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| Mark Kotsay was 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rockies. |
Our View: Kotsay is fighting for the White Sox's DH job, and is likely to enter the season in a platoon with Andruw Jones. It was thought that Jones would be the everyday starter, but Kotsay's fine spring (.391 avg, five RBI) has put him in consideration for playing time.
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| Mark Kotsay went 2-for-3 with two singles and two RBI in Saturday's 8-7 preseason loss to the Cubs. |
Our View: Kotsay is still a quality player at 34, but likely won't see enough at-bats in a reserve role with Chicago to help fantasy owners outside of AL-only leagues.
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| The Chicago White Sox have announced that the team has reached on agreement on a one-year, $1.5 million deal with Mark Kotsay, according to reporter Joe Cowley. Kotsay is expected to be a key reserve for the team next season. |
Our View: Kotsay was a favorite of manager Ozzie Guillen, so it comes as no surprise that he will be back for another season. He won't hold any fantasy value as a reserve, but he will be a nice piece for the Sox to use off the bench.
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| Mark Kotsay went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in tonight's 7-0 loss to the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field. |
Our View: Kotsay accounted for two of Chicago's eight hits in the game. He is hitting .378 over 45 at-bats this month.
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| Mark Kotsay went 4-for-6 with two RBI on Thursday, but couldn't will the White Sox past the Mariners, as Chicago lost 4-3 in 14 innings in Seattle. |
Our View: Kotsay has been one of the White Sox best players this month, hitting .378 with three home runs and 12 RBI.
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| Mark Kotsay is slated to make his first start with the Sox (at first base) tonight at Minnesota, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
Our View: Kotsay is starting as Jim Thome is nursing a back ailment. Kotsay is worth a look for tonight, but should only see enough action down the stretch to be useful for deeper fantasy leagues.
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| The White Sox have acquired the recently designated for assignment Mark Kotsay from the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Brian Anderson and cash, according to MLB.com's Noah Coslov. |
Our View: Kotsay was not awful for the Red Sox this season, but had become expendable with the recent additions of Adam LaRoche and Chris Duncan. He will play much the same role for the White Sox, utility outfielder, as he did for the Red Sox.
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| According to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland A's have no interest in the recently released Mark Kotsay. Kotsay is still a favorite within the organization from his previous time there, but sources say there is no interest in bringing him back. |
Our View: As much as the A's like Kotsay, they feel they have young outfielders who need to play, and Kotsay would only limit their chances. Kots is a nice utility outfield option, and he should catch on with someone before long. Don't expect him to make a huge impact, but he will be a nice bat off the bench when he signs elsewhere.
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| The Boston Globe is reporting that the Red Sox have waived utility man Mark Kotsay. Kotsay has played for 13 seasons and he is hitting .257 with the Red Sox this season. |
Our View: Kotsay was the odd man out when the team traded for Adam LaRoche, and he will be on the wire for 48 hours, during which time he can be claimed by another organization. If he is not claimed, the team can either release him or assign him to the minors.
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| Mark Kotsay went 2-for-3 with an homer and scored a pair of runs in Boston's 6-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. |
Our View: The two hits were Kotsay's first this season. He's not a great fantasy option, but could be serviceable in AL-only leagues.
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| Mark Kotsay will start in right field for today's home game against Texas, according to the Dallas Morning News. J.D. Drew is out while nursing a sore shoulder. |
Our View: Kotsay is a solid hitter, and is worth consideration if you have him on your fantasy roster. Opposing hurler Vincente Padilla holds a poor 5.57 ERA.
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| Mark Kotsay has been activated from the DL following his recovery from back surgery, according to the Associated Press. Jeff Bailey was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket as the adjoining move. |
Our View: Kotsay is not in Tuesday's lineup, and his fantasy value will be limited while serving as a utility man.
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| Mark Kotsay's rehab assignment is going well, according to the Boston Globe. He played Friday and Saturday with Triple-A Pawtucket, and went 3-for-6 over the two games. He has been recovering from back surgery. |
Our View: The 36-year-old vet holds a solid .281 career batting average in the majors, but his fantasy value will be limited when ready to return to Boston while fighting for playing time as a utility man.
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| Mark Kotsay went 2-for-3 while starting in right field in the first game of his rehab asssignment with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, according to the Boston Globe. Kotsay has been recovering from back surgery, as well as a strained calf.
