Jeff Goldberg, of the Hartford Courant, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Sean Casey or OF Mark Kotsay will play first base in the ALDS, if 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is unable to play.

Perhaps this will serve as a turning point for Kotsay with the postseason on the horizon, as he entered the contest batting just .164 with nine strikeouts in 55 at-bats this month.

Mark Kotsay had an RBI single in the first and an RBI double to break a tie in the eighth as the Red Sox edged the Indians 5-4 on Wednesday. Kotsay was making his third start at first base for the Red Sox and 19th overall since being acquired on Aug. 27. He had been 3-for-34 with no RBI in his previous nine games.

Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay is in a 3-for-34 slump.

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay broke an 0-for-16 slump Friday, Sept. 19, with a single in the fourth inning.

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.Kotsay should be avoided in the final week of the season with the fantasy championship on the line.

Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay could see more time at first base during the remainder of the season with the injury to 3B Mike Lowell (hip).

Mark Remme, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay has six extra-base hits in six games since being traded to the Red Sox. He has five doubles and one triple.

News: Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning Wednesday off Orioles RP Jamie Miller, a drive just over center fielder Adam Jones, who crashed into the wall. It was Kotsay's fourth triple this season and 43rd and 44th RBI.

Analysis: Kotsay has hit safely in five of six games since joining the Red Sox. He is 8-for-24 (.333) with seven RBI in that span. He has been a great addition since coming over from Atlanta, but since he is not an everyday player, Kotsay will be nothing more than a deeper AL-only option down the stretch

Mark Kotsay hit a two-run triple in the eighth inning Wednesday, helping Boston squeak by the Orioles 5-4.As long as he receives consistent playing time, Kotsay should be fairly productive in the middle of Boston's lineup.

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Mark Kotsay started at first base Wednesday, Sept. 3, for the first time since 2006.