FanDuel (-128). After his blistering start, Jose Soriano is under this line in 11 of his last 15 starts. Needing 4.00 pitches per plate appearance, and reliant on a high chase rate, Soriano struggles with his pitch efficiency, especially against lefties where his walk rate balloons to 12.5%. HeтАЩll face five lefties in todayтАЩs Cardinal lineup, and St. Louis has managed a strong .332 OBP against ground ball pitchers this season (Soriano is in the 90th percentile of ground ball rate). The Angels also reportedly have the righty on the trade block, and have been reticent to push SorianoтАЩs pitch count in recent starts.
Burleson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Rockies.
O'Brien recorded his 29th save Sunday against the Rockies, tossing a perfect ninth inning.
Dobbins is slated to start Monday's game against the Phillies in St. Louis.
McGreevy did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Rockies, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.2 innings.
Kikuchi (shoulder) tossed 3.1 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven batters in his rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Rodriguez (3-5) took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks with eight strikeouts over four innings.
Fermin will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Jordan is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Grissom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