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Our View: Kotsay will need around 25 at-bats before being ready to return to Boston. The club will be pleased to get the solid utility man back on their bench, but his fantasy value will be limited.
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| Mark Kotsay could start a minor league rehab assignment Friday, according to the Boston Globe. He has been recovering from back surgery, as well as a strained calf that delayed his rehab. |
Our View: Skipper Terry Francona estimated that Kotsay will need around 25 at-bats before being deemed ready to return to the Sox. Kotsay is a solid utility man, but his fantasy value will be limited while fighting for playing time.
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| Mark Kotsay is nearing his return to the Sox, according to the Boston Globe. He hopes to play in a rehab game within a week, and manager Terry Francona said, "I think he is getting pretty close. We are going to use some common sense and try not to have this go the other way, like it did the last time." He is coming off back surgery and is also recovering from a strained calf that set back his rehab. |
Our View: Kotsay will provide solid depth as a utility man off the bench for Boston, but his value will be limited to AL-only leagues.
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| Mark Kotsay will be re-evaluated when the Sox return to Boston Tuesday, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Kotsay is a solid hitter, but his fantasy value will be limited as a utility man. He is being re-evaluated after suffering a setback in his recovery from a strained hamstring.
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| Mark Kotsay is still dealing with tenderness in his strained calf, and will be re-evaluated today, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: His minor league rehab assignment is being delayed by the ailment, and hopefully the solid utility man will get the green light to resume playing soon.
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| Mark Kotsay will be re-evaluated today after aggravating his calf strain during Sunday's game with Pawtucket, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Skipper Terry Francona previously figured that Kotsay may need 20-25 at-bats before he would be ready to return to Boston, but that estimate may be in jeopardy following his setback.
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| The Providence Journal is reporting that Mark Kotsay suffered a setback in his rehab start Sunday for Triple-A Pawtucket. He appeared to hurt his hamstring legging out a ground ball in the bottom of the third. |
Our View: No word yet on the severity of this injury, but it is pretty safe to say Kotsay won't be joining the Red Sox any time soon. He has been trying to return from offseason back surgery, so this new injury will set him back quite a bit.
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| Outfielder Mark Kotsay will play DH for Triple-A Pawtucket on Saturday and play six innings in the outfield on Sunday, The Providence Journal confirms. He is coming off back surgery and hopes to return shortly. |
Our View: Kotsay will presumably boot Jonathan Van Every back to Triple-A when the veteran is ready. Kotsay may get a look in deeper AL-only leagues, but that's about it.
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| The Boston Globe reports that Mark Kotsay will begin playing at Triple-A in rehab games on Saturday. He has yet to play this season as he is recovering from back surgery. |
Our View: Kotsay does not figure to be out much longer. He will serve as the team's fourth outfielder and backup first baseman once he returns. His fantasy value is limited unless injuries force him into a starting role.
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| The Boston Globe reports that Mark Kotsay will begin playing games in Fort Meyers this weekend. Kotsay is recovering from back surgery. |
Our View: Kotsay hopes to be ready to go in early May, so it looks like he is on track. Kotsay will be limited in fantasy value since he won't likely be playing everyday.
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| Mark Kotsay, who is recovering from back surgery, will fly from Oakland to Boston to get checked out by team doctors Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Barring a setback, Kotsay should be back at some point in early-May. When he does return, his fantasy value will be limited as a utility man.
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| The Providence Journal reports that Mark Kotsay could return from back surgery as soon as May 1. He would compete with Rocco Baldelli for the fourth outfielder job upon his return and he could also back up Kevin Youkilis at first base. |
Our View: May 1 is the optimistic return date, but it will likely be a little later before he is back in Boston. Kotsay is a good reserve but offers little fantasy value.
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| Mark Kotsay has been placed on the 15-day DL by the Red Sox, according to SLAM Sports. He is rehabbing from back surgery. |
Our View: Kotsay could be back by May, but his fantasy value will be limited as a utility man.
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| Mark Kotsay is progressing well in his rehab from back surgery, according to the Boston Globe. Kotsay has been playing catch and performing exercises that force him to rotate his back against resistance. |
Our View: He looks to be on pace to return to the diamond at the beginning of May. He will provide a solid bat off the bench, but his fantasy value will be limited as a reserve.
