Saturday Lineup Card: The Accurate Archer

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

Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R) at Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle - L), 1:07 PM
Phillies (Cole Hamels - L) at Mets (Zack Wheeler - R), 1:10 PM
Braves (Paul Maholm - L) at White Sox (Jake Peavy - R), 4:05 PM
Yankees (Hiroki Kuroda - R) at Red Sox (John Lackey - R), 4:05 PM
Pirates (A.J. Burnett - R) at Reds (Mat Latos - R), 4:05 PM
Dodgers (Zack Greinke - R) at Nationals (Gio Gonzalez - L), 7:05 PM
Indians (Corey Kluber - R) at Twins (Kevin Correia - R), 7:10 PM
Tigers (Justin Verlander - R) at Royals (Jeremy Guthrie - R), 7:10 PM
Marlins (Nathan Eovaldi - R) at Brewers (Yovani Gallardo - R), 7:10 PM
Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma - R) at Astros (Erik Bedard - L), 7:10 PM
Padres (Edinson Volquez - R) at Cardinals (Lance Lynn - R), 7:15 PM
Orioles (Miguel Gonzalez - R) at Rangers (Ross Wolf - R), 8:05 PM
Cubs (Carlos Villanueva - R) at Rockies (Juan Nicasio - R), 8:10 PM
Diamondbacks (Wade Miley - L) at Giants (Matt Cain - R), 9:05 PM
Athletics (Dan Straily - R) at Angels (C.J. Wilson - L), 9:05 PM

Day Game After Night Game: TB/TOR, PHI/NYM, ATL/CHW, NYY/BOS, PIT/CIN

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Endy Chavez, OF, SEA (Groin) - Could be available off the bench Friday.
Nelson Cruz, OF, TEX (Illness) - Out of the lineup Friday with a migraine headache.
Yunel Escobar, SS, TB (Hamstring) - Still out of the lineup Friday, but is improving.
Logan Forsythe, 2B, SD (Knee) - Still out of the lineup Friday against the Cardinals.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL (Thumb) - Expecting to return to the lineup Saturday.
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL (Hamstring) - Not in the lineup Friday after feeling tightness in hamstring.
Matt Holliday, OF, STL (Hamstring) - Could be available to pinch-hit Friday.
Adam LaRoche, 1B, WAS (Illness) - Out of the lineup Friday.
Nate Schierholtz, OF, CHC (Undisclosed) - Not in the lineup Friday.
Justin Verlander, SP, DET (Quad) - Expected to make start Saturday.

