This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Probable Pitchers (All Times Eastern)
TOR (David Price - L) at NYY (Ivan Nova - R) 1:05 PM
HOU (Collin McHugh - R) at OAK (Jesse Chavez - R) 4:05 PM
LAD (Mat Latos - R) at PIT (Francisco Liriano - L) 4:05 PM
SF (Matt Cain - R) at CHC (Kyle Hendricks - R) 4:05 PM
TEX (Martin Perez - R) at SEA (Mike Montgomery - L) 4:05 PM
NYM (Noah Syndergaard - R) at TB (Nate Karns - R) 6:10 PM
COL (Eddie Butler - R) at WAS (Stephen Strasburg - R) 7:05 PM
BOS (Wade Miley - L) at DET(Alfredo Simon - R) 7:08 PM
CWS (Jeff Samardzija - R) at KC (Jeremy Guthrie - R) 7:10 PM
MIA (Tom Koehler - R) at ATL (Mike Foltynewicz - R) 7:10 PM
MIN (Ervin Santana - R) at CLE (Trevor Bauer - R) 7:10 PM
STL (Jaime Garcia - L) at MIL (Wily Peralta - R) 7:10 PM
CIN (Keyvius Sampson - R) at ARI (Robbie Ray - L) 8:10 PM
PHI (Adam Morgan - L) at SD (Tyson Ross - R) 8:40 PM
BAL (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at LAA (Garrett Richards - R) 9:05 PM
Day Game After Night Game: TOR/NYY, HOU/OAK, LAD/PIT, TEX/SEA
Injuries
Day-to-Day
Alfredo Simon, SP, DET - (Groin) Expected to start Saturday against the Red Sox.
Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL - (Thumb) Took swings and batting practice Friday, but did not start.
J.T. Realmuto, C, MIA - (Hand) Out of the lineup Friday.
Out
Players on the DL
Alex Gordon, OF, KC - (Gorin) Could begin a minor league rehab assignment in late August or early September.
Wil Myers, OF, SD - (Wrist) Could resume swinging this weekend.
Brandon Morrow, SP, SD - (Shoulder) Will likely miss the rest of the season.
Nick Swisher, 1B, ATL - (Knee) Expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday.
Steven Matz, SP, NYM - (Lat) Expected to throw a bullpen session next week.
David Wright, 3B, NYM - (Back) Could begin a rehab assignment Monday.
Mookie Betts, OF, BOS - Free of concussion-like symptoms and scheduled for an on-field workout Friday.
Chad Bettis, SP, COL - (Elbow) Could begin a rehab assignment next week.
Jon Jay, OF, STL - (Wrist) Continues to do wrist-strengthening exercises but hasn't swung a bat in his rehab.
Matt Adams, 1B, STL - (Quad) Swung a bat for the first time since going on the disabled list in late May.
Drew Smyly, SP, TB - (Shoulder) Threw 75 pitches over 4.1 innings in his second rehab start with Triple-A Durham Thursday.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB - (Knee) Expected to return next week after receiving 25-30 more plate appearances in his rehab.
Erik Goeddel, RP, NYM - (Elbow) Recently started a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie.
Rafael Montero, SP, NYM - (Shoulder) Threw two scoreless innings Thursday in his first outing since July 20.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM - (Knee) May rejoin the Mets on Monday rather than Saturday.