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| Mark Kotsay is nearing the point where he has full range of motion in his surgically repaired back, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: Kotsay, who had surgery Jan. 29 to remove a displaced disk fragment, is scheduled to return to the Boston lineup on May 1.
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| Mark Kotsay hopes to be ready to return to the lineup by May 1, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Brad Wilkerson is expected to get the bulk of the time in place of Kotsay, who had back surgery in January. With his lack of power and run production, he has little to no fantasy value.
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| The Red Sox were not aware Mark Kotsay needed back surgery when they re-signed him in mid-January, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Brad Wilkerson is expected to replace him as a utility man, and not Jeff Bailey. Kotsay should be back at the end of April or early May.
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| Mark Kotsay is expected to be on the shelf until at least May while recovering from arthroscopic back surgery, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: Kotsay is not worth drafting in fantasy leagues, as his playing time will be limited as a reserve when he returns. The club signed Brad Wilkerson to take his place as a left-handed utility man.
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| Mark Kotsay could start the 2009 campaign on the DL while recovering from arthroscopic back surgery that removed a displaced disc fragment, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: He is not expected to miss much time, but this explains why the club decided to add Brad Wilkerson, who is also a left-handed hitter capable of playing at various positions.
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| Mark Kotsay's one-year deal with the Red Sox was made official on Thursday, according to the Providence Journal. |
Our View: Kotsay provides some flexibility as he can play first base or multiple outfield positions. With Rocco Baldelli now on the roster, playing time will be more difficult to come by for Kotsay.
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| Mark Kotsay has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million to remain with the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. The deal also includes incentives. |
Our View: Kotsay will join Rocco Baldelli as a reserve outfielder, and will also serve as a utility infielder, namely at first base.
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| Mark Kotsay may return to the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. |
Our View: He remains an option for them as a fourth outfielder. He could provide depth in the infield if needed as well.
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| Mark Kotsay has filed for free agency, as expected, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Kotsay joined Boston in a trade during the middle of the season. He hit .276 with six home runs and 49 RBI, and no matter where he winds up, his fantasy value isn't likely to be very high.
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| Mark Kotsay is in a hitting slump, according to the Boston Globe. He only has one hit over his last 23 at-bats (with three walks), and is hitless in his last 14. |
Our View: Kotsay should be avoided in the final week of the season with the fantasy championship on the line.
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| Mark Kotsay is slated to start in right field tonight in place of the injured JD Drew, according to the Boston Globe. Jason Bay is slated to roam left field with Coco Crisp penciled in at center field. |
Our View: Kotsay has fared well when given a chance to play with Boston, and is worthy of fantasy consideration in AL-only leagues tonight.
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| Mark Kotsay is starting at first base for the injured Kevin Youkilis (back) against the Rangers on Friday. He is also hitting clean up. He has played first just one other time this season. |
Our View: Kotsay certainly does not have the pop to hit fourth, but he has done well thus far in six appearances for the Red Sox. He is hitting .333 since moving to Boston.
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| Mark Kotsay hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping Boston squeak by the Orioles 5-4. |
Our View: As long as he receives consistent playing time, Kotsay should be fairly productive in the middle of Boston's lineup.
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| Mark Kotsay had a tough day for Boston, striking out twice in four at-bats and failing to get a hit in his team's 4-2 loss to Chicago. |
Our View: This was Kotsay's first game with Boston that he failed to get a hit, and it had to happen sometime. He remains someone fantasy owners should not rely on, unless he sees consistent at-bats.
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| Mark Kotsay led the Red Sox in Saturday's 8-2 win over the White Sox, as he went 3-for-5 with three RBI. He registered a single and two doubles. |
Our View: Kotsay started the game in right field, and will see more at-bats if he continues to perform like he did tonight.
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| It has been a long couple of days for Mark Kotsay but he finally was able to get back on the field for his new team. Kotsay stroked a double in the second inning in his first at-bat as a Red Sox, but ended the day 1-4. |
Our View: Kotsay hit his 18th double of the year today and will see some at-bats now that JD Drew is on the DL.
