Tuesday Lineup Card: Perky Royals Saved in Holland

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

Red Sox (Erik Bedard - L) @ Orioles (Zach Britton - L), 7:05
Indians (Jeanmar Gomez - R) @ Tigers (Max Scherzer - R), 7:05
Nationals (John Lannan - L) @ Marlins (Javier Vazquez - R), 7:10
Reds (Bronson Arroyo - R) @ Mets (Chris Capuano - L), 7:10
Yankees (TBD) @ Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R), 7:10
Phillies (Roy Oswalt - R) @ Braves (Derek Lowe - R), 7:10
Cardinals (Jake Westbrook - R) @ Astros (Henry Sosa - R), 8:05
Royals (Sean O'Sullivan - R) @ Twins (Anthony Swarzak - R), 8:05
Pirates (Ross Ohlendorf - R) @ Brewers (Randy Wolf - L), 8:10
Blue Jays (Henderson Alvarez - R) @ White Sox (Mark Buehrle - L), 8:10
Dodgers (Hiroki Kuroda - R) @ Diamondbacks (Jarrod Parker - R), 9:40
Rangers (Colby Lewis - R) @ Angels (Ervin Santana - ), 10:05
Cubs (Matt Garza - R) @ Padres (Anthony Bass - R), 10:05
A's (Trevor Cahill - R) @ Mariners (Blake Beavan - R), 10:10
Rockies (Alex White - R) @ Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L), 10:15

Day game after a night game: None

Injuries – A brief look at players who have been missing time with minor ailments and their expected returns

Day-to-Day (includes players expected to make their return from the DL)
Alex Rios, OF, CHI-A - (Face) Not in Monday's lineup after running into the wall Sunday
David DeJesus, OF, OAK - (Hip) Not expected to play Monday
Phil Hughes, P, NY-A - (Back) Will pitch out of the bullpen thru ALDS
Felix Hernandez, P, SEA - (Forearm) Bruise is OK, but he doesn't have another scheduled start for 2011
Wilson Betemit, 3B, DET - (Knee) Still in pain and out of the lineup
Jason Varitek, C, BOS - (Knee) Scratched from Monday's lineup
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL - (Wrist) Out for final few games
Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL - (Hip) Only available in "emergency" situations
Jason Bay, OF, NY-N - (Illness) Out again Monday
Angel Pagan, OF, NY-N - (Head) Won't play Monday
Ryan Howard, 1B, PHI - (Toe) Dealing with toe and heel problems, received a cortisone shot
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, CHI-N - (Quadriceps) Eyeing a Tuesday return
Justin Upton, OF, AZ - (Head) Will undergo baseline concussion tests prior to Monday's game, out of the lineup
Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT – (Abdomen) Out of the lineup Monday after taking a pitch in BP
Cody Ross, OF, SF – (Hamstring) Done for the year

Players on the DL/Out
Mark Trumbo, 1B, ANA - (Foot) Out for the rest of the season
Peter Moylan, P, ATL - (Shoulder) Will go under the knife, much of 2012 season in doubt
George Sherrill, P, AT L - (Elbow) Returned to the Braves on Sunday, should be active for Monday's game
Tommy Hanson, P, ATL - (Shoulder) Did not throw BP on Sunday, and will not start Wednesday
Russ Mitchell, 1B, LA - (Wrist) Surgery on tap for Tuesday

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

Placed on the DL (15-day DL unless otherwise noted)
NA

Activated from DL
George Sherrill, P, BAL

Called Up
Luis Esposito, C, BOS

Sent Down
NA

Designated for Assignment
NA

Closer Watch – A closer look at intriguing ninth-inning situations (also check out our Closer Grid)

Kansas City - It looks like Greg Holland will be the guy for the Royals' final two games, as Joakim Soria remains out with a hamstring injury. Holland picked up his fourth save in Sunday's win over the White Sox, and his 11.1 K/9 leads the club.

Recommended Pickup

Greg Holland, P, KC

I briefly mentioned Holland in the "closer watch" section above, and he seems like a good answer for the "Who should I pick up with two days left?" question. As mentioned above, Holland has apparently taken over the closer reins from the injured Joakim Soria, and there might be a save or two waiting for him with the Royals' offense acting perky of late. He's also the kind of guy who might appear in a middle inning if a save chance isn't coming, and he could K several in either situation. I could also see Holland challenge Soria for the closer role in 2012 if Soria continues to slide.

Other recent recommendations:Jarrod Parker, Chris Parmelee, Steve Cishek, Drew Pomeranz, Jerry Sands, Octavio Dotel

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