Roto Riteup: June 1, 2015

The author of today’s Roto Riteup will also have another piece up today on Chad Bettis that he recommends you check out with all your attention.

On today’s agenda:
1. Fun with arbitrary endpoints
2. Various news and notes
3. Streaming Pitcher Options

Fun with arbitrary endpoints
All stats are through Saturday and for the last 14 days.

Brian McCann: 43 PA, 4 HR, .314/.419/.686, .292 BABIP
Nolan Arenado: 57 PA, 4 HR, .275/.333/.549
Mookie Betts: 56 PA, .296/.321/.370, 5.4% K%
Billy Hamilton: 36 PA, .294/.286/.294, 8.3% K%, .313 BABIP

Various news and notes
Adrian Beltre was pulled from yesterday’s game after jamming his thumb sliding into second, and he’ll be forced to go on the DL. Adam Rosales will presumably take Beltre’s time at third, but he’s not rosterable.

Diamondbacks prospect Peter O’Brien is moving to the outfield from behind the plate. O’Brien has never been viewed as even an average defensive catcher, but there were some who thought he was serviceable enough to stick at the position while he’s still young. O’Brien’s path to the majors is a little more cloudy in the outfield thanks to Arizona’s depth at the position, but he’ll see some time in the majors at some point this year.

Jose Abreu should be back in the White Sox lineup tomorrow after aggravating a finger injury late last week.

Despite giving up back-to-back jacks in the second inning, Julio Teheran recorded a quality start yesterday. Don’t get all excited about Teheran turning the corner; his command was still pathetic.

Tim Beckham will need a DL stint after straining his hamstring. Beckham’s absence clears the way for Nick Franklin to take over the backup job in the Rays middle infield.

Justin Verlander says he feels good after making it through his rehab start despite allowing three earned in under three innings of work. Verlander touched 96, and while the Tigers will decide on next steps today or tomorrow, expect him to have at least one more rehab outing.

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Streaming Pitcher Options
If you enjoy streaming pitchers, tune into the Roto Riteup for recommendations each and every day.

A pitcher for today: Alex Colome at LAA (Garrett Richards)
Colome will have the platoon advantage, as Kole Calhoun is the only real LHH of note in the Angels lineup.

A pitcher for tomorrow: Marco Estrada at WAS (Max Scherzer)
I like getting Estrada away from Toronto and the DH. If Chris Heston (vPIT) is also available, he’s another nice option.