Players on the DL
Matt Adams, RP, PHI (Shoulder) - Treatment has not improved the injury and he will likely need surgery.
Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS (Shoulder) - Has significant damage in his shoulder that could require surgery.
Brandon Beachy, SP, ATL (Elbow) - Threw another rehab outing with Triple-A.
Lance Berkman, 1B, TEX (Hip) - Hit in the batting cage for first time since put on the DL.
Wilson Betemit, 3B, BAL (Knee) - Could be out for the season, but is running at 90 percent.
Peter Bourjos, OF, LAA (Wrist) - Not expected to return before August.
Jonathan Broxton, RP, CIN (Forearm) - Will throw a bullpen session Saturday.
Clay Buchholz, SP, BOS (Neck) - Exam revealed no additional damage and he is cleared for long-toss, but he could receive a second opinion on his shoulder.
Melky Cabrera, OF, TOR (Knee) - Is expected to make a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday.
Chris Carpenter, SP, STL (Shoulder) - Will make second rehab start with Triple-A on Saturday.
Jesse Crain, RP, CHW (Shoulder) - Showed progress in his rehab Friday.
Johnny Cueto, SP, CIN (Back) - Will not start throwing for another week.
Ross Detwiler, SP, WAS (Back) - Still has soreness in back and likely will not start Tuesday.
Brandon Gomes, RP, TB (Back) - Threw first rehab outing Thursday with GCL Rays.
Franklin Gutierrez, OF, SEA (Hamstring) - Will begin a rehab assignment, but is still not fully healed.
Ryan Hanigan, C, CIN (Wrist) - Began swinging a bat Friday.
Tommy Hanson, SP, LAA (Forearm) - Threw a rehab game with High-A on Thursday.
Roy Halladay, SP, PHI (Shoulder) - Could throw a bullpen session soon.
Jeremy Horst, RP, PHI (Elbow) - Experienced a setback and is likely done for the season.
Omar Infante, 2B, DET (Ankle) - Will be evaluated Saturday before starting rehab assignment.
Derek Jeter, SS, NYY (Quad) - Likely will need longer than minimum stay on DL.
Steve Johnson, RP, BAL (Oblique) - Will throw two innings during a simulated game Saturday.
Matt Kemp, OF, LAD (Shoulder) - Expects to be able to return from DL when eligible Sunday.
Ryan Ludwick, OF, CIN (Shoulder) - Could begin a rehab assignment Monday.
Sean Marshall, RP, CIN (Shoulder) - Had minor setback in recovery and will take weekend off.
Zach McAllister, SP, CLE (Finger) - Threw a rehab start Thursday and will throw a bullpen session Saturday on schedule to return to the rotation Tuesday.
Mike Morse, OF, SEA (Quad) - Hoping to begin a rehab assignment next week.
Alexi Ogando, SP, TEX (Shoulder) - Threw a rehab start Friday at Triple-A. He could return to the rotation within a week.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (Hamstring) - Manager Bruce Bochy confident he will return sometime this season.
Stephen Pryor, RP, SEA (Oblique) - Could have a long rehab assignment at Triple-A.
Aramis Ramirez, 3B, MIL (Knee) - Could return from the DL as soon as Monday, but will not rush it too fast.
Nolan Reimold, OF, BAL (Neck) - Could miss the rest of the season.
Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY (Hip) - May return to the New York lineup Tuesday.
Michael Stutes, RP, PHI (Biceps) - Experienced a setback and will likely be out longer than expected.
Justin Turner, 2B, NYM (Ribs) - Will work on additional rehab at Low-A Brooklyn.
Ryan Vogelsong, SP, SF (Hand) - Still without a timetable to begin rehab games, but will throw to live hitters in preparation.
Neil Walker, 2B, PIT (Oblique) - Will begin rehab assignment with Triple-A on Friday.

Placed on the DL
Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS
Brian Bogusevic, OF, CHC
Derek Jeter, SS, NYY
Nolan Reimold, OF, BAL

Activated from the DL
Jeff Baker, OF, TEX
Craig Gentry, OF, TEX
Jake Peavy, SP, CHW

Called Up
Chris Colabello, 1B, MIN
Jose De La Torre, RP, BOS
Chris Getz, 2B, KC
Kelvin Herrera, RP, KC
Junior Lake, 3B, CHC
Brent Lillibridge, 2B, NYY
Ryan Roberts, 2B, TB
Fernando Salas, RP, STL
Henry Urrutia, OF, BAL
Danny Valencia, 3B, BAL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Henry Rodriguez, RP, CHC

Designated for Assignment
Chris Dickerson, OF, BAL

Signed
Jose Contreras, RP, BOS
Travis Ishikawa, 1B, CHW
Brandon Lyon, RP, BOS

Released
Brennan Bosch, OF, NYY

Closer Watch

Red Sox: On Friday, Andrew Bailey was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury. It was reported that the damage is quite significant, and could result in potentially season-ending surgery. This has yet to be determined, but for now the closing position will be securely held down by Koji Uehara. Over his past 13 games, Uehara has been stellar with a 0.68 ERA and 19 strikeouts while collecting seven saves. If he falters, Junichi Tazawa would likely be the next in line for save opportunities.

Key Matchups

Recommended Pickup

Chris Archer, SP, TB - Over the past two seasons, the young right-hander, Archer, has been regarded as the top pitching prospect for the Rays. His drawback in the minor leagues and his first few times in the majors, was that he did not pitch very deep into games. He put that notion to rest in his start on July 14 against the Astros, throwing a complete game, four-hit shutout. His strikeout rate in the minors has typically sat around 9.0 per nine innings, but has been a little lower in the majors. With his powerful pitch arsenal of a hard fastball, slider, and changeup, he is bound to eventually rack up strikeouts. He has a 2.96 ERA on the season and has been dominant over his last three starts, allowing just two earned runs. Granted, the lineups he faced in the Twins and Astros were not potent by any means, but he is gaining momentum. His biggest risk is the question of what the Rays will do with their rotation once Alex Cobb is able to return from the disabled list. With the way he is pitching, it would be difficult to remove him from the rotation in the middle of a playoff race.

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