.Transactions
Placed on the DL
Kyle Blanks, 1B, TEX - (Achilles), Transferred to 60-day DL
Andre Rienzo, RP, MIA - (Knee)
Jose Urena, SP, MIA - (Knee)
Activated from the DL
Chase Anderson, SP, ARI
Miguel Montero, C, CHC
Chase Utley, 2B, PHI
Called Up
Junior Lake, OF, BAL
Kendry Flores, RP, MIA
Todd Cunningham, OF, ATL
Jason Rogers, 3B, MIL
Josh Osich, RP, SF
Tyler Lyons, SP, STL
Chris Herrmann, C, MIN
A.J. Achter, RP, MIN
Kyle Barraclough, RP, MIA
Adam Loewen, RP, PHI
Sent Down
Allen Webster, RP, ARI
Matt Szczur, OF, CHC
Greg Garcia, SS, STL
Tyler Duffey, RP, MIN
Dalier Hinojosa, RP, PHI
Jordan Danks, OF, PHI
Travis Snider, OF, BAL
Wilfredo Boscan, RP, PIT
Eric Fryer, C, MIN
Signed
Ross Ohlendorf, RP, TEX
John Mayberry, OF, CWS
Omar Bencomo, RP, MIN
Nick Anderson, RP, MIN
Released
Chris Heisey, OF, LAD
Traded
Dawrin Frias, RP, (from NYM to OAK)
Chris Johnson, 3B, (from ATL to CLE)
Michael Bourn, OF (from CLE to ATL)
Nick Swisher, 1B/OF (from CLE to ATL)
Mike Napoli, 1B (from BOS to TEX)
Claimed
None
Closer Watch
Chicago Cubs - Prior to the All-Star break, speculation arose that Rafael Soriano would take over the closer role after being recalled in the second half of the season. Instead, Hector Rondon has largely retained the role, and has now converted each of the past six save opportunities. Friday was the latest opportunity, and he worked his way through 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one walk. Barring a major collapse on his part, it appears Rondon will hold onto the role moving forward, with a collection of other relief pitchers available should it be necessary.
Key Matchups
Hot Batter Matchups – August 8, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| J. Ellsbury | OF | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 51 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | .353 | .389 | .569 | .958 |
| B. McCann | C | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 16 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | .563 | .588 | 1.125 | 1.713 |
| M. Teixeira | 1B | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 57 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | .211 | .297 | .421 | .718 |
| J. Bautista | OF | TOR @ NYY 1:05PM | I. Nova | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | .333 | .556 | .583 | 1.139 |
| E. Encarnacion | 1B | TOR @ NYY 1:05PM | I. Nova | 22 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | .364 | .391 | .545 | .937 |
| C. Denorfia | OF | CHC vs SF 4:05PM | M. Cain | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .385 | .429 | .615 | 1.044 |
| A. Callaspo | 2B | LAD @ PIT 4:05PM | F. Liriano | 21 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | .286 | .423 | .476 | .899 |
| H. Kendrick | 2B | LAD @ PIT 4:05PM | F. Liriano | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | .471 | .500 | .882 | 1.382 |
| P. Alvarez | 3B | PIT vs LAD 4:05PM | M. Latos | 27 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | .296 | .406 | .519 | .925 |
| A. McCutchen | OF | PIT vs LAD 4:05PM | M. Latos | 22 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | .273 | .385 | .682 | 1.066 |
| K. Seager | 3B | SEA vs TEX 4:10PM | M. Perez | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | .429 | .429 | .857 | 1.286 |
| J. Reyes | SS | COL @ WAS 7:05PM | S. Strasburg | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .357 | .357 | .500 | .857 |
| M. Cabrera | OF | CWS @ KC 7:10PM | J. Guthrie | 44 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | .364 | .364 | .591 | .955 |
| A. Eaton | OF | CWS @ KC 7:10PM | J. Guthrie | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | .400 | .526 | .400 | .926 |
| T. Hunter | OF | MIN @ CLE 7:10PM | T. Bauer | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | .500 | .500 | 1.167 | 1.667 |
| J. Mauer | 1B | MIN @ CLE 7:10PM | T. Bauer | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .364 | .364 | .545 | .909 |
| M. Carpenter | 3B | STL @ MIL 7:10PM | W. Peralta | 27 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | .444 | .516 | .630 | 1.146 |
| J. Heyward | OF | STL @ MIL 7:10PM | W. Peralta | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .429 | .467 | .571 | 1.038 |
| A. Jones | OF | BAL @ LAA 9:05PM | G. Richards | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .364 | .364 | .636 | 1.000 |
| E. Aybar | SS | LAA vs BAL 9:05PM | U. Jimenez | 14 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .400 | .643 | 1.043 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Hot Pitcher Matchups – August 8, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Matt Cain | SF @ CHC 4:05PM | 163 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 44 | .196 | .327 | .295 | .622 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WAS vs COL 7:05PM | 76 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 27 | .211 | .269 | .287 | .556 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL @ MIL 7:10PM | 94 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 16 | .202 | .227 | .257 | .484 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN @ CLE 7:10PM | 75 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | .187 | .237 | .341 | .579 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE vs MIN 7:10PM | 74 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 13 | .216 | .246 | .398 | .645 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Batter Matchups – August 8, 2015Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| C. Beltran | OF | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | .235 | .235 | .353 | .588 |
