Saturday Lineup Card: Werth Some Rest

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

Pirates (Francisco Liriano - L) at Mets (Jonathon Niese - L), 1:10 PM
Blue Jays (Mark Buehrle - L) at Red Sox (Clay Buchholz - R), 1:35 PM
Rockies (Jhoulys Chacin - R) at Cardinals (Adam Wainwright - R), 2:15 PM
Braves (Paul Maholm - L) at Giants (Madison Bumgarner - L), 4:05 PM
Cubs (Edwin Jackson - R) at Nationals (Stephen Strasburg - R), 4:05 PM
Brewers (Hiram Burgos - R) at Reds (Mat Latos - R), 4:10 PM
Padres (Andrew Cashner - R) at Rays (Jeremy Hellickson - R), 6:10 PM
Indians (Ubaldo Jimenez - R) at Tigers (Justin Verlander - R), 7:08 PM
Angels (Jerome Williams - R) at White Sox (Jose Quintana - L), 7:10 PM
Orioles (Steve Johnson - R) at Twins (Vance Worley - R), 7:10 PM
Yankees (Andy Pettitte - L) at Royals (James Shields - R), 7:10 PM
Rangers (Yu Darvish - R) at Astros (Erik Bedard - L), 7:10 PM
Phillies (Cliff Lee - L) at Diamondbacks (Trevor Cahill - R), 8:10 PM
Marlins (Kevin Slowey - R) at Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu - L), 9:10 PM
Athletics (Jarrod Parker - R) at Mariners (Brandon Maurer - R), 9:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: PIT/NYM, TOR/BOS, COL/STL, ATL/SF, CHC/WAS, MIL/CIN

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Erick Aybar, SS, LAA (Hamstring) - Not in lineup Friday. A few more days may be needed.
Santiago Casilla, RP, SF (Knee) - Has a cyst in his right knee. May not need DL trip.
Scott Downs, RP, LAA (Foot) - Left Thursday's game with foot injury.
Jeurys Familia, RP, NYM (Elbow) - Dealing with tendinitis in right elbow. Will be unavailable out of the bullpen for a few days.
Pedro Florimon, SS, MIN (Hamstring) - Injured hamstring Thursday. Not in lineup for Friday but available off bench.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (Toe) - Minor surgery on toe. Out Friday but expected back Saturday.
Desmond Jennings, OF, TB (Groin) - Out Friday and status uncertain for Saturday.
Jose Molina, C, TB (Knee) - Not in lineup Friday but the injury is considered minor.
Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR (Back, Neck) - Did not travel with team. Tentatively expected to start Sunday.
Jonathon Niese, SP, NYM (Back) - Dealt with knot in back in previous starts. Expected to be fine for Saturday.
Eduardo Nunez, SS, NYY (Ribs) - Still not in lineup Friday. Uncertain for Saturday.
Jarrod Parker, SP, OAK (Neck) - In line to start Saturday.
Glen Perkins, RP, MIN (Oblique) - Soreness in left side and not available Friday.
Derrick Robinson, OF, CIN (Oblique) - Limited lately with sore oblique.

Players on the DL
Brandon Beachy, SP, ATL (Elbow) - On track for return in mid-June.
Gordon Beckham, 2B, CHW (Wrist) - Hoping to begin rehab assignment in 10 days. Join Sox in two weeks.
Peter Bourjos, OF, LAA (Hamstring) - Not expected to return before early June.
Joba Chamberlain, RP, NYY (Oblique) - Hoping to return from DL on Monday.
Johnny Cueto, SP, CIN (Oblique) - Expected to make next rehab start Tuesday with Low-A Dayton.
Mark Ellis, 2B, LAD (Quad) - Not expected to return when eligible Sunday.
Brandon Gomes, RP, TB (Back) - Uncertain timetable for return.
Curtis Granderson, OF, NYY (Forearm) - Went 1-for-3 in rehab start Thursday at Triple-A.
Roy Halladay, SP, PHI (Shoulder) - Will have arthroscopic surgery on right shoulder Wednesday.
Joel Hanrahan, RP, BOS (Forearm) - Diagnosed with flexor tendon injury. Choice between Tommy John or rest and rehab.
Chris Heisey, OF, CIN (Hamstring) - Rehab schedule to be determined soon.
Jason Heyward, OF, ATL (Abdomen) - Soreness and will sit out of rehab start Friday.
Aaron Hill, 2B, ARI (Hand) - Will be in soft cast until at least Sunday.
Colby Lewis, SP, TEX (Forearm) - Struggled in rehab outing Thursday allowing three runs in two innings at Triple-A.
Justin Maxwell, OF, HOU (Hand) - Ran and played catch Thursday.
Franklin Morales, RP, BOS (Chest) - Will throw three innings in rehab assignment for Triple-A Pawtucket Monday.
Charlie Morton, RP, PIT (Elbow/Shoulder) - Successful bullpen session Friday. Will hold on rehab until soreness subsides.
Chris Valaika, 2B, MIA (Wrist) - Surgery on Friday and will be out four-to-six weeks.

Transactions

Placed on the DL
Chad Billingsley, SP, LAD (transferred to 60-day DL)
Brandon Gomes, RP, TB
Jayson Werth, OF, WAS

Activated from DL
Kyuji Fujikawa, RP, CHC
Ryan Hanigan, C, CIN
Dayan Viciedo, OF, CHW

Placed on Restricted List
Tommy Hanson, SP, LAA

Called Up
Jesse Chavez, RP, OAK
Robinson Chirinos, C, TEX
Tyler Cloyd, SP, PHI
Josh Lueke, RP, TB
Michael Roth, RP, LAA (from Double-A)
Scott Van Slyke, OF, LAD

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Jordan Danks, OF, CHW
Elian Herrera, 2B, LAD
Paul Janish, SS, ATL
Joe Savery, RP, PHI
Evan Scribner, RP, OAK

Designated for Assignment
Corky Miller, C, CIN

Released
Kameron Loe, RP, CHC

Closer Watch
Diamondbacks: For the third straight game, Heath Bell recorded the save bringing his season total to four. He entered the game against the Phillies Thursday with a one-run lead and only allowed a double to Domonic Brown while only needing seven pitches to make it through the inning. With regular closer J.J. Putz out a period of time, Bell has the opportunity to grab the reins and be a big closer in the NL West once again.

Pirates:Jason Grilli took his first loss of the season in a non-save situation when he entered with a tie game in the ninth against the Mets on Thursday. The Mets played textbook small ball in sacrificing a leadoff baserunner to second before driving in the winning run. With a 1.26 ERA and a league-leading 16 saves, Grilli is not going anywhere as the Pirates' closer.

Key Matchups

Recommended Pickup

Andrelton Simmons, SS, ATL - Simmons has been quickly snatched up in many leagues over the past week following his two home-run and four RBI performance on May 6 against the Reds. An asset to his value is the fact that he has batted in the top two spots in the order for 18 games this season with a high-octane offense hitting behind him giving him the opportunity to score runs and see better pitches in front of the likes of Justin Upton and Freddie Freeman. Regular power will not be something to depend on him as he has surpassed his entire professional career high with four home runs this season, but his solid on-base and slick fielding will keep him in the lineup nearly every day. The 23-year old has respectable speed though he has not run very much in the majors yet. He should be a fixture in the Braves lineup for quite some time.

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