Tuesday Lineup Card: Colvin Thriving in Colorado

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Tuesday's Starters
AL
Blue Jays (Ricky Romero - L) at Tigers (Max Scherzer - R), 7:05
Angels (Ervin Santana - R) at Red Sox (Aaron Cook - R), 7:10
Royals (Luke Hochevar - R) at Rays (David Price - L), 7:10
Orioles (Chris Tillman - R) at Rangers (Scott Feldman - R), 8:05
Yankees (Ivan Nova - R) at White Sox (Francisco Liriano - L), 8:10
Twins (Cole De Vries - R) at Athletics (Dan Straily - R), 10:05
Indians (Roberto Hernandez - R) at Mariners (Felix Hernandez - R), 10:10

NL
Braves (Paul Maholm - L) at Nationals (Stephen Strasburg - R), 7:05
Reds (Homer Bailey - R) at Phillies (Cliff Lee - L), 7:05
Rockies (Jhoulys Chacin - R) at Mets (Chris Young - R), 7:10
Cubs (TBA) at Brewers (Marco Estrada - R), 8:10
Astros (Lucas Harrell - R) at Cardinals (Adam Wainwright - R), 8:15
Marlins (Ricky Nolasco - R) at Diamondbacks (Trevor Cahill - R), 9:40
Pirates (A.J. Burnett - R) at Padres (Jason Marquis - R), 10:05
Giants (Tim Lincecum - R) at Dodgers (Joe Blanton - R), 10:10

Day Game After a Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
AL
David Cooper, 1B, TOR - (Back) Missed Sunday's game with lower back tightness.
Denard Span, OF, MIN - (Shoulder) Said there was "no chance" he could have taken batting practice on Sunday.
Alejandro De Aza, OF, CHW - (Oblique) Said he is dealing with both a back and oblique problem.
Mark Teixeira, 1B, NYY - (Wrist) Returned to the lineup on Monday.

NL
Luis Cruz, SS, LAD - (Leg) Left the game on Sunday with an apparent leg injury.
Eric Young, Jr., OF, COL - (Ribs) Is feeling much better and as of yet will not be placed on the DL.
Josh Rutledge, SS, COL - (Quadriceps) Is likely out for the next few days.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL - (Personal) Is expected to rejoin the team on Wednesday.
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT - (Finger) Returned to the starting lineup on Monday.

Disabled List
AL
David Ortiz, DH, BOS - (Achilles) Took batting practice on Sunday and feels he could return this week.
Koji Uehara, P, TEX - (Ribs) Scheduled to make two rehab appearances this week before rejoining the Rangers bullpen on August 26.
Mike Napoli, C, TEX - (Quadriceps) Is no longer experiencing pain, but has some tightness.
John Danks, P, CHW - (Shoulder) Has his arm in a sling and will begin rehabbing in two weeks.
Luke Scott, DH, TBR - (Oblique) Will be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.
Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY - (Hand) Will begin strengthening exercises and be re-evaluated over the weekend.
Andy Pettitte, P, NYY - (Lower Leg) Has not been cleared to run or throw off the mound yet.
Jim Thome, 1B, BAL - (Neck) Will leave for Sarasota on Tuesday or Wednesday to begin rehabbing his injury.

NL
Michael Cuddyer, OF, COL - (Oblique) Could miss the rest of the season.
Jhonatan Solano, C, WAS - (Oblique) Has moved his rehab to Double-A Harrisburg.
Carlos Ruiz, C, PHI - (Foot) Did leg exercises and took swings in the batting cage on Monday.

Transactions

Activated from DL
Brett Anderson, P, OAK
Placido Polanco, 3B, PHI

Activated from Bereavement List
Chad Qualls, P, PIT

Activated from Restricted List
Ryan Dempster, P, TEX

Designated for Assignment
Anthony Recker, C, OAK
Juan Cruz, P, PIT

Optioned to Triple-A
Dan Straily, P, OAK
Yan Gomes, 3B, TOR
Leonys Martin, OF, TEX
Hector Luna, 1B, PHI
Tsuyoshi Nishioka, 2B, MIN
Nick Blackburn, P, MIN

Called Up
Justin Wilson, P, PIT
Kyle McPherson, P, PIT

Released
Jason Bartlett, SS, SDP

Closer Watch

As of Monday evening, there was no significant closer news to report.

Colvin hit well in limited playing time with the Rockies through May, but really started hitting well when he moved into a starting role on June 9. Since that date, he has hit .302/.352/.587 with ten home runs in 52 games. He has been even better in the month of August, with a .352 batting average and .915 OPS. Colvin was supposed to be pushed out of the starting lineup upon Michael Cuddyer's return. However, it now appears as though Cuddyer might miss the rest of the season. That, coupled with Carlos Gonzalez's recent ailments, all but assures Colvin of a starting spot for the rest of 2012.

The only issue with Colvin fantasy-wise has been the lack of home runs recently. He has not hit a homer since July 6, when he hit two against the Nationals. Colvin has been a very streaky power hitter though, and can hit them in bunches when he starts. Keep in mind that Colorado is a very good hitting environment. Colvin could be a real nice pickup for a late season playoff push.

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