White Sox reinstate Michael Kopech (shoulder) from IL


Jun 27, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (34) throws in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

Jun 27, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago White Sox beginning pitcher Michael Kopech (34) throws within the third inning towards the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.
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The Chicago White Sox activated right-hander Michael Kopech from the 15-day injured checklist to begin Friday evening’s sport towards the Atlanta Braves

Kopech was on the injured checklist with shoulder irritation. He final pitched June 27 towards the Los Angeles Angels and issued a season-worst seven walks to go along with two runs and 4 hits over 4 innings.

Kopech, 27, is 3-7 with a 4.08 ERA in 16 begins this season. He has struck out 97 in 86 innings however his 49 walks tie for many within the majors.

Over his previous eight begins, Kopech is 2-3 with a 2.47 ERA.

The Braves have homered in a franchise-record 26 consecutive video games.

Total, Kopech is 13-20 with a 3.77 ERA in 89 appearances (49 begins) in 4 seasons with the White Sox

–Area Stage Media