Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech is starting Friday's game against Calvin Faucher and the Tampa Bay Rays. The once-promising arm has struggled mightily this season, pitching to an 0-2 record with a 6.32 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 19.7% strikeout rate, and 14.1% walk rate. To make matters worse, Kopech has allowed seven homers in just 15.2 innings, leading to a 9.38 FIP. The 26-year-old isn't what made him a top prospect, as in 2022, he recorded just a 21.3% strikeout rate and 4.50 FIP over 25 games. Fantasy managers might be wise to give up on Kopech sooner rather than later.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (knee, shoulder) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Sunday and start against the San Diego Padres. He will throw just two innings in the contest. The White Sox have taken a cautious approach with Kopech, who is dealing with multiple injuries this spring. If he doesn't have any setbacks in camp, he should have time to build himself up for Opening Day. The 26-year-old has also been working to use his changeup more in 2023 to complement his fastball, slider and curveball. Kopech made only 19 starts for Chicago in 2022, but he was effective with a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and career-high 105 K's in 119 1/3 innings. Perhaps increased changeup usage will unlock more in his profile for fantasy managers.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee, shoulder) mentioned that he is currently not 100 percent yet. The 26-year-old ended the season on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. He also had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, but Kopech is aiming to be ready for Opening Day. Last season, Kopech posted a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 105/57 K/BB ratio in 119 1/3 innings across 25 starts last season. The right-hander has adjusted well from a move to the rotation. Although, Kopech will need to lower his walks in order to help raise his fantasy value.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) doesn't seem to have any issues after undergoing right knee surgery late last season. "He's on pace. He's in a good spot," manager Pedro Grifol said. Kopech has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions in spring training and has been looking good. The 26-year-old also dealt with a shoulder injury in 2022, which limited him to 25 starts and 119 1/3 innings (career-high). He had a 3.54 ERA (4.49 FIP), 1.19 WHIP and career-low 21.3 percent strikeout rate. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks this spring, he'll enter the regular season in Chicago's starting rotation. The move from the bullpen to the rotation in 2022 was what led to a drop in velocity and K rate, but all things considered, Kopech pitched well. Still, Kopech doesn't have an extensive arsenal as a starter and is listed as RotoBaller's No. 82 fantasy starter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech was in a groove during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The young right-hander went six innings, allowing no hits, and struck out 11 batters. Sadly, the White Sox decided to pull Kopech after throwing 85 pitches in this contest. Luckily, the bullpen didn't blow this contest and the White Sox held on for Kopech. He'll carry a 3.18 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into his next start against the Houston Astros. Fantasy managers should expect the strong Astros lineup to put up a much better fight than the Tigers did on Friday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech picked up his fourth win of the season on Tuesday when his club beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1. The right-hander completed 5.1 innings of work, giving up no runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. Kopech hasn't had the kind of season fantasy managers expected, as he's only striking out 21.4% of the batters he's faced after posting a 36.1% strikeout rate last year. He still owns a 3.16 ERA, but he isn't a must-start right now.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) will throw a bullpen session in Houston on Thursday to test his injured knee, and he's tentatively on track to start on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Kopech had fluid drained from his knee on Monday after getting injured in his start on Sunday against the Texas Rangers and has been feeling better. The 26-year-old right-hander only made it two-thirds of an inning before departing his last outing due to injury, which will make him extra risky in fantasy if he indeed makes a start this Sunday. Overall, Kopech has been very solid for his fantasy managers with a 2-2 record, 1.92 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 51 strikeouts and 24 walks in 51 2/3 frames over 11 starts.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) received encouraging results from the MRI on his knee on Sunday. The MRI showed no structural damage. Kopech stated that there was some fluid buildup as well as some soreness. He also added that he thinks the injury feels worse than it actually is. Kopech suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was only able to face two batters before leaving the game. It sounds like a stint on the injured list could be an option for Kopech, but we should know more soon. The 26-year-old has made 11 starts this year and he's gone 2-2 with a 1.92 ERA, a 0.93 WHIP and a 25.2% strikeout rate.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech was only able to make it through three innings Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks to earn his second loss of the season. He struck out four batters. This outing breaks a streak of three consecutive quality starts. Kopech enjoyed a stellar May, with a 1.17 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts in 23 innings. Fantasy managers should have confidence that his performance is merely a bump in the road against an excellent offensive team.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech has been named the team's starter for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the New York Yankees. Johnny Cueto will be on the mound for Game 1. Kopech was away from the team as he was on the paternity list this past week, awaiting the birth of his son Vander. The 26-year-old has a stellar 1.54 ERA and 0.94 WHIP on the year. He failed to go deeper than five innings in any of his first five starts of the year. However, he's managed to earn quality outings in two straight starts since then, pitching exactly six innings on each occasion. If he can continue pitching a bit deeper into games, he'll have much more win potential and overall fantasy potential this year.

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Michael Kopech from the paternity list on Friday and optioned reliever Ryan Burr to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Kopech went on the paternity list on Tuesday and will return without missing a start. The 26-year-old will take the mound next on Saturday against the New York Yankees. Kopech has been excellent for fantasy managers through his first seven starts of the year, allowing only six earned runs while walking 17 and striking out 33 in 35 innings pitched. He'll have to cut down on his free passes if he wants to continue having success, though, and his matchup on Saturday against the Yanks will be a tough one.