Description: Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after Wednesday's game that he'd be "shocked" if Hiroki Kuroda had to miss a start due to his left calf contusion, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Insight: Kuroda was hit in the calf by a comebacker in the second inning and left before recording an out in the third Wednesday against the Orioles. The right-hander's next start would come against the Mets if he can make it.
Description: 2012 first round pick Kevin Gausman will make his major league debut for the Orioles Thursday against Toronto.
Insight: It didn't take the 22-year-old long to make it to the big leagues. Gausman went 2-4 with a 3.11 ERA in eight starts for Double-A Bowie before his promotion.
Description: Orioles right-hander Jason Hammel limited the Yankees to two runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings Wednesday to win his sixth game of the year.
Insight: Despite what his record suggests, Hammel has not been good this season. He has a 5.37 ERA, a 1.53 WHIP and a 42/22 K/BB in 57 innings, and his groundball rate is down from 53.2 percent last year to 42.2 percent in 2013.
Description: Orioles first baseman Chris Davis went 4-for-4 with a homer and two RBI Wednesday against the Yankees.
Insight: Davis is now hitting .303 with five homers and 15 RBI in May after batting .348 with nine homers and 28 RBI last month. He still is striking out a lot, but his K rate is down from 30.1 percent last year to 24.5 percent and his walk rate is up from 6.6 percent to 12.8 percent.
Description: Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson went 3-for-3 with his first homer of the season Wednesday against the Orioles.
Insight: Granderson was 4-for-23 with zero extra-base hits in his first six games since returning from a fractured forearm. The outfielder has hit 84 homers combined over the last two seasons.
Description: Chicago righthander Jeff Samardzija only allowed one run Wednesday in a loss to Pittsburgh.
Insight: As usual, Samardzija (7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K's) didn't receive any run support. He has an impressive 3.25 ERA this season but only a 2-6 record to show for it.
Description: Philadelphia lefthander Cliff Lee threw a complete game shutout Wednesday against Miami.
Insight: Lee limited the Marlins to just three hits, which were all singles. He walked two and struck out five. Lee's 2.48 ERA is the ninth-lowest in the National League this season.
Description: Phillies starter Roy Halladay's best-case scenario is a late-August return to the rotation, according to MLB.com.
Insight: Halladay, who had shoulder surgery last week, reported to Clearwater, Fla. Monday to to begin a rehab program. Everything will have to go well for Halladay to return this season.
Description: Colorado second baseman Josh Rutledge has been optioned to Triple-A, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Insight: Rutledge has failed to get it going this season and is hitting just .242. He does have five homers, five steals and 26 runs, so he was a decent fantasy option, but the Rockies want him to work on his hitting in the minors. Light-hitting D.J. LeMahieu will take over as the starting second baseman.
Description: Tampa Bay closer Fernando Rodney blew his fourth save Wednesday in a loss to the Blue Jays.
Insight: The wheels are coming off for Rodney. The 36-year-old has posted a 5.40 ERA in 19 relief appearances and has now given up a run in three of his last four outings. It seemed impossible a year ago but Rodney could be close to losing his closer's job.
Description: Astros starter Bud Norris (back) doesn't expect to miss a start, according to MLB.com.
Insight: Norris left Tuesday's start after six innings after his back spasms acted up. He also left his last start with back spasms and had his next start pushed back from Sunday to Tuesday.
Description: The Yankees have confirmed that right-hander Hiroki Kuroda left his start Wednesday's with a bruised calf, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com.
Insight: Kuroda was hit in the calf by a comebacker in the second inning and left before recording an out in the third. YES Network cameras also caught Kuroda grimacing while trying to stretch his back, but we now know for sure that the calf injury caused his exit.
Description: Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks went 3-for-4 with a solo homer Wednesday against the Braves.
Insight: Hicks has been better in May than he was in April, but not by much. He hit .113 with 26 K in April, and is batting .206 with four homers in May.
Description: Braves catcher Evan Gattis hit a grand slam Wednesday against the Twins.
Insight: Gattis hadn't started since May 14, but he hit two pinch-hit homers in the last three games prior to Wednesday. He has 10 homers and 27 RBI, and the Braves are going to have to find a way to get his bat in the lineup more often.
