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  Michael Kopech Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

  Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said that right-hander Michael Kopech's (knee) rehab from knee surgery is a bit more gradual than expected, but the team still expects him to be ready for spring training. Kopech will finish at five innings and 85 pitches before his first outing of the 2023 regular season. The 26-year-old also dealt with a right shoulder injury to close out last season, but his knee injury is the one we'll be monitoring closely as spring training approaches. Expect the White Sox to keep a short leash on him early in 2023 as he recovers from the knee procedure. In his first full big-league season in 2022, Kopech went 5-9 with a 3.54 ERA (4.49 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, 105 strikeouts and 57 walks in 119 1/3 frames over 25 starts.

  Nov 17, 2022 • 11:18 PM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Undergoes Knee Surgery

  Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) underwent surgery on his right knee Thursday. He had surgery on Thursday to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. The 26-year-old will be ready for Spring Training without limitations. He's dealt with multiple injuries over his career and has made only 29 starts over the last two seasons. Kopech finishes the 2022 season with a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 105:57 K: BB across 119 1.3 innings. Fantasy managers should consider Kopech a high-upside pick in the middle-to-late round selection in upcoming 2023 fantasy drafts.

  Oct 2, 2022 • 3:44 AM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Unlikely To Pitch Again This Year

  Chicago White Sox interim manager Miguel Cairo thinks that right-hander Michael Kopech (shoulder) is unlikely to pitch again this season with the team eliminated from postseason contention. There are only nine games left in the season for the White Sox, and it doesn't make sense to rush Kopech back with nothing left to play for. The 26-year-old will finish his 2022 campaign with a 5-9 record, 3.54 ERA (4.50 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP, a career-high 105 strikeouts and 57 walks in 119 1/3 innings over his 25 starts for the Pale Hose in his first full season as a starting pitcher. Before the 2022 season, Kopech had only made eight starts for the White Sox in the major leagues.

  Sep 27, 2022 • 10:14 PM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Lands On The 15-Day Injured List

  The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to shoulder inflammation. According to White Sox general manager Rick Hahn, there is no long-term concern with Kopech. It's possible the 26-year-old will not pitch again this season. Chicago is still in the playoff hunt, but it all depends on how Kopech's should respond next week. Kopech owns a 5-9 record with a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and a 105:57 K: BB across 119 1/3 innings in 2022. Davis Martin was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.

  Sep 18, 2022 • 1:26 AM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Activated And Starting Wednesday

  The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Matt Foster to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech will start against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had a minimal stay on the injured list due to a knee strain, and he's ready to go in a tough matchup against Seattle on the road. Interim manager Miguel Cairo also said that Kopech could be limited with his pitch count in his first start back, so he'll be extra risky for fantasy lineups on Wednesday. He's returning to a 3.58 ERA (4.44 FIP), a 1.21 WHIP and a 98:55 K:BB in 110 2/3 innings over his 23 starts for the Pale Hose this year.

  Sep 7, 2022 • 7:58 PM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Could Return Wednesday

  Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee), who has been on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain since leaving his last start early against the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 22 after facing just four hitters, could return to the rotation to start the series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Sept. 7, according to acting manager Miguel Cairo. Kopech must first be cleared by head athletic trainer James Kruk and pitching coach Ethan Katz. The 26-year-old threw a bullpen session on Sunday, so as long as he comes out of that fine, he should return to the rotation this week. Kopech will return to a 4-9 record, 3.58 ERA (4.44 FIP), a 1.21 WHIP, 98 strikeouts and 55 walks in 110 2/3 innings over 23 starts this year.

  Sep 6, 2022 • 3:01 PM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Throws Bullpen Session On Sunday

  Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Sunday. The right-hander has been sidelined two weeks, but is eligible to return on Wednesday. The White Sox already optioned Davis Martin who was taking Kopech's spot in the rotation. The assumption is that Kopech is ready to return after this bullpen session. The 26-year-old holds a 3.58 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 98/55 K/BB ratio over 110 2/3 innings this season. Fantasy managers should check back in a day or two, but they should have Kopech back this week.

  Sep 4, 2022 • 9:51 PM | RotoBaller
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  White Sox Place Michael Kopech On Injured List

  The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Michael Kopech (knee) on the 15-day injured list with a left knee strain on Tuesday and recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech was removed from his start early on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, and he won't be eligible to return until Sept. 7 at the earliest. Even if the 26-year-old returns when he's eligible, there won't be much time left for him to make much of an impact for his fantasy managers. In 23 starts in 2022, Kopech has gone 4-9 with a 3.58 ERA (4.44 FIP), a 1.21 WHIP and a 98:55 K:BB in 110 2/3 innings pitched. It remains to be seen who will replace him in Chicago's starting rotation.

  Aug 23, 2022 • 8:26 PM | RotoBaller
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  Michael Kopech Leaves Game Early Monday

  Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) left his start early on Monday against the Kansas City Royals with left knee soreness and is being evaluated further. Kopech didn't make it very far in this one, getting pulled after allowing all four batters he faced to reach base on just 19 pitches. The 26-year-old right-hander was charged with four earned runs allowed on one hit, two walks and a hit batter. It remains to be seen if Kopech will make his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Entering his start on Monday, Kopech had a solid 3.25 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP and a 98:53 K:BB in 110 2/3 innings over 22 starts for the Pale Hose. Stay tuned for more updates on the severity of his knee ailment.

  Aug 22, 2022 • 8:34 PM | RotoBaller