Kopech (hamstring) looked good in a simulated game Friday and will throw another one Monday, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech has been out for just shy of a month with a strained left hamstring. Manager Tony La Russa was particularly impressed with the young righty's command, but he's still not quite ready to either embark on a rehab assignment or return to the active roster. His next step should become clearer Monday.

Kopech (hamstring) is expected to throw another bullpen Wednesday and a simulated game Friday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Tony La Russa said the team will "see where he's at" after Friday's simulated game. While the team hasn't yet given a date for his return, Kopech appears to be nearing that point as his throwing progression continues.

Kopech (hamstring) threw a flat-ground session and a bullpen Tuesday in Pittsburgh, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The righty has now thrown multiple bullpens in the past week and appears to be nearing a return to fame action, be that with the White Sox or with the Triple-A club on a rehab assignment. It remains unclear when exactly Kopech will be activated from the injured list.

Kopech (hamstring) is improving but isn't yet ready to return, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech threw off a mound Tuesday, but manager Tony La Russa said Wednesday that he still doesn't have a date for the right-hander to return to game action. While he appears to be on the right track, it's not yet clear whether the 25-year-old will require a rehab stint prior to rejoining the major-league bullpen.

Kopech tested his injured hamstring by throwing off a mound Tuesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech hasn't pitched since May 26 due to a strain and awaits the next course of action. Manager Tony La Russa said the coaches will huddle with medical staff to determine the next steps: whether Kopech can get enough work in bullpen sessions and simulated games with the team or if a minor-league rehab stint is necessary.

Kopech (hamstring) will resume throwing bullpen sessions and likely throw a sim game in the coming days, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech was still dealing with discomfort earlier in the week, but will enter "the next phase" of his recovery soon according to general manager Rick Hahn. It has yet to be decided whether Kopech will need a rehab assignment, or if he will be able to throw enough as he regains his health to be activated as soon as he is fully healthy.

Kopech (hamstring) is still feeling a bit of discomfort in his strained left hamstring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Tony La Russa said Kopech still "has a little pinch" in the hamstring when running, and he want the young pitcher to run with limitations. That being said, the hard-throwing righty has made considerable progress in his recovery and will likely be activated from the injured list in the near future.

Manager Tony La Russa said Sunday that Kopech (hamstring) ran sprints and is progressing well in his recovery, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech was placed on the injured list May 31 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. Per La Russa, everything is going well with the righty's throwing and exercise programs as he eyes a return to the Chicago bullpen. It's not yet clear if he'll be able to be reinstated when eligible June 8, but he doesn't figure to be out much longer than that, assuming all continues to go well with his recovery.

Kopech is dealing with a Grade 1 strain to his left hamstring, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While general manager Rick Hahn doesn't believe the injury will sideline Kopech for an extended time, he's not sure the righty will be ready for activation when eligible June 8. The coveted prospect has excelled as both a reliever and a spot starter in 2021, posting a 1.72 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 31.1 total innings.

Kopech has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, retroactive to May 28, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kopech had been on the bereavement list since May 27, but now he will move to the injured list with the hamstring issue. The injury is not thought to be very serious, so it's possible that Kopech could return when eligible June 8.