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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Padres hire Mark Kotsay as new hitting coach
The San Diego Padres announced Monday they hired former major leaguer Mark Kotsay as the team's hitting coach. It will be his first professional coaching role. He spent the 2014 season in the Padres' front office as a special assistant to the general manager. "We’re excited to bring Mark on board to our major-league staff," manager Bud Black said. "Mark’s career as a player, teammate and team leader speaks for itself. His knowledge, work ethic, competiveness and personality will greatly impact our major-league club, as well as our entire organization." Kotsay spent 17 seasons in the majors (1997-2013). He played for the Padres, Athletics, Marlins, Red Sox, White Sox, Braves and Brewers. He had a career .276 average, .332 on-base percentage, .404 slugging percentage and .737 OPS in 1,914 games.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Ronny Cedeno, Jason Marquis, Mark Kotsay all free agents
San Diego Padres shortstop Ronny Cedeno, starting pitcher Jason Marquis and outfielder Mark Kotsay have filed for free agency. Marquis made the biggest contribution in 2013, going 9-5 with a 4.05 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, but he missed the final 2 1/2 months with a strained right elbow.
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by Jeff Lippman |
Padres make series of roster moves
The San Diego Padres made a series of roster moves Monday as they reinstated pitchers Casey Kelly, Jason Marquis and catcher Yasmani Grandal from the 60-day disabled list. Marquis then declared for free agency. Infielder Ronny Cedeno and outfielder Mark Kotsay also declared free agency. Kotsay said he was going to retire back in September after 17 seasons, including two stints in San Diego. Pitcher Tommy Layne, who had been designated for assignment last week, has been outrighted to Triple-A Reno.Kelly and Grandal are both coming off major surgeries. Kelly, the team's No. 3 prospect, according to MLB.com, had reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in April. He won't be ready for the 2014 regular season. Grandal had surgery to repair his right anterior cruciate ligament Aug. 6. He said he expects to be ready for spring training.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Mark Kotsay set to retire after 2013 season
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay announced Saturday that he will retire at the end of the season, U-T San Diego reports. "I know this is a good time physically and mentally for me to retire . . . these are my last games as a player," Kotsay told U-T San Diego Saturday. Kotsay has played 17 seasons, debuting in the majors with the Marlins in 1997. Over his career, he's amassed 127 home runs, 720 RBI and 98 stolen bases while hitting .276/.332/.405 in 6,451 at-bats through Saturday.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Mark Kotsay returns as a DH
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay returned to the starting lineup Saturday against the Rays as a designated hitter.Kotsay, who had been out since April 30 with a back injury, singled in the seventh inning for his only hit of the night. He finished 1 for 3 with a run scored in an 8-7 defeat.Kotsay is hitting .310/.375/.345 in his first 29 at-bats.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Mark Kotsay returns to lineup
With the San Diego Padres playing in an American League park Saturday against the Rays, Mark Kotsay will make his first appearance in the month of May as the team's designated hitter. Kotsay has been held out since April 30 due to a back injury. He is hitting 308 (8 for 26) with two RBI, while starting just five games on the season.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Mark Kotsay held out again
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay was held out of the starting lineup Friday night against the Rays as he continues to battle a back injury.Kotsay, who has been sidelined since April 30, is hitting 308 (8 for 26) with two RBI. The 37-year-old veteran does not see everyday at-bats. In fact, he has only started in five games this season for the Padres.
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by Ed Gauna |
Mark Kotsay dealing with back injury
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay has not played since April 30 due to a back injury, U-T San Diego reports. Kotsay is batting .308 (8 for 26) with two RBI on the year. "Today’s the first time I can probably work in the outfield," Kotsay said Tuesday. "I worked it out to the point that the disabled list isn’t a possibility. I just did a lot of things with my back in that game and it acted up on me."
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by Ed Gauna |
Mark Kotsay shakes off hammy issue
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay was able to pinch-hit in Monday's contest against the Dodgers after dealing with a hamstring injury over the weekend. He grounded out in his lone at-bat in a 6-3 win. Kotsay is batting .400 (6 for 15) through 12 games with an RBI.
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by Bill Passonno |
Hamstring issue affecting Mark Kotsay
San Diego Padres outfielder Mark Kotsay is expected to miss the remainder of San Diego's three-game series against Colorado due to a strained hamstring, The Associated Press reports. Kotsay has been restricted to pinch-hitting duties the past five games, but is hoping to increase his activity following treatment.
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