60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Thu 6/22/23 12:01 AM

Kopech (3-6) took the loss Wednesday versus the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five over four innings.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech needed 86 pitches (46 strikes) to get through the short start. After the game, manager Pedro Grifol acknowledged that Kopech's struggles in the third and fourth innings played a part in his decision to turn to the bullpen, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports. Kopech has covered 13.1 innings over his last three starts, allowing four runs in that span. He's gone five starts without a win and now has a 4.06 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 94:42 K:BB over 82 innings on the season. He's projected to make his next start on the road against the Angels.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sat 6/17/23 1:31 AM

Kopech allowed a run on six hits and six walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech wasn't punished much for the free passes, but it did work his pitch count up to 102 (57 strikes) for just 13 outs. The six walks matched a season high for the right-hander, who has a 4.5 BB/9 on the year. Despite the control issues, he's pitched to a reasonable 3.92 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 89 strikeouts over 78 innings across 14 starts. He's allowed just seven runs over his last six starts, so he'll try to keep up the solid pitching next week in a challenging home start versus the Rangers.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sun 6/11/23 