Mark Kotsay
Contract: Signed through 2008
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 201 lbs
- Born: Dec 2, 1975
- Debut: July 11, 1997
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .278 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 3 |
Newsbreakers
November 5, 2009
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.
September 21, 2009
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.
September 17, 2009
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.
July 29, 2009
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.
July 28, 2009
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.
July 26, 2009
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.
July 24, 2009
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.
June 7, 2009
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.
June 7, 2009
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.
June 2, 2009
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.
May 25, 2009
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.
May 23, 2009
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.
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.
May 21, 2009
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.
May 20, 2009
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.
May 18, 2009
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.
May 6, 2009
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.
May 4, 2009
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.
May 3, 2009
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.
May 2, 2009
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.
April 30, 2009
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.
April 17, 2009
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.
April 13, 2009
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.
April 8, 2009
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.
April 4, 2009
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.
March 25, 2009
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.
March 5, 2009
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.
February 17, 2009
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.
February 13, 2009
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.
February 5, 2009
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.
February 4, 2009
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.
January 15, 2009
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.
January 9, 2009
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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