Monday Lineup Card: Live And Let Dayan

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Updated on June 30, 2014 1:19AM EST

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

Rays (Chris Archer - R) at Yankees (David Phelps - R), 7:00
Rangers (Joe Saunders - L) at Orioles (Ubaldo Jimenez - R), 7:05
Rockies (Yohan Flande - L) at Nationals (Jordan Zimmermann - R), 7:05
Athletics (Scott Kazmir - L) at Tigers (Anibal Sanchez - R), 7:08
Mets (Zack Wheeler - R) at Braves (Alex Wood - L), 7:10
Cubs (Jake Arrieta - R) at Red Sox (Jake Peavy - R), 7:10
Angels (Garrett Richards - R) at White Sox (Hector Noesi - R), 8:10
Mariners (Taijuan Walker - R) at Astros (Collin McHugh - R), 8:10
Royals (Danny Duffy - L) at Twins (Yohan Pino - R), 8:10
Reds (Mat Latos - R) at Padres (Jesse Hahn - R), 10:10
Indians (Corey Kluber - R) at Dodgers (Dan Haren - R), 10:10

Day Game After Night Game: None

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Jose Bautista, OF, TOR (Hamstring) - Used as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning Sunday, but he grounded into a fielder's choice.
Yunel Escobar, SS, TB (Shoulder) - Sidelined for a fifth consecutive outing Sunday due to a tight right shoulder.
Dexter Fowler, OF, HOU (Back) - Sat out a third contest in a row Sunday with a stiff back, but he'll have to miss a few more before a DL stint will be considered.
Evan Gattis, C, ATL (Back) - Out of the lineup Sunday for a third game in a row with an ailing back.
Carlos Gomez, OF, MIL (Neck) - Missed Sunday's contest as a precautionary measure, after straining his neck Saturday.
Dallas Keuchel, P, HOU (Wrist) - Threw Sunday evening, after getting scratched from Saturday's scheduled nod.
Russell Martin, C, PIT (Undisclosed) - Held out Sunday due to general "soreness."
Justin Masterson, P, CLE (Knee) - Received clearance to start Tuesday.
Derek Norris, C, OAK (Back) - Wasn't available Sunday, despite reporting improvement in his back after pregame warmups.
Albert Pujols, 1B, LAA (Hip) - The swollen lymph node near his groin only afflicts him when he runs, not hits.
Carlos Quentin, OF, SD (Shoulder) - Kept out of the lineup Sunday, marking his third straight absence as a result of a sore left shoulder.
Ryan Raburn, OF, CLE (Neck) - Enduring a stiff neck and headaches after making a diving grab Saturday.
Hanley Ramirez, SS, LAD (Calf) - There's growing speculation that Ramirez will land on the disabled list.
Cody Ross, OF, ARI (Hip) - Left Saturday's game following a hit by pitch on his left hip.
Jean Segura, SS, MIL (Leg) - Despite his potential availability as a pinch hitter Sunday, he wasn't utilized in any capacity.
Drew Smyly, P, DET (Illness) - Pitched through an upper respiratory infection Sunday, which likely spurred the porous performance (four runs in 2.1 innings).
David Wright, 3B, NYM (Shoulder) - An MRI performed on his left shoulder revealed no structural damage, but a few more absences, at the very least, are sure to arise as a result of the ailment.

Players on the DL
Mike Adams, P, PHI (Shoulder) - Meeting early this week with the Phillies' team physician for an evaluation.
Nolan Arenado, 3B, COL (Finger) - Finished 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI during his first rehab game Saturday at Triple-A Colorado.
Bronson Arroyo, P, ARI (Elbow) - Drawing closer to resumption of baseball activities.
Brandon Belt, 1B, SF (Thumb) - Moved his rehab assignment from High-A San Jose to Triple-A Fresno on Sunday.
Mike Carp, OF, BOS (Foot) - Contributed one hit and one run in three at-bats in a rehab contest Saturday at Triple-A Pawtucket.
Brett Cecil, P, TOR (Groin) - Slated to begin a rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Buffalo.
Scott Elbert, P, LAD (Elbow) - Expected to throw at Triple-A Albuquerque both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Chone Figgins, OF, LAD (Quadriceps) - His rehab has included running on an anti-gravity (Alter-G) treadmill and taking swings in the batting cage.
Dillon Gee, P, NYM (Back) - Posted six strikeouts and allowed a run in two innings during a rehab start Sunday at short season Brooklyn.
Jason Giambi, DH, CLE (Knee) - No time line has been revealed for a return.
Carlos Gonzalez, OF, COL (Finger) - Has commenced taking dry swings.
Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez (Shoulder) - His recent move to the bullpen during rehab may not be a permanent one.
Brad Hand, P, MIA (Ankle) - Gave up three runs on four hits and one walk in 2.2 innings during Sunday's rehab contest at Triple-A New Orleans.
Bryce Harper, OF, WAS (Thumb) - Sat out Sunday's rehab outing at Double-A Harrisburg, which intimates his possible activation from the DL.
Joe Kelly, P, STL (Hamstring) - Making his next rehab start on short rest due to a abbreviated 41-pitch appearance Friday at Triple-A Memphis.
Francisco Liriano, P, PIT (Oblique) - Tossed 52 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday
Brandon Morrow, P, TOR (Finger) - Targeting activation from the DL during the first week of August.
Chris Owings, SS, ARI (Shoulder) - Scheduled for an MRI on his strained left shoulder Monday.
Angel Pagan, OF, SF (Back) - Made much progress in his rehab by hitting off a tee, throwing, and running on a treadmill Saturday.
Michael Pineda, P, NYY (Back) - Managed to throw 25 times from 60 feet Saturday.
Trevor Plouffe, 3B, MIN (Ribs) - Expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday.
Carlos Ruiz, C, PHI (Concussion) - Has no timetable for a return from the concussion that he sustained Thursday.
CC Sabathia, P, NYY (Knee) - Reported feeling "really good" after his first rehab start Friday at High-A Tampa, where he threw 37 pitches across 2.1 innings.
Fernando Salas, P, LAA (Arm) - Completed a 25-pitch bullpen session Sunday.
Tyler Skaggs, P, LAA (Hamstring) - After Sunday's bullpen, he said he's "ready to go", with a return to the rotation potentially happening Wednesday.
Geovany Soto, C, TEX (Knee) - Has progressed to the point of catching bullpen sessions, which he undertook Sunday
Michael Wacha, P, STL (Shoulder) - With no timetable for his recovery from a stress reaction to the scapula of his right shoulder, he'll rest for two weeks, after which additional tests will occur.