| S. Drew | SS | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | .091 | .000 | .091 |
| B. Gardner | OF | NYY vs TOR 1:05PM | D. Price | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .136 | .269 | .136 | .406 |
| J. Herrera | SS | CHC vs SF 4:05PM | M. Cain | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .087 | .120 | .087 | .207 |
| A. Rizzo | 1B | CHC vs SF 4:05PM | M. Cain | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | .063 | .211 | .063 | .273 |
| C. Carter | DH | HOU @ OAK 4:05PM | J. Chavez | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | .154 | .313 | .385 | .697 |
| C. Crawford | OF | LAD @ PIT 4:05PM | F. Liriano | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | .200 | .333 | .200 | .533 |
| S. Marte | OF | PIT vs LAD 4:05PM | M. Latos | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .154 | .313 | .308 | .620 |
| N. Hundley | C | COL @ WAS 7:05PM | S. Strasburg | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .100 | .250 | .100 | .350 |
| D. Stubbs | OF | COL @ WAS 7:05PM | S. Strasburg | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| A. Simmons | SS | ATL vs MIA 7:10PM | T. Koehler | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | .095 | .208 | .238 | .446 |
| M. Aviles | 2B | CLE vs MIN 7:10PM | E. Santana | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .077 | .077 | .077 | .154 |
| M. Brantley | OF | CLE vs MIN 7:10PM | E. Santana | 26 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | .192 | .222 | .346 | .568 |
| J. Abreu | 1B | CWS @ KC 7:10PM | J. Guthrie | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .250 | .267 | .250 | .517 |
| A. Garcia | OF | CWS @ KC 7:10PM | J. Guthrie | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
| A. Ramirez | SS | CWS @ KC 7:10PM | J. Guthrie | 52 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .173 | .267 | .231 | .497 |
| A. Escobar | SS | KC vs CWS 7:10PM | J. Samardzija | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .167 | .333 | .250 | .583 |
| J. Lucroy | C | MIL vs STL 7:10PM | J. Garcia | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | .250 | .250 | .286 | .536 |
| B. Dozier | 2B | MIN @ CLE 7:10PM | T. Bauer | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | .071 | .188 | .143 | .330 |
| T. Plouffe | 3B | MIN @ CLE 7:10PM | T. Bauer | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .154 | .154 | .231 | .385 |
| K. Wong | 2B | STL @ MIL 7:10PM | W. Peralta | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | .200 | .238 | .300 | .538 |
| J. Hardy | SS | BAL @ LAA 9:05PM | G. Richards | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .091 | .167 | .091 | .258 |
| D. Murphy | OF | LAA vs BAL 9:05PM | U. Jimenez | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | .167 | .250 | .333 | .583 |
Matchup Info | Career Matchup Stats | |||||||||||||
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Batter | Pos | Game | Pitcher | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Cold Pitcher Matchups – August 8, 2015Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Wily Peralta | MIL vs STL 7:10PM | 124 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 20 | .331 | .394 | .429 | .823 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL @ LAA 9:05PM | 111 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 15 | .297 | .392 | .408 | .799 |
Matchup Info | Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team | |||||||||||
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Pitcher | Game | AB | H | XBH | HR | RBI | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
Recommended Pickup
Kyle Parker, OF, COL - Following the broken rib injury to Corey Dickerson that sent him back to the disabled list, the presumed scenario in left field involved Drew Stubbs and Brandon Barnes handling most of the duties in his absence. That hasn't been the case, as Parker (who was recalled in a corresponding move) has largely taken over since joining the club. While he didn't show a ton of power (nine home runs in 93 games) or speed (six stolen bases) at Triple-A, he has already collected a home run in just six games and 19 at-bats with the Rockies, and should continue to reap the benefits of Denver's thin air if he can remain in the everyday lineup.
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P: Alfredo Simon, DET ($6,400)
C: Salvador Perez, KC ($3,000)
1B: Adam LaRoche, CWS ($3,100)
2B: Jose Ramirez, CLE ($2,600)
3B: Martin Prado, MIA ($2,900)
SS: Nick Ahmed, ARI ($2,800)
OF: Khris Davis, MIL ($3,300)