Description: Blue Jays starter Mark Buehrle gave up two runs on four hits, walked two and struck out six over seven innings Wednesday against the Rays.
Insight: It was Buehrle's best outing of the season. He has a 5.90 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in 61 innings and has no fantasy value.
Description: Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson threw his first quality start since April 20 Wednesday against the Blue Jays, but Fernando Rodney blew a save in the ninth.
Insight: Hellickson had a 7.71 ERA over his previous five starts, but he went eight innings and gave up two runs on four hits Wednesday. Hellickson has posted a strand rate above of at least 80 percent in both of his two full big league seasons, but this year has stranded just 63.9 percent.
Description: Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista broke out with four hits, including two homers, and four RBI in four at-bats Wednesday against the Rays.
Insight: Bautista also walked in the game. All of a sudden, the Blue Jays slugger is batting .275 with 11 homers and 27 RBI.
Description: Washington starter Gio Gonzalez had a 5.34 ERA and a 5.1 BB/9 at the end of April, but he has been a much better pitcher in May.
Insight: Gonzalez has a 1.67 ERA and a 2.67 BB/9 over 27 innings this month and is 3-2 with a 3.66 ERA overall. The left-hander held San Francisco to one run on four hits in 7 1/3 innings Wednesday.
Description: San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner bounced back from his worst start of the season with seven innings of four-hit, one-run ball against the Nationals Wednesday afternoon.
Insight: Bumgarner gave up nine runs (seven earned) on eight hits in 4 2/3 at Colorado his last time out, but he otherwise has been tremendous this season. Overall, the left-hander is 4-2 with a 2.89 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.
Description: Dodgers left fielder Carl Crawford had his first multi-hit game since May 13 Wednesday against the Brewers.
Insight: It's looking like we should just ignore the "Boston phase" of Crawford's career, as he has looked like a completely different player this season. He's hitting .302 with five homers, 13 RBI, 28 runs, nine steals and a 22/13 K/BB in 43 games.
Description: The Dodgers chased Brewers right-hander Wily Peralta after just 1 2/3 innings Wednesday. Peralta allowed seven hits and six runs (four earned).
Insight: Peralta got his first taste of big league action last year and had a 2.48 ERA in 29 innings, but he hasn't carried that over into this season. He has allowed 69 hits and 37 earned runs in just 51 2/3 innings and can be dropped in all leagues.
Description: Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went deep for the ninth time this season Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Insight: Braun struck out in 27.8 percent of his plate appearances in April, but he has trimmed that to 13.6 percent in May, and his walk rate is a career-high 12.9 percent. Aside from being caught stealing on 5-of-7 attempts, Braun's numbers are exactly where fantasy owners expected them to be.
Description: Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda left his start Wednesday due to an injury, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network.
Insight: Kuroda was hit in the calf by a comebacker the previous inning, which might be the reason he came out. However, YES cameras also showed Kuroda grimace as he tried to stretch his back.
Description: It appears that St. Louis starter Jake Westbrook has encountered a setback in his return from a right elbow injury. SOURCE: Jenifer Langosch, MLB.com
Insight: Westbrook had his bullpen session shut down after just 20 pitches on Wednesday. Obviously, he isn't close to returning.
Description: According to Comcast Chicago, White Sox DH Adam Dunn has been bothered by a sore back recently.
Insight: No need to be alarmed. He says he's going to play through the injury. The lefty slugger is having a typical Adam Dunn season: 11 HR, 25 RBI and a .168 batting average.
Description: Padres left fielder Carlos Quentin (knee) received an injection in his left knee Tuesday and is not in the starting lineup again Wednesday.
Insight: Padres manager Bud Black expected Quentin to return to the lineup Wednesday after he missed Tuesday's game, but the team will try to have him ready for Friday. The outfielder tweaked his knee on a slide at home plate Monday.
Description: St. Louis third baseman David Freese (thumb) will miss his third straight game Tuesday, according to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com.
Insight: Freese (.223, 1 HR, 9 RBI) suffered a small cut on his right thumb Sunday and needed three stitches. He's still dealing with some swelling. The third baseman has yet to show us that last year's 20 HR, 79 RBI season is repeatable.
Description: The Cardinals are hoping to have Chris Carpenter (shoulder) rejoin the rotation in late June or early July, according to CBSSports.com.