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| Mark Kotsay will get his first start for the Boston Red Sox today. According to the Providence Journal Kotsay will be in the lineup and play right field. |
Our View: Kotsay will see some at-bats with JD Drew in the DL. He might be a good option for a bench outfielder.
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| Mark Kotsay will receive a $325,000 bonus for waiving his no-trade clause as he moves from the Braves to the Red Sox, according to FoxSports.com. |
Our View: So Kotsay goes from a bad team to one with legitimate World Series hopes and gets an extra $325,000 along the way. All in all, seems like a pretty good move, though his fantasy status will take a bit of a hit as he will not be an everyday player.
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| The Red Sox have acquired Mark Kotsay from the Braves, according to Yahoo Sports. The deal is pending a physical. Atlanta will receive an unnamed minor league pitcher in return. |
Our View: The Sox were looking for some outfield help with J.D. Drew on the DL. Kotsay won't start on a regular basis.
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| The Red Sox are on the verge of acquiring Mark Kotsay from the Braves, according to ESPN.com. |
Our View: Kotsay would give the Sox some insurance in the outfield with J.D Drew on the DL.
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| Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal reports the Brewers and Red Sox are both showing interest in Mark Kotsay , according to MLBTradeRumors.com. |
Our View: The Brewers would only pursue a trade if Ryan Braun's ribcage injury worsens, and so far he looks more than fine. The Sox made a play for lefty-hitting Brian Giles before Giles vetoed the deal, so it makes sense that they'd exert similar effort toward Kotsay. Even more so now that J.D. Drew has a herniated disc.
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| Braves outfielder Mark Kotsay went 5-for-5 while hitting for the cycle in the Braves 11-6 loss to the Cubs. He also scored a run and drove two in. |
Our View: Kotsay saw his August batting average rise to .366. He doesn't hit for enough power or drive in enough runs for fantasy owners, but this was an impressive evening nonetheless.
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| Mark Kotsay went 0-for-4 with a strikeout, while leaving four men on base, in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies. |
Our View: This was his first game back from the DL, and he started in center field. Fantasy owners should wait until he gets back on track before considering him for starting duty again.
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| Atlanta outfielder Mark Kotsay has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will be in the starting lineup this evening as the Braves face the Phillies, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: The veteran center fielder had been sidelined since May 25th with a lower back strain. During a five-game minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi, Kotsay recorded six hits in 18 at-bats. However, he was able to swing and field his position without any trouble or discomfort and is ready to get back into action.
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| Mark Kotsay will end his Minor League rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi on Sunday and is expected back in the Braves' lineup on Tuesday when they battle the Phillies, according to MLB.com. Kotsay is recovering from lower back soreness. |
Our View: When Kotsay returns, Gregor Blanco could move to left field and continue his role as the Braves' leadoff hitter. Brandon Jones could be sent to Triple-A to make room for Kotsay when he is activated.
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| The Braves, who left Atlanta on Thursday only four games out of first place in the National League East, are hoping to see the return of several of their injued this weekend. Among position players, the Braves were missing third baseman Chipper Jones, center fielder Mark Kotsay, left fielder Matt Diaz and shortstop Yunel Escobar from the starting lineup on Wednesday. |
Our View: Throw Omar Infante (hamstring) into the mix and the Braves are a mess.
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| Mark Kotsay is expected to return to the Braves next Tuesday for their series against the Phillies, reports MLB.com. |
Our View: This is a relief for the Braves who have endured multiple injuries to their offense recently. Look for Kotsay to resume everyday outfield activities once he returns.
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| Mark Kotsay will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Mississippi, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If all goes well, he could be activated next week when the Braves begin a homestand. He is recovering from a back injury. |
Our View: Kotsay's progress had stalled, but he's made significant strides over the last week, as he's been able to take batting practice and run and throw.
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| Mark Kotsay, out with an ailing back, will look to return to action next week after taking 30 swings in the batting cage on Friday, according to MLB.com. Of course, that could change at any moment. "There's nothing definite with this whole procedure and plan," Kotsay said. |
Our View: Kotsay was hitting near .300 when he was injured, providing the Braves with great defense and a reliable bat at the top of the order. Even when active, he isn't worth much of a look unless you play in a very deep league.
