Kotchman’s solid May continues: Indians first baseman Casey Kotchman had his first three-hit game in over a month on Tuesday against the Tigers, going 3 for 4 with a double and an RBI as the Indians defeated the Tigers, 5-3. Kotchman raised his batting average to .225 on the season, up from an abysmal .149 during the month of April. (Updated 05/22/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Kotchman is now hitting .306 in the month of May, with 11 RBI, which is quite a turnaround after how badly he struggled in April. He is still hitting for very little power, however he is back to showing the skills that led him to hit .306 last season. He is still more of a solid AL-only option due to his lack of power. (Updated 05/22/2012).
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/17/2012 17:31 Santana's single bails out Indians in 11th
Carlos Santana hit a game-ending single with one out and the bases loaded in the 11th inning, capping a two-run rally and lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
05/15/2012 15:58 Lowe throws shutout against Twins
Derek Lowe pitched his first shutout in nearly seven years, throwing a six-hitter Tuesday and leading the Cleveland Indians over the Minnesota Twins 5-0.
05/13/2012 20:18 Hit Parade for Week 7
As interleague play gets under way there are many matchups to break down. Our Scott White tells you who the best bets and biggest risks are in his Hit Parade for Week 7.
Casey Kotchman continues to fly under the radar in most Fantasy circles. He turned a minor league contract into a full-time job with Tampa Bay last season, enjoying a breakout campaign in which he batted a career-best .306 with 10 homers and 48 RBI while appearing in a career-high 146 games. Kotchman was also one of only three American League first basemen -- Detroit's Miguel Cabrera and Boston's Adrian Gonzalez were the others -- to finish in the top 10 in both batting average and on-base percentage while appearing in at least 40 games at the position. Now, he could patrol first base for the Indians after signing a one-year deal in early February. Kotchman, who bats left-handed, is expected to compete for Cleveland’s starting job during spring training with Matt LaPorta and Russ Canzler. He could hold the advantage as he is a career .268 hitter and ranks as one of the best defensive first basemen in the majors. But with a lack of sufficient power, he remains just a late-round option in AL-only Fantasy drafts for 2012. (Updated 2/6/12)
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