Insight: Carpenter told reporters in March that he was unlikely to pitch again due to a nerve irritation in his shoulder, but he has made a remarkable recovery and has been on a throwing program since the beginning of May. He's building up his arm for a return to the starting rotation.
Description: Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi's next start has been pushed back to Monday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. That means he'll get the Marlins instead of the Yankees.
Insight: Odorizzi was called up from Triple-A to take David Price's spot in the rotation while Price is on the DL with a triceps strain. In his first start of the season Odorizzi, who was acquired from the Royals in the James Shields trade, allowed five hits and three runs in his first two innings but finished up by retiring nine of 10 from innings 3-5. He should be owned in all 12-team mixed leagues.
Description: Rockies closer Rafael Betancourt is dealing with a tight right groin, but he won't need a stint on the DL. SOURCE: Troy Renck, Denver Post
Insight: Betancourt left Tuesday's game with the ailment, but according to Renck it was just some inflammation around scar tissue in his right groin. He should be able to return by Friday. Rex Brothers is the next man in line for saves if Betancourt suffers a setback.
Description: Royals catcher Salvador Perez is out of the lineup Wednesday for a second straight day due to his deep hip bruise, according to Bob Dutton of the KC Star.
Insight: Perez suffered the injury Monday when he ran into a railing while trying to catch a foul popup. Manager Ned Yost said the catcher is likely to start Thursday against the Angels.
Description: Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Eaton (elbow) has returned to Phoenix to see a doctor after experiencing soreness in his elbow, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.
Insight: Eaton suffered a sprained UCL late in March and has been nearing his return, but he might require Tommy John surgery.
Description: Boston right fielder Shane Victorino won't be available for Wednesday night's series finale versus the White Sox. He's still battling a hamstring injury.
Insight: Daniel Nava will continue to start in right field while Victorino is out. Victorino's injury also opens up a spot for Jonny Gomes, who is taking over in left for Nava.
Description: Atlanta right fielder Jason Heyward added a second consecutive two-hit game in the series finale with Minnesota on Wednesday and is batting .304 since returning from appendectomy surgery six games ago.
Insight: When we last left Heyward he was struggling mightily with the bat (.121, 2 HR, 5 RBI in 17 games). It's time to make sure he's back in your lineup.
Description: Twins starter Vance Worley served up 10 hits and eight runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday and earned a one-way ticket to Triple-A Rochester.
Insight: Worley was the Twins' Opening Day starter, but has a 1-4 record with a 6.20 ERA and 1.89 WHIP. Fantasy owners should have jumped ship a long time ago.
Description: Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is not in Wednesday's lineup due to illness.
Insight: Sandoval is 4-for-10 in the first two games of the series, including a game-winning two-run home run on Tuesday night. Joaquin Arias will take the spot, but has no fantasy value.
Description: If Phillies second baseman Chase Utley's ribs put him on the sidelines, the organization has a young second baseman at Lehigh Valley who could add speed to the lineup in Cesar Hernandez.
Insight: Hernandez is batting .320 with an .842 OPS and 12 stolen bases for the Iron Pigs. He batted .313 in 16 spring training at-bats with the Phillies.
Description: Rockies pitching prospect Drew Pomeranz leads the PCL in wins (6) and has struck out 57 batters in 20 1/3 innings while walking 17. he's got a reasonable 3.58 ERA and 1.25 WHIP.
Insight: Pomeranz, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft, went 2-9 with a 4.93 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP in 22 starts last season, but it's difficult to trust the stats of any Rockies' pitchers considering the organization used a four-man rotation and limited its starters to 75 pitches for several months.
Description: Cardinals lefthander Jaime Garcia saw Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday and he recommended surgery on his injured left shoulder.
Insight: Garcia has been diagnosed with a partially torn labrum. Surgery means he's done for the season. Feel free to drop him from your fantasy roster.
Description: Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley, who was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to discomfort in his right side, will have an MRI to the area on Thursday.
Insight: Utley has started 42 of Philadelphia's 45 games this season and is hitting .272 with seven homers and 25 RBI. Rib injuries take time to heal so be prepared for a trip to the disabled list.
Description: Brewers starter Kyle Lohse is expected to miss a start with a right elbow issue.
Insight: Lohse hasn't pitched as poorly as his 1-5 record would indicate. He has a respectable 3.76 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. Manager Ron Roenicke called it an irritation.
