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Casey Kotchman | First Baseman

Team: Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:  (30) / 2/22/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Marlins placed 1B Casey Kotchman on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain.
Kotchman was due for a large dip in playing time anyway with starting first baseman Logan Morrison now back from the 60-day disabled list. Kotchman suffered the injury on Saturday and will probably be out three weeks. Jun 10 - 1:43 PM

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Casey Kotchman is nursing soreness in his ribs.

It sounds like he could be headed back to the DL when Giancarlo Stanton is activated on Monday. Kotchman is due for a drop in playing time, anyway, with Logan Morrison back in action.
Jun 9 - 12:32 PM

Casey Kotchman will be used as the Marlins' regular first baseman.

Greg Doggs is headed back to a bench role. Logan Morrison (knee) isn't far from a return, so Kotchman's status as the everyday first baseman doesn't figure to last long. He's worth playing in NL-only league until LoMo is back, though.
Jun 3 - 7:28 PM

Marlins activated 1B Casey Kotchman from the 60-day disabled list.

Kotchman, out since April 4, batted .261/.320/.261 over six games during his rehab assignment. He should split time with Greg Dobbs at first base now that he's finally healthy.
Jun 2 - 5:14 PM

Casey Kotchman (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

Kotchman has been on a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter, where he's batted .261/.320/.261 over six games. He should see plenty of playing time once activated, but Logan Morrison (knee) is also due back soon.
Jun 2 - 10:25 AM

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Casey Kotchman (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment "in the next few days."

Kotchman is finally feeling improvement with his strained left hamstring. He was moved to the 60-day DL last week, though, so he won't be eligible to return until June.
May 14 - 6:49 PM

Marlins transferred 1B Casey Kotchman from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for the newly-promoted Derek Dietrich on the active roster. Kotchman, currently sidelined with a strained left hamstring, will not be eligible to return until the first week of June.
May 8 - 1:58 PM

Casey Kotchman (hamstring) is feeling better but remains a couple weeks away from returning to action.

Kotchman has been out since early April with a strained left hamstring. The Marlins will continue to use Joe Mahoney at first base for the time being.
Apr 26 - 12:04 PM

Marlins placed 1B Casey Kotchman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 4, with a strained left hamstring.

Kotchman is expected to be sidelined until late April. Greg Dobbs will handle first base while he's out.
Apr 5 - 1:55 PM

Casey Kotchman (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday.

Kotchman suffered a left hamstring strain in Wednesday night's game against the Nationals. Greg Dobbs is filling in for him at first base on Thursday and could keep that starting gig for the next two or three weeks.
Apr 4 - 2:03 PM

Casey Kotchman has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day.

As we know with hamstrings, "day-to-day" has the potential to quickly turn into "week-to-week." Greg Dobbs will handle first base while Kotchman is on the shelf.
Apr 3 - 8:56 PM

Casey Kotchman left Wednesday's game with a left hamstring injury.

Kotchman grabbed the hamstring and fell to the ground as he crossed first base after grounding into a double play. He was able to walk off the field on his own, but with hamstrings a DL stint is always possible, if not probable. The Marlins figure to use Greg Dobbs at first base in his absence.
Apr 3 - 8:23 PM

Marlins purchased the contract of 1B Casey Kotchman from Triple-A New Orleans.

He'll be the starting first baseman for the first couple months while Logan Morrison is out. Kotchman batted just .229/.280/.333 last season with the Indians, but he's worthy of rostering in NL-only formats.
Mar 31 - 1:25 PM

Casey Kotchman was informed by the Marlins that he will make the Opening Day roster.

It has become increasingly apparent in recent days, but the Marlins made it official on Tuesday. Kotchman has enjoyed a solid spring and should see the majority of the starts at first base until Logan Morrison is ready to return from knee surgery. He's a decent short-term play in NL-only leagues.
Mar 26 - 3:50 PM

Playing with a lacerated finger, Casey Kotchman hit a grand slam Tuesday in the Marlins' 7-5 win over the Mets.

The slam came off Jenrry Mejia. It was Kotchman's spring debut after he injured the finger eight days ago. He may be the Marlins' Opening Day first baseman with Logan Morrison still recovering from knee surgery.
Feb 26 - 4:27 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Rob Brantly
2Jeff Mathis
3Miguel Olivo
1B1Logan Morrison
2Casey Kotchman
3Jordan Brown
2B1Derek Dietrich
2Chris Valaika
SS1Adeiny Hechavarria
3B1Placido Polanco
2Greg Dobbs
3Ed Lucas
LF1Juan Pierre
2Austin Kearns
3Matt Diaz
CF1Chris Coghlan
2Justin Ruggiano
RF1Giancarlo Stanton
2Marcell Ozuna
3Alfredo Silverio
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Ricky Nolasco
2Jose Fernandez
3Nathan Eovaldi
4Henderson Alvarez
5Jacob Turner
6Tom Koehler
7Alex Sanabia
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Steve Cishek
2Mike Dunn
3Ryan Webb
4Chad Qualls
5A.J. Ramos
6Dan Jennings
7Kevin Slowey
8Jose Ceda