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

Activated from the DL
Christian Yelich, OF, MIA

Placed on the DL
Eric Chavez, 3B, ARI (transferred to 60-day DL)
Chris Owings, SS, ARI
Josh Reddick, OF, OAK
Justin Turner, 3B, LAD

Called Up
Nate Freiman, 1B, OAK
T.J. House, P, CLE
Dan Jennings, P, MIA
Jorge Rondon, P, STL
Carlos Triunfel, SS, LAD

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Dallas Beeler, P, CHC
Anthony DeSclafani, P, MIA
Alfredo Figaro, P, MIL
Eric Fornataro, P, STL
Luis Garcia, P, PHI
Nick Hagadone, P, CLE
Jake Marisnick, OF, MIA
Stefan Romero, 3B, SEA
Gus Schlosser, P, ATL
Blake Treinen, P, WAS

Contract Selected
Nick Ahmed, SS, ARI
Jeff Bianchi, SS, MIL
Andres Blanco, SS, PHI

Designated for Assignment
Sean O'Sullivan, P, PHI

Assigned
Julio DePaula, P, BAL (to Double-A Bowie)

Closer Watch

Rays - Nabbing his second save in as many situations Saturday, Jake McGee appears to be the favored choice of manager Joe Maddon at the moment. In Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles, McGee followed Grant Balfour's blank eighth inning by striking out two en route to his second save of the year. Only one day later, McGee cleaned up Balfour's minor mess -- two baserunners among four batters faced -- inducing a flyout to lock down the eighth, before securing two additional punchouts to gather the save. Although few such scenarios are landing in the doorstep of the Rays' bullpen this season, McGee's track record over the last two months has seemingly endeared him to Maddon, as he's yielded runs only once while posting a 31:6 K:BB across 24 frames (26 contests). Balfour cannot say the same -- a 5.22 ERA, 1.452 WHIP, and 21:12 K:BB in 20.2 innings (22 outings) -- but with a bullpen-by-committee in effect, he isn't entirely off the closer radar, either.

Hot Batter Matchups – June 30, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
N. Cruz	OF	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	J. Saunders	33	10	3	2	3	3	5	.303	.361	.515	.876
A. Jones	OF	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	J. Saunders	22	7	2	1	1	2	2	.318	.400	.500	.900
D. Young	OF	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	J. Saunders	13	4	2	1	5	0	1	.308	.286	.615	.901
J. Ellsbury	OF	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	10	7	1	0	2	2	2	.700	.750	.800	1.550
B. Gardner	OF	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	11	4	3	0	0	1	4	.364	.462	.727	1.189
Y. Escobar	SS	TB @ NYY 7:05PM	D. Phelps	10	4	0	0	0	1	1	.400	.455	.400	.855
B. Zobrist	2B	TB @ NYY 7:05PM	D. Phelps	12	5	2	0	2	1	1	.417	.462	.583	1.045
A. Beltre	3B	TEX @ BAL 7:05PM	U. Jimenez	20	8	4	2	5	1	2	.400	.455	.800	1.255
M. Cabrera	3B	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	23	6	3	1	5	4	5	.261	.370	.522	.892
R. Davis	OF	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	18	9	5	1	6	0	6	.500	.500	.944	1.444
V. Martinez	DH	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	23	11	4	1	4	2	2	.478	.520	.739	1.259
C. Crisp	OF	OAK @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	10	3	3	1	1	0	1	.300	.300	.800	1.100
F. Freeman	1B	ATL vs NYM 7:10PM	Z. Wheeler	11	6	2	1	4	4	1	.545	.667	.909	1.576
J. Heyward	OF	ATL vs NYM 7:10PM	Z. Wheeler	12	5	2	1	2	1	2	.417	.462	.750	1.212
D. Uggla	2B	ATL vs NYM 7:10PM	Z. Wheeler	10	3	2	1	2	0	4	.300	.364	.700	1.064
D. Pedroia	2B	BOS vs CHC 7:10PM	J. Arrieta	13	4	1	1	3	1	2	.308	.357	.538	.896
L. Valbuena	3B	CHC @ BOS 7:10PM	J. Peavy	13	6	2	0	1	2	2	.462	.529	.615	1.145
M. Bourn	OF	CLE @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	13	4	2	0	0	3	4	.308	.438	.462	.899
D. Murphy	OF	CLE @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	24	9	3	2	7	2	3	.375	.423	.667	1.090