Description: Brewers third baseman Aramis Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the LA Dodgers. No injury, just a day of rest after a night game.
Insight: Ramirez is batting .344 with three homers and 12 RBI in 18 games since returning from a sprained knee. With hot-hitting Jean Segura and Ryan Braun in front of him, he should get plenty of RBI opportunities this season.
Description: Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee
Insight: Gordon is batting just .167 in 16 games this season with an ugly .533 OPS. If not for five steals, he'd be a drain in all categories for fantasy owners.
Description: Cincinnati third baseman Todd Frazier is not in the starting lineup Wednesday's against the Mets.
Insight: It looks like Frazier is just getting a day off. He's not yet hitting at last year's pace with a .231 batting average and a .715 OPS, but that should come back to him soon.
Description: Braves outfielder Justin Upton will get his first day off this season on Wednesday.
Insight: Upton has surpassed all expectations by batting .273 with 14 HR and 28 RBI through the first 45 games. He hit 17 home runs last season in 150 games. He's earned a day of rest.
Description: Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon.
Insight: Plouffe took a blow to the head while he was sliding into second base and came away a little wobbly. Given the team's history with Justin Morneau is a similar situation, they will play it safe and put Plouffe on the seven-day concussion list.
Description: Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer is not in the lineup for Wednesday afternoon's game with Atlanta.
Insight: Typical day game after a night game off, but since Mauer is 4-for-5 in his career against Braves starter Paul Maholm, fantasy owners can be rightly disappointed.
Description: Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche is a career .154 hitter (2-for-13) versus Giants right-hander Madison Bumgarner.
Insight: Since getting hitting advice from former teammate and friend Chipper Jones, LaRoche is batting .306 over a 21-game span, well above his season average of .219. This matchup should be avoided, however, despite his improved hitting.
Description: San Francisco second baseman Marco Scutaro is just 2-for-17 (.118) against Washington ace Gio Gonzalez.
Insight: Scutaro (.337, 25 runs, 1 HR, 11 RBI) is currently on a 19-game hitting streak and a 1.169 OPS over that span. This matchup, however, might give him a problem.
Description: Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler is 5-for-10 versus Arizona starter Trevor Cahill with a 1.515 OPS. He's also stolen a couple of bases off Cahill.
Insight: Fowler has become a solid fantasy option with a .270 batting average, eight homers, 16 RBI, 29 runs and six stolen bases, although he's 0-for-9 in the first two games of this series with the Diamondbacks.
Description: Mets catcher John Buck is hitless in eight career at-bats versus Cincinnati right-hander Mat Latos with three strikeouts.
Insight: Considering it's a day game after a night game and Buck's record against Latos, fantasy owners should not expect Buck to start on Wednesday. After a huge April, Buck's May numbers are well below expectations (.196, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .593 OPS).
Description: Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is 2-for-16 (.125) against Braves veteran left-hander Paul Maholm.
Insight: Willingham hit a home run on Monday to break up Julio Teheran's shutout bid and is 2-for-6 in the series. Still, it would be best to avoid this matchup as he's batting just .154 over the past two weeks.
Description: Atlanta second baseman Dan Uggla is career .444 hitter against Minnesota hurler Vance Worley with a pair of home runs and a 1.694 OPS.
Insight: Uggla has eight home runs, including one on Monday, and 57 strikeouts in 41 games, but then you knew what you were getting when you drafted him - the second base version of Adam Dunn. Start him in this favorable matchup and hope he hits a home run to go along with a couple of strikeouts.
Description: Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie is hitless in 11 at-bats versus Rays' hurler Jeremy Hellickson.
Insight: Lawrie owners dealt with preseason injury and now regular season ineffectiveness. He's got long-term talent, but at this point with his .186 batting average and .596 OPS he should be sitting on your bench until further notice.
Description: Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista has a .385 batting average against Tampa Bay starter Jeremy Hellickson, including three extra base hits and a 1.313 OPS.
Insight: Bautista broke a three-game hitless streak with a couple of singles on Tuesday, but hasn't gone deep since hitting a pair of home runs at Boston on May 12 and includes only one extra base hit during that span. This is a favorable matchup which should yield at least one extra base knock.