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| Mark Kotsay sprinted in the outfield on Sunday and was pleased with the progress in his ailing lower back, according to MLB.com. He will test the back again on Tuesday and could begin swinging a bat on Wednesday or Thursday. |
Our View: This is favorable news and he is seemingly not too far from returning to the Braves.
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| Mark Kotsay continues to be patient but proactive in his rehab with his injured back, according to MLB.com. "It's one of those things that I've dealt with," Kotsay said. "There's no timetable as to when it will respond to the medicine. But hopefully, it will be sooner rather than later." |
Our View: Kotsay has been out since May 25th, and up until this point he hasn't even swung a bat as he has been focusing instead on exercises to strengthen his back. He appears to be at least a couple of weeks away from returning to action.
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| Mark Kotsay stated on Tuesday that his back spasms have not gotten better in nine days and there remains no timetable for his return to action, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kotsay said, "It's day-to-day. We're doing all the necessary treatments, trying to get me back as soon as possible. It's a mental grind. I'm sure everybody's wondering what's going on." |
Our View: Kotsay was hitting .294 with four homers, 21 RBI, and 23 runs scored over 47 games. Gregor Blanco will continue to cover for Kotsay in the Braves' outfield.
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| The Braves placed Mark Kotsay (back) on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Josh Anderson from Triple-A Richmond on Friday. Anderson will be active when the Braves begin a three-game series against the Reds at Cinergy Field, this according to the team website. |
Our View: Kotsay has missed the last four games with tightness in his back.
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| Mark Kotsay stated on Wednesday that his ailing back has improved and he expects to avoid the DL, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kotsay felt good enough to hit flyballs in the outfield during batting practice, and stated, "I've made a lot of progress from yesterday to today. I'll go out and do some baseball stuff to see how I feel and go from there. I think I'm moving in the right direction with this and staying away from something long-term."
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Our View: Kotsay has battled back issues in 2007, but it looks like he won't land on the shelf this time. He is hitting .294 this season, with four homers and 21 RBI, and is enjoying a solid season by his standards.
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| Mark Kotsay's back with likely keep him out of the lineup for a few more days, and it's possible a DL stint could be in his future, according to MLB.com. "We're going to see how he is day-to-day," manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday. "He won't be available for anything, tonight anyhow." |
Our View: Kotsay missed over half of last season with back problems, and the back has flared up on him again. It appears we could see a lot more Gregor Blanco in our future.
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| Mark Kotsay was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a stiff back, according to MLB.com. Kotsay said, "We knew there'd be days where I'd have to make a decision and take myself out of the lineup if I'm too sore, and today is one of those days where I don't think I should push it."
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Our View: The ailment may have been caused by the near-four-hour game on Sunday. He will receive treatment on Monday and expects to be ready for Tuesday's contest against Milwaukee. Kotsay played in 47 of 51 games for Atlanta this season, and was due for a game off. Gregor Blanco started in his place in center field.
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| Mark Kotsay went 0-for-3 but he scored two runs for the Braves. |
Our View: Kotsay is hitting .342 with nine runs scored in 10 May games forcing himself back into all NL Only fantasy lineups.
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| Atlanta OF Mark Kotsay put forth a strong night at the plate in support of the 5-3 win over San Diego. Kotsay went 2-for-4, hitting his 3rd home run of the season to total two RBIs with two runs scored. |
Our View: This is Kotsay's seventh consecutive game with a hit, a span in which he has gone a combined 13-for-29 at the plate.
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| Mark Kotsay went 3-for-5 on Wednesday with an RBI to push his average up to .286. |
Our View: Kotsay continues to be a physical risk, but he does have hits in 10 of his last 11 games as he continues to hold on to the centerfield spot in the Braves outfield despite having just nine runs and eight RBI in 25 games.
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| Mark Kotsay worked out with pitchers and catchers on Friday and has no issues with his surgically repaired back. "I'm fully capable of working out and doing whatever," he tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. |
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| The Braves have completed their trade with the A's for center fielder Mark Kotsay. Oakland will receive reliever Joey Devine and minor league pitcher Jamie Richmond in the deal. Kotsay is coming off an injury-plagued 2007 season in which he hit just .214 with one homer in 206 at-bats. |
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| Atlanta has agreed in principle to send Joey Devine to the A's in exchange for Mark Kotsay, who is expected to undergo a physical Monday, the Braves official site reports. If Kotsay passes the exam, the trade could be announced later that afternoon. |
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| The A's have shutdown Mark Kotsay for the rest of the season because of recurring back problems, according to the AP. Kotsay hopes to get a head start adding strength to his back, something he couldn't physically do in the past few offseasons, which will help him be fully healthy to play a complete season in 2008 and participate in all of spring training. "You've got to look forward and how this will get me strong and playing from the beginning of next year," Kotsay said. "For me, I'll accept the fact this was a terrible year and move forward." |
Our View: He will wait until the soreness in his back subsides before he begins a strengthening program and rehabilitation.