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – June 30, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Ubaldo Jimenez	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	80	16	8	4	11	14	15	.200	.323	.378	.700
David Phelps	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	64	16	4	0	5	2	7	.250	.273	.318	.591
Anibal Sanchez	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	84	16	7	2	8	9	21	.190	.267	.311	.578
Dan Haren	LAD vs CLE 10:10PM	123	27	9	2	11	10	29	.220	.278	.335	.613

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – June 30, 2014

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
C. Davis	1B	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	J. Saunders	21	4	1	1	1	1	7	.190	.227	.333	.561
M. Machado	3B	BAL vs TEX 7:05PM	J. Saunders	10	2	0	0	0	0	1	.200	.200	.200	.400
D. Stubbs	OF	COL @ WAS 7:05PM	J. Zimmermann	10	0	0	0	0	1	4	.000	.091	.000	.091
I. Suzuki	OF	NYY vs TB 7:05PM	C. Archer	10	1	0	0	0	0	2	.100	.100	.100	.200
E. Andrus	SS	TEX @ BAL 7:05PM	U. Jimenez	14	2	1	0	1	4	4	.143	.333	.214	.548
C. Pena	1B	TEX @ BAL 7:05PM	U. Jimenez	11	0	0	0	0	1	4	.000	.083	.000	.083
A. Rios	OF	TEX @ BAL 7:05PM	U. Jimenez	17	2	0	0	2	4	1	.118	.286	.118	.403
T. Hunter	OF	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	24	7	3	1	2	0	3	.292	.292	.500	.792
A. Jackson	OF	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	15	3	0	0	0	1	9	.200	.250	.200	.450
I. Kinsler	2B	DET vs OAK 7:08PM	S. Kazmir	33	4	3	1	4	4	3	.121	.231	.273	.503
J. Jaso	C	OAK @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	10	1	0	0	0	4	2	.100	.357	.100	.457
J. Lowrie	SS	OAK @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	13	1	0	0	0	2	1	.077	.200	.077	.277
B. Moss	1B	OAK @ DET 7:08PM	A. Sanchez	14	2	1	0	1	1	5	.143	.200	.214	.414
C. Johnson	3B	ATL vs NYM 7:10PM	Z. Wheeler	14	2	0	0	0	1	2	.143	.200	.143	.343
J. Upton	OF	ATL vs NYM 7:10PM	Z. Wheeler	12	0	0	0	0	0	5	.000	.000	.000	.000
A. Cabrera	SS	CLE @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	23	2	0	0	1	1	7	.087	.125	.087	.212
C. Santana	C	CLE @ LAD 10:10PM	D. Haren	12	1	0	0	0	2	5	.083	.214	.083	.298

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – June 30, 2014

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
There are no pitchers who qualify as "cold" today.

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Recommended Pickup

Dayan Viciedo, OF, CWS - With two hits in his first 35 at-bats, Viciedo couldn't have kicked off June any worse. However, since belting a single to center in his first plate appearance on June 13, the outfielder has failed to supply a base knock in just five of 16 games. A .228 average (13-for-57) during that span has spurred owners to look elsewhere (7.1 percent owned in ESPN leagues), but on a positive note, he's crossed the plate on 10 occasions, while posting a .421 SLG on the backs on three long balls, one triple, and one double. Facing the stingy Garrett Richards on Monday may not seem friendly on the surface, but Viciedo boasts singles in both career at-bats against the Angels' right-hander, making his $4,200 pricetag on DraftStreet.com a worthy gamble.

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DraftStreet Value Picks

C - Wilson Ramos, WAS ($5,679)
1B - Adrian Gonzalez, LAD ($5,874)
2B - Brandon Phillips, CIN ($5,384)
SS - J.J. Hardy, BAL ($5,199)
3B - Brock Holt, BOS ($5,059)
OF - Carlos Beltran, NYY ($5,218)
SP - Zack Wheeler, NYM ($12,456)

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