Description: Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz has a .000 career average (0-for-9) against Oakland right-hander Jarrod Parker.
Insight: Cruz already has 11 homers in 166 at-bats in 2013, after hitting 24 in 585 at-bats last season, but for the third consecutive year is batting below .265. It's all or nothing with the Texas slugger and against Parker it has been nothing.
Description: Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who was placed on the 15-day disbled list with a left hamstring strain two weeks ago, ran in the outfield before Tuesday's game, according to Dodgers.mlb.com.
Insight: Ramirez was placed on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring on May 4. He suffered the injury just four games after returning from the torn thumb ligament that cost him most of April. He was given a 4-6 week timetable on May 4.
Description: Astros starter Bud Norris aggravated his back injury Tuesday against the Royals and had to leave his start after six scoreless innings, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Insight: Norris left his previous start due to back spasms and had his next start pushed back from Sunday to Tuesday. The team is calling it "back tightness."
Description: Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was unwilling to name a permanent closer Tuesday. When asked who his closer is, Mattingly said, "I don't know. We'll see." SOURCE: MLB.com.
Insight: Mattingly wants League to be the closer, which frees up Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles' best reliever, to be used as needed in the seventh or eighth. However, League has a 5.51 ERA and blew his second save of the season Sunday. Jansen also has struggled as of late, allowing two runs in each of his last two appearances.
Description: Cubs starter Matt Garza (lat) allowed just one hit and no runs in five innings Tuesday against the Pirates in his first start since July 21, 2012.
Insight: Garza suffered an elbow injury last July, and while he has been completely healed for awhile, he went down with a lat strain in spring training and missed the first seven weeks of the season. The right-hander should post an ERA under 4.00 with close to a strikeout per inning, but he won't win many games on this team.
Description: Pirates closer Jason Grilli needed 35 pitches to get his 18th save of the season Tuesday against the Cubs.
Insight: Grilli allowed two hits, walked one and gave up a run but struck out Anthony Rizzo with two men on to preserve the win. He likely won't be available for a day or two.
Description: Rays closer Fernando Rodney already has allowed 10 runs in 18 innings this season after giving up five in 74 2/3 last year.
Insight: Rodney already has walked one more batter than he did all of last year too. The right-hander set a new record for lowest ERA by a reliever with a 0.60 mark, but this year he has a 5.00 ERA.
Description: Phillies center fielder Ben Revere has picked up three hits in two of the last three games.
Insight: Revere is hitting .260 after going 3-for-5 with a double and two runs Tuesday against the Marlins. The outfielder's strikeout rate is up, and his line-drive rate is way down from last season, when he batted .294.
Description: Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard drove in three runs as part of a three-hit game Tuesday against the Marlins.
Insight: Howard has been dealing with a knee injury and recently had a cortisone shot. The former 50-home-run hitter's power has been in decline for years, and he has hit just 20 homers in 113 games since returning last year from a torn Achilles. He's hitting .256 with six homers and 25 RBI this season.
Description: Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez went 3-for-5 Tuesday against Cleveland.
Insight: After missing all of 2012 with a torn ACL, Martinez has struggled to get going in 2013. He hit .221 in April and even after Tuesday is hitting .221 in May.
Description: Tigers starter Max Scherzer allowed just two hits and one run in eight innings Tuesday against the Indians. He walked one and fanned seven to improve to 6-0.
Insight: Scherzer has been brilliant this season, posting a 75/13 K/BB in 62 1/3 innings, but he has had terrible luck with runners on base. Prior to his start Tuesday, he had allowed just a 16.2 percent line-drive rate with men on base but given up a BABIP of .389 in those situations. As a result, his strand rate is just 62.8 percent and his ERA 3.61, but his FIP is 2.34.
Description: Reds starter Mike Leake ran his record to 4-2 with seven scoreless innings Tuesday against the Mets.
Insight: Leake gave up three hits and walked two in the game. The Reds chose to leave Leake in the rotation and send down rookie Tony Cingrani when Johnny Cueto returned from the DL, and he rewarded that decision Tuesday. Leake allowed 16 hits and nine earned runs in his first two starts, but has a 2.28 in 43 1/3 innings since then.
Description: Yankees starter Phil Hughes bounced back from a disastrous outing his last time out with six two-run innings Tuesday in a no decision against Baltimore.
