This article is part of our The Lineup Card series.
Projected Starters - A look at Tuesday's matchups:
Brewers (Dave Bush - R) at Pirates (Brad Lincoln - R), 7:05
Rangers (Tommy Hunter - R) at Tigers (Armando Galarraga - R), 7:05
Rays (Matt Garza - R) at Orioles (Jake Arrieta - R), 7:05
Angels (Sean O'Sullivan - R) at Yankees (Philip Hughes - R), 7:05
Rockies (Jeff Francis - L) at Marlins (Nate Robertson- L), 7:10
Nationals (Luis Atilano - R) at Reds (Mike Leake - R), 7:10
Padres (Wade LeBlanc - L) at Braves (Jair Jurrjens - R), 7:10
Astros (Wesley Wright - L) at Cubs (Ryan Dempster - R), 8:05
Indians (Justin Masterson - R) at Twins (Kevin Slowey - R), 8:10
Blue Jays (Jesse Litsch - R) at Royals (Anthony Lerew - R), 8:10
Phillies (Jamie Moyer - L) at Cardinals (Chris Carpenter - R), 8:15
Mets (R.A. Dickey - R) at Diamondbacks (Barry Enright - R), 9:40
Red Sox (Tim Wakefield - R) at Athletics (Dallas Braden - L), 10:05
White Sox (John Danks - L) at Mariners (Doug Fister - R), 10:10
Dodgers (Tim Lincecum - R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L), 10:10
Day game following a night game: none
Injuries - A brief look at players who have been missing time due to injury and their expected returns
Day-to-Day (includes players
Projected Starters - A look at Tuesday's matchups:
Brewers (Dave Bush - R) at Pirates (Brad Lincoln - R), 7:05
Rangers (Tommy Hunter - R) at Tigers (Armando Galarraga - R), 7:05
Rays (Matt Garza - R) at Orioles (Jake Arrieta - R), 7:05
Angels (Sean O'Sullivan - R) at Yankees (Philip Hughes - R), 7:05
Rockies (Jeff Francis - L) at Marlins (Nate Robertson- L), 7:10
Nationals (Luis Atilano - R) at Reds (Mike Leake - R), 7:10
Padres (Wade LeBlanc - L) at Braves (Jair Jurrjens - R), 7:10
Astros (Wesley Wright - L) at Cubs (Ryan Dempster - R), 8:05
Indians (Justin Masterson - R) at Twins (Kevin Slowey - R), 8:10
Blue Jays (Jesse Litsch - R) at Royals (Anthony Lerew - R), 8:10
Phillies (Jamie Moyer - L) at Cardinals (Chris Carpenter - R), 8:15
Mets (R.A. Dickey - R) at Diamondbacks (Barry Enright - R), 9:40
Red Sox (Tim Wakefield - R) at Athletics (Dallas Braden - L), 10:05
White Sox (John Danks - L) at Mariners (Doug Fister - R), 10:10
Dodgers (Tim Lincecum - R) at Dodgers (Clayton Kershaw - L), 10:10
Day game following a night game: none
Injuries - A brief look at players who have been missing time due to injury and their expected returns
Day-to-Day (includes players expceted to make their return from the DL)
Jose Reyes, SS, NY-N - (Oblique) Returned to the lineup Monday after four DNP's
Chris Coghlan, OF, FLA - (Back) Could beat expectations and return Tuesday
Will Venable, OF, SD - (Back) On the DL but will return at some point this week
Roy Oswalt, P, HOU - (Ankle) He thinks he won't miss a start
Scott Rolen, 3B, CIN - (Hamstring) Out indefinitely
Dexter Fowler, OF, COL - (Knee) Sat Monday
Oliver Perez, P, NY-N - (Knee) Done with rehab assignment and should be a part of the pen Tuesday or Wednesday
Andrew McCutchen, OF, PIT - (Shoulder) Sat Monday
James Loney, 1B, LA - (Hamstring) Could be back Monday after leaving Saturday and sitting Sunday
Mike Pelfrey, P, NY-N - (Neck) Side session went OK and started against the D-Backs
Nate McLouth, OF, ATL - (Concussion) Should come off DL Tuesday
Russell Martin, C, LA - (Thumb) DNP Sunday and was expected to return Monday
Carlos Quentin, OF, CHI-A - (Hand) Hurt his hand sliding Sunday and not in Monday's lineup
Corey Patterson, OF, BAL - (Heel) Out for a few days
Justin Masterson, P, CLE - (Ankle) Start pushed from Sunday to Tuesday
Players on the DL
Todd Helton, 1B, COL - (Back) Could return Wedsneday
Troy Tulowitzki, SS, COL - (Wrist) Will begin a rehab assignment this week and could be back before August
Brian Moehler, P, HOU - (Groin) Threw off a mound Monday
Justin Morneau, 1B, MIN - (Concussion) Scheduled an appointment with a specialist Tuesday
Ryan Sweeney, OF, OAK - (Knee) Landed on the DL Monday
Brian Roberts, 2B, BAL - (Back) Could be back this weekend?
Travis Buck, OF, OAK - (Leg) Could start a rehab assignment soon
Victor Martinez, C, BOS - (Thumb) Has started to play catch
Andy Pettitte, P, NY-A - (Groin) Out for 4-5 weeks
Mike Gonzalez, P, BAL - (Shoulder) Making final rehab appearance Monday and then will return this week
Transactions
Placed on the DL
Ryan Sweeney, OF, OAK
Scott Kazmir, P, ANA (retroactive to July 11)
Activated from the DL
Maicer Izturis, SS, ANA
Luke Scott, OF, BAL
Called Up
Armando Galarraga, P, DET
Gary Majewski, P, HOU
Jess Todd, P, CLE
Fernando Salas, P, STL
Henry Alberto Rodriguez, P, OAK
James McDonald, P, LA
Sean O'Sullivan, P, ANA
Trevor Bell, P, ANA
Sent Down
Rocco Baldelli, OF, TB (signed to minor league deal)
Frank Mata, P, BAL
Andrew Oliver, P, DET
Designated for Assignment
Paul McAnulty, 1B, ANA
Mark Ellis' .956 OPS and OPS's over 1.000 by Jack Cust (1.111) and Kurt Suzuki (1.304). Ryan Sweeney is the only Athletic regular with more than 10 at-bats against Wakefield who has struggled against the knuckleballer, but his placement on the DL ensures he won't be in the box. The A's roughed up Wakefield in his only appearance against them this season (eight hits, six runs, .320 BAA in six innings), and he has a 5.61 ERA and 1.419 WHIP in 17 career appearances in Oakland.
Recommended Pickup
Lorenzo Cain, OF, MIL - Cain has yet to start since the Brewers gave him his first major league promotion Friday, but he has come on as a replacement twice and went 2-for-2 in Sunday's game. One of those hits was a close-miss homer, but he was known more for his speed (25 steals and two CS's in 72 games) than his power (.439 slugging percentage in 325 at-bats) in the minors. He might be a tough add in shallower mixed leagues, as he probably won't start everyday unless Carlos Gomez's struggles continue and Jim Edmonds gets hurt and/or traded, but his value expands in deeper leagues where steals come at a premium, and in keeper formats. Those scared by his 2009 stats (.214 batting average for Double-A Huntsville) should keep in mind he missed half of the year with an MCL injury. He is actually younger than Gomez.
