Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list, the team announced on Wednesday. Kopech has been sidelined since he strained his hamstring on May 26 but should be available out of the bullpen after successfully throwing in a few simulated games. White Sox fans and fantasy managers alike will be happy to see the 25-year-old right-hander back in the mix since he dominated the first couple months of the season, posting a 1.72 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and ...

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has been lights-out for the Pale Hose in 2021, posting a 1.72 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB in 31 1/3 innings of relief. He should be back with the team soon, barring a ...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) threw off flat ground and also threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Manager Tony La Russa said that Kopech will throw another bullpen session on Wednesday and it's a possibility that he will throw a simulated game this weekend. Kopech has been sidelined since May 26 with a hamstring strain, but it looks like he is close to returning. Kopech has mainly worked out of the bullpen, but has made three starts. Regardless of his role, Kopech has been...

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Tuesday that pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) will throw off of the mound prior to Tuesday's game. Kopech has been sidelined since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. More should be known about his progress and timeline after he goes through mound work on Tuesday. Kopech has mostly worked out of the bullpen but has also made three starts this season. Regardless of the role, Kopech has ...

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (hamstring) will resume throwing side sessions in the coming days and could throw a simulated game in the near future as well. General manager Rich Hahn said the team wants to see how Kopech's side sessions go before deciding on whether he'll need to go on a minor league rehab assignment. The 25-year-old was having an excellent season before he landed on the injured list with a strained left hamstring. Kopech was sporting a 1.72 ERA and 0.98 WHIP ...

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has taken a step back in his attempt to get back on the mound. The right-hander is experiencing discomfort in his left hamstring, which is unfortunate news, primarily after Tony Russa recently reported that he was moving in the right direction toward a return. Kopech is already eligible to be activated from the injured list, although it is unknown if this latest development will delay things.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) is "progressing well," according to manager Tony La Russa. This is good news for the 25-year-old, who has two wins across three starts while sporting a respectable 1.72 ERA throughout 31 innings of work this season. Kopech is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list in the next few days, although it isn't clear if he will need a rehab start or two before rejoining the big club.

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Monday due to a strained left hamstring. Kopech had been considered day-to-day with hamstring soreness after he was removed from a game on Wednesday last week. The move to the injured list is retroactive to May 28, so there's a chance he'll be back within about a week. The White Sox recalled pitcher Jimmy Lambert in a corresponding move. Lambert is set to start Game 2 of the team's doubleheader ...

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) is day-to-day with hamstring soreness, the team announced through Twitter on Wednesday. Kopech allowed one walk over a scoreless inning of relief before being replaced on the mound by Aaron Bummer. Over 13 appearances this year, Kopech is 2-0 with one hold, a 1.78 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings of work. When he gets the nod to start for Chicago, Kopech is an interesting streaming option to look at. Outside of that though, his...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech performed well in his third start of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Kopech went four innings and allowed two hits, one run, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Kopech has now made all three of his starts in doubleheaders and will move back to the bullpen after tonight. The talented former top pitching prospect has been lights out as both a starter and reliever this season. He now owns a sparkling ...