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| Mark Kotsay, on the DL with back issues, may not return this season, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He's struggled this year even when he's been healthy, hitting just .214 in 56 games, so this news doesn't mean much in the fantasy realm. |
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| The A's placed Mark Kotsay on the disabled list on Friday. He aggravated his chronically problematic back last week. The move was retroactive to Aug. 15, so he'll be eligible to return to action on Aug. 31. |
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| Mark Kotsay tweaked his chronically bad back on a fifth-inning slide and came out in the sixth Sunday. Manager Bob Geren doesn't think it's serious, though, classifying it as a "day-to-day problem," according to the AP. |
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| Mark Kotsay is expected to return to action on Friday, according to the AP. He missed his fourth straight game Wednesday due to a sore back and will get an extra day of rest Thursday, since the A's don't play. |
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| The Athletics activated Mark Kotsay from the 60-day disabled list on Friday, and he is starting. He underwent lower back surgery on March 8. "I feel better than before the surgery," Kotsay tells the AP. "I don't have any pain." |
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| Mark Kotsay, who is on the 60-day disabled list after having off-season back surgery, went 2-for-2 with a walk in his second rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, according to the AP. Manager Bob Geren believes Kotsay will be activated when he's eligible to return from the disabled list on May 31. |
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| Mark Kotsay will start a rehab assignment Monday and get 40-50 at-bats before he comes off the DL at the end of the month, according to the Athletics official site. Kotsay, coming back from back surgery, is expected to return to Oakland when first eligible on May 31. |
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| Mark Kotsay, who is recovering from back surgery, is making big progress. Kotsay played four innings in center field on Wednesday in an extended-spring game in Arizona and went 2-for-4, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Barring any setbacks, he could be back in Oakland on the team's next homestand, which runs May 28-June 7. |
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| Mark Kotsay played four innings in the field and went 2-for-4 in an extended spring training game Wednesday in Phoenix, the AP reports. He's coming back from back surgery and the Athletics hope to get him back in the lineup next month. |
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| Mark Kotsay had two hits in three at-bats during a simulated game over the weekend, according to the Contra Costa Times. At this point, the A's still expect him to return from his back surgery early next month. |
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| Mark Kotsay, who underwent back surgery in March, has been cleared to resume baseball activities, according to the AP. Manager Bob Geren said Kotsay could start working out at the Athletics' spring training complex in Arizona as soon as Monday. |
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| Mark Kotsay said yesterday that he hasn't had any back spasms since undergoing surgery, according to the Contra Costa Times. He's hoping to return to action at the start of June. |
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| Mark Kotsay says he's making good progress in his comeback from back surgery and is still shooting for a return in early June, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
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| The back surgery that Mark Kotsay underwent Thursday was declared a success, as a portion of the herniated disk in his lower back is removed, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Although Kotsay said he expected to miss 8-12 weeks, GM Billy Beane said medical people said it's more like 12-16 weeks. That means he likely won't play until June. |
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| Mark Kotsay will have arthroscopic surgery on his back Thursday and could be out three months, the AP reports. In his absence, Milton Bradley has been moved from right field to center. The A's have options in the corner spots with Shannon Stewart, Nick Swisher and Bobby Kielty. |
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| Mark Kotsay is seeking a third opinion today on MRI results taken of his ailing back, according to the Contra Costa Times. "We should have a lot better understand of the situation," manager Bob Geren said. "I've talked to him, and he's encouraged. He sounds great and is very positive about what he's heard so far." |
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| Mark Kotsay is headed to Los Angeles Friday to get another opinion on his aching back, the Athletics official site reports. Kotsay says this particular episode of back tightness is the worst he's suffered since joining the A's before the 2004 season. |
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| Bob Geren says it's a priority to get Mark Kotsay adequate rest for his troublesome back this season, the Contra Costa-Times reports. "I've always thought that if a guy can give you, whatever, 125 games at 100 percent, that's better than 140 at 90 percent," Geren said. Previous manager Ken Macha was often criticized for not resting Kotsay more, especially against left-handed pitching.
