 8:05PM	J. Hammel	10	1	0	0	0	0	2	.100	.100	.100	.200
J. Segura	SS	MIL @ CHC 8:05PM	J. Hammel	11	1	0	0	0	0	3	.091	.091	.091	.182
V. Martinez	1B	DET @ KC 8:10PM	E. Volquez	10	0	0	0	1	0	1	.000	.000	.000	.000
E. Aybar	SS	LAA @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	26	4	1	0	1	0	3	.154	.148	.192	.340
D. Murphy	OF	LAA @ CWS 8:10PM	J. Danks	11	2	1	0	0	1	4	.182	.250	.273	.523
N. Walker	2B	PIT @ STL 8:15PM	M. Wacha	10	2	0	0	1	0	2	.200	.273	.200	.473
Y. Molina	C	STL vs PIT 8:15PM	G. Cole	12	1	0	0	0	0	0	.083	.083	.083	.167
I. Desmond	SS	WAS @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	26	3	1	0	0	1	9	.115	.148	.192	.340
D. Espinosa	2B	WAS @ LAD 10:10PM	C. Kershaw	13	2	1	0	0	0	7	.154	.154	.231	.385

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

Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 12, 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
Mike Pelfrey	MIN vs TEX 8:10PM	67	25	12	5	25	5	5	.373	.406	.706	1.113

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

Chris Bassitt, P, OAK – The Athletics have a pitcher they have pulled from out of nowhere. Bassitt now has a 2.48 ERA and 1.05 WHIP after dominating the Astros Sunday, a game in which he allowed one run in 6.2 innings with 10 strikeouts. Bassitt tossed seven shutout innings in his previous start and he has a quality start five turns in a row. Bassitt had a 3.65 ERA and 1.13 with just over a strikeout per inning at Triple-A in 13 appearances. It looks like Bassitt has earned a secure rotation spot going forward.

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