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Projected Starters - A look at Saturday's matchups (all times Eastern)
Padres (Jason Marquis - R) at Orioles (Freddy Garcia - R), 12:35 PM
Indians (Corey Kluber - R) at Phillies (Cole Hamels - L), 1:05 PM
Astros (Dallas Keuchel - L) at Tigers (Max Scherzer - R), 1:08 PM
White Sox (Dylan Axelrod - R) at Twins (Mike Pelfrey - R), 1:10 PM
Rangers (Alexi Ogando - R) at Athletics (Dan Straily - R), 3:35 PM
Braves (Tim Hudson - R) at Diamondbacks (Ian Kennedy - R), 3:40 PM
Brewers (Yovani Gallardo - R) at Pirates (Wandy Rodriguez - L), 7:05 PM
Mariners (Hisashi Iwakuma - R) at Yankees (Phil Hughes - R), 7:05 PM
Giants (Ryan Vogelsong - R) at Blue Jays (Ramon Ortiz - R), 7:07 PM
Red Sox (Jon Lester - L) at Rays (David Price - L), 7:10 PM
Reds (Mike Leake - R) at Marlins (Alex Sanabia - R), 7:10 PM
Rockies (Jon Garland - R) at Cubs (Jeff Samardzija - R), 8:05 PM
Mets (Shaun Marcum - R) at Cardinals (Shelby Miller - R), 8:15 PM
Royals (Wade Davis - R) at Angels (Barry Enright - R), 10:05 PM
Nationals (Ross Detwiler - L) at Dodgers (Zack Greinke - R), 10:10 PM

Day Game After Night Game: SD/BAL, CLE/PHI, HOU/DET, CHW/MIN, TEX/OAK, ATL/ARZ

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Mike Adams, RP, PHI (Back) - Still experiencing "grabbing" in injury, hopeful it does not keep him out long.
Jose Altuve, 2B, HOU (Jaw) - Placed on bereavement list in addition to being diagnosed with sublexed jaw.
Josh Beckett, SP, LAD (Groin) - Removed from start Monday after three innings.
Melky Cabrera, OF, TOR (Hamstring) - Will have MRI Wednesday on hamstrings.
Tony Cingrani, SP, CIN (Shoulder) - Start pushed back to Friday.
Travis Hafner, DH, NYY (Shoulder) - Will undergo MRI on sore right shoulder.
Josh Hamilton, OF, LAA (Illness) - Removed in sixth inning Monday. Has been playing through illness for more than a week.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (Head) - Left game Monday after nasty collision with wall. Needed 11 stitches but X-rays were negative and no concussion.
Brandon Morrow, SP, TOR (Back) - Scratched from start Wednesday, now scheduled for Sunday.
Chris Perez, RP, CLE (Shoulder) - Was available to pitch on Monday.
B.J. Upton, OF, ATL (Shoulder) - Not in lineup on Tuesday. Hopes to return Wednesday.
Luis Valbuena, 3B, CHC (Finger) - Will return to the lineup on Wednesday.

Players on the DL
Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS (Biceps) - Threw 20-pitch bullpen Tuesday, live BP expected Thursday.
Wei-Yin Chen, SP, BAL (Oblique) - Will miss three-to-four weeks with oblique injury.
Mark Ellis, 2B, LAD (Quad) - Will begin rehab assignment on Friday at Double-A.
Zack Greinke, SP, LAD (Collarbone) - Will return from DL and start Wednesday for Dodgers.
Franklin Guttierez, OF, SEA (Hamstring) - Will run on Wednesday, then prepare rehab start schedule.
Chris Heisey, OF, CIN (Hamstring) - Removed from rehab start Monday with discomfort in hamstring.
Josh Johnson, SP, TOR (Triceps) - Played long toss on Tuesday.
Ryan Kalish, OF, BOS (Shoulder) - Could be cleared to swing early next week.
Josh Kinney, RP, SEA (Shoulder) - Will report to Triple-A this week.
Casey Kotchman, 1B, MIA (Hamstring) - Could head out on rehab assignment in a few days.
Colby Lewis, SP, TEX (Forearm) - Hopes to throw bullpen later this week before resuming rehab assignment next week.
Ted Lilly, SP, LAD (Ribs) - Will make rehab start with High-A on Wednesday.
Logan Morrison, OF, MIA (Knee) - Played five innings in spring training game Tuesday.
Brett Myers, SP, CLE (Elbow) - Will throw another bullpen session Tuesday.
Ivan Nova, SP, NYY (Back) - Will not throw for a few days before another rehab start.
A.J. Pierzynski, C, TEX (Oblique) - Expects to return from DL next Tuesday.
Jose Reyes, SS, TOR (Ankle) - Shed walking boot, still estimating return at All-Star break.
Clayton Richard, SP, SD (Illness) - Will make a rehab start on Thursday at Triple-A.
Sergio Santos, RP, TOR (Elbow) - Scheduled for surgery on elbow to remove bone spurs and chips. Expected to miss six weeks.

Placed on the DL
Scott Atchison, RP, NYM
Wei-Yin Chen, SP, BAL
Jason Motte, RP, STL (transferred to 60-day DL)

Activated from DL
Curtis Granderson, OF, NYY
Jeff Mathis, C, MIA

Called Up
Alex Burnett, RP, BAL
Jake Elmore, 2B, HOU
John Gast, RP, STL
Yamaico Navarro, 3B, BAL

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Trevor Bauer, SP, CLE
Corban Joseph, 2B, NYY
Vidal Nuno, SP, NYY

Closer Watch

Cardinals:Edward Mujica pitched a scoreless ninth on Monday to convert the save and move to 10-for-10 on the season in save chances. He has only allowed three earned runs over this stretch and put together a stellar 10:0 SO/BB rate. With each solid outing, he is further entrenching himself as the go-to closer in St. Louis.

Indians:Chris Perez was available to close on Monday for either of the doubleheaders but was not needed. Justin Masterson threw a complete game gem in the first game and the team was shutout in the second game. Since a blown save on April 3, Perez has not allowed an earned run and has been solid locking the game down in the ninth when he has the opportunity and is healthy.

Key Matchups

Recommended Pickup
Andrew Bailey, RP, BOS - Picking up Bailey is your typical high-risk, high-reward situation to bring into a fantasy closing role. Bailey had quick success in the closer role with the Red Sox this season netting five saves in a span of six games pitched and has a 1.46 ERA and 0.811 WHIP on the year. Junichi Tazawa has not excelled in his short time as closer and if Bailey returns in five-to-seven days as expected without setbacks, he would seemingly take the closing spot back immediately given his experience and that Boston traded a respectable group of prospects to acquire him before the 2012 season. If Bailey can stay healthy, and does in fact return as closer, he could be a top option at the unstable closing position the rest of the way for the Red Sox.

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DraftStreet Lineup
C: Jonathan Lucroy, MIL ($6,637)
1B: Adam Lind, TOR ($8,347)
2B: Dustin Pedroia, BOS ($8,319)
3B: Manny Machado, BAL ($9,695)
SS: Jean Segura, MIL ($8,350)
OF: Curtis Granderson, NYY ($8,366)
OF: Oswaldo Arcia, MIN ($8,105)
OF: Starling Marte, PIT ($7,608)
U: Mike Napoli, BOS ($6,817)
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SP: Alexi Ogando, TEX ($9,576)
P: Aroldis Chapman, CIN ($2,568)

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