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| Mark Kotsay, who is dealing with a strained groin and a troublesome back, will be re-evaluated today, according to the Contra Costa Times. "Hopefully, I'll be back in there Friday and play the weekend series," Kotsay said. "It was better (Wednesday). We did treatment all day (Tuesday) and we'll do the same the next two days. We attacked it pretty strong and made a lot of progress." |
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| Mark Kotsay missed Tuesday's game after straining his left groin a night earlier, according to the AP. "He wants to play today and I'm not going to let him," A's Trainer Larry Davis said. "With the time we have left, you don't want to take a slight injury and turn it into a big one." |
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| Mark Kotsay and several other Oakland regulars will likely get some rest next week after the A's clinch the AL West, according to the team's official site. Oakland's magic number is two entering Sunday's play. "I'd much rather have healthy and fresh players ready to go," manager Ken Macha said. "It'll be a little bit of a juggling act [with the lineup]." Kotsay has been dealing with back spasms off and on during the year, so there's a good case for him to miss some time next week after the A's put the division away. |
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| Mark Kotsay didn't start for the second time in three games Thursday due to back spasms, according to the AP. Kotsay wound up pinch-hitting in the sixth inning and remained in for defense. |
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| Although Mark Kotsay was medically cleared to play Friday, he was told to sit out of today's game, according to the Contra Costa Times. He had an epidural Monday for his ailing back. "There's no 100 percent answer if it will work; it's not a cure," Kotsay said. "It's basically temporary relief." |
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| Mark Kotsay will return to the Bay Area to get treatment for his injured back and is not expected to play until Friday, according to the AP. He has missed the last six games with the injury. "The way he is now, there's no conceivable way he can play in the next few days," Oakland trainer Larry Davis said. "Now is not the time to be conservative. We have to be aggressive." |
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| Mark Kotsay missed Friday's game with back spasms, according to the AP. He is considered day-to-day. |
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| Mark Kotsay returned to action on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's game with back spasms, according to the AP. "I'm putting myself out there with duct tape. We've got 20-something games left and know how important they are," he said. "This is the stretch run. Not being to the postseason in my ninth season, I'm definitely doing everything to get on the field and trying to help contribute." |
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| Mark Kotsay sat out Sunday's game after leaving Saturday's game early with tightness in his back. He's day-to-day, as he pretty much always is because of his chronic back problems. |
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| Mark Kotsay left Saturday's game against the Orioles after three innings with tightness in his back, according to the AP. Nick Swisher replaced him. Kotsay has missed several games this season with back spasms. |
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| In an effort to prevent more back troubles for Mark Kotsay, manager Ken Macha kept Kotsay out of the lineup for the second time in three games because of Toronto's artificial turf, according to the Contra Costa Times. Nothing is wrong with Kotsay at the moment, as the move was just precautionary. |
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| Mark Kotsay missed his seventh straight start on Monday night with a stiff back, but he did come into the game as a defensive substitute. Kotsay could be back in the lineup on Tuesday. |
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| The Contra Costa Times reports that while there was some hope that Mark Kotsay would be able to return to action today, he said his back remained stiff after doing some baseball drills on Sunday. It's possible that Kotsay, who missed his seventh straight game Sunday could miss another day or two of action. |
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| Mark Kotsay missed his seventh straight game Sunday with back spasms, according to the AP. However, Kotsay participated in pre-game drills and is expected to play Monday. |
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| Mark Kotsay sat out his fourth consecutive game Friday because of back spasms, according to the Mercury News. Manager Ken Macha said Kotsay won't return until at least Sunday. |
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| Mark Kotsay will probably miss the three-game series with the Rangers because of a sore back, according to the AP. Jay Payton started in center in Kotsay's place while Bobby Kielty played left field. |
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| Mark Kotsay left Sunday's game in the seventh inning with back spasms. Kotsay is no stranger to back problems, and he's day-to-day. |
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