Insight: Hughes gave up five hits, walked two and allowed two solo homers to Chris Dickerson. The right-hander has a 5.51 ERA this season and has given up 10 homers in 47 1/3 innings.
Description: Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis (back) played an extended spring training game Tuesday.
Insight: Youkilis has played just one game since April 20 due to a back injury and was placed on the DL retroactive to April 28. He could return in a few weeks barring a setback.
Description: Padres left fielder Carlos Quentin hurt his knee in an awkward slide at home plate Monday and is out of the lineup Tuesday, according to Scott Miller of CBSSports.com.
Insight: Quentin is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday, manager Bud Black said. He's hitting just .178 with four homers this season.
Description: Angels starter Tommy Hanson is working out in extended spring training and is unlikely to start Saturday, according to Bill Shaikin of the LA Times.
Insight: Hanson hasn't started since May 4 due to a death in his family. The right-hander should be able to return next week.
Description: Angels starter Jered Weaver (left elbow) could be activated after his extended spring training appearance Wednesday, manager Mike Scioscia said. SOURCE: Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times
Insight: Weaver suffered a fractured non-throwing elbow on April 7, but that is healed and Weaver has been building up his arm for a comeback.
Description: Chicago starter Chris Sale has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday against the Red Sox due to mild tendinitis in his shoulder, according to Dan Hayes of CSNChicago.com. Hector Santiago will start in his place.
Insight: Sale has allowed just 44 hits in 64 innings this season and is 5-2 with a 2.53 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. The White Sox expect him to make his next start Tuesday against the Cubs.
Description: Arizona second baseman Aaron Hill (hand) will have his broken hand examined by a doctor Monday, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic.
Insight: Hill's left hand is healing slowly and he already has been out for five weeks. We won't see him again until June.
Description: Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to discomfort in his right side, according to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com.
Insight: Utley has started 42 of Philadelphia's 45 games this season and is hitting .272 with seven homers and 25 RBI. He'll be evaluated Wednesday.
Description: St. Louis third baseman David Freese (thumb) will miss his second straight game Tuesday, according to Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com.
Insight: Freese (.223, 1 HR, 9 RBI) suffered a small cut on his right thumb Sunday and needed three stitches. He's still dealing with some swelling. The third baseman has yet to show us that last year's 20 HR, 79 RBI season is repeatable.
Description: Orioles outfielder Adam Jones is dealing with right leg soreness and will DH Tuesday, according to Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com.
Insight: Jones began feeling sore at the end of Monday's game, and manager Buck Showalter said he didn't like the look of it. He'll keep Jones out of the field Tuesday to keep him fresh.
Description: Oakland center fielder Coco Crisp is getting a rest Tuesday against the Rangers, according to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Insight: Crisp will miss facing Yu Darvish, who he has gone 3-for-6 with four RBI against. The outfielder returned from a strained hamstring on May 15.
Description: Cubs starter Matt Garza (lat) has been activated from the DL and will start Tuesday against the Pirates.
Insight: Garza has spent the entire season on the disabled list after suffering a lat strain during spring training. He also missed the final two months last year with an elbow injury, but that injury is completely healed. Garza should be activated in all leagues Tuesday.
Description: Rangers right-hander Nick Tepesch has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday due to a blister on his right middle finger, according to Anthony Andro of FoxSportsSouthwest.com. Ross Wolf will make a spot start.
Insight: Rangers GM Jon Daniels said that Tepesch's blister is already healing and the rookie could start as soon as Sunday. Tepesch is 3-4 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 43 innings this season.
Description: Royals catcher Salvador Perez is day-to-day with a deep right hip bruise and won't start Tuesday's game, according to Bob Dutton of the KC Star.
Insight: Perez suffered the injury Monday when he ran into a railing while trying to catch a foul popup. He's available in an emergency situation Tuesday and should be able to return to the starting lineup in a few days.
Description: The Phillies have recalled right-hander Tyler Cloyd to start Tuesday against the Marlins.
Insight: The 26-year-old has posted a 3.46 ERA and a 544/156 K/BB across 671 career minor league innings. He limited Arizona to two hits and two earned over 6 1/3 innings in his 2013 debut on May 10. He'll need to remain in the rotation with Roy Halladay and John Lannan on the DL, and is a decent NL-only option.
