MLB roster for much of the season. Those three moves relegated Kozma to spending most of 2014 playing for Memphis, where he hit .248 with eight home runs and 59 RBI. The Cardinals recalled him when MLB rosters expand in September, and in 14 games hit .304 with three doubles. The club won the NL Central division, assuring a playoff berth for the fourth time in his four seasons with the club. He was a last-minute addition to the postseason roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers. The following spring training, Kozma resumed working out at all infield positions, and added time as a catcher. On June 25, 2015, against the Miami Marlins, he scored on a double from Kolten Wong. He had three hits and reached base in four plate appearances, snapping an 0–21 streak that dated back to May 19. Kozma totaled 99 at bats for the season, batting .152 with a .236 on-base percentage and no extra base hits. The Cardinals removed him from the 40-man roster after the season and re-assigned him to Memphis. He opted to become a free agent. New York Yankees The New York Yankees signed Kozma to a minor-league contract. He spent the 2016 season with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders helping the team win the International League and AAA Championships. He signed a contract with the Yankees for the 2017 season. Due to an injury to Didi Gregorius, the Yankees added Kozma to their Opening Day roster. He was designated for assignment on April 28, to make room for Gregorius' return. Texas Rangers On April 30, 2017, the Texas Rangers claimed Kozma off of waivers. He played as a backup utility infielder. On July 20, 2017, he was designated for assignment. Detroit Tigers On January 9, 2018, the Detroit Tigers signed Kozma to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He started the season with the AAA Toledo Mud Hens. On May 8, 2018, the Tigers purchased Kozma's minor league contract and added him to the major league roster. He hit a home run in his first at-bat for the Tigers the next day. He was designated for assignment on June 1, 2018. After clearing waivers, Kozma was sent outright to Toledo from the Tigers on June 5, 2018. On September 14, 2018, the Tigers again purchased Kozma's contract from Toledo to add infield depth. In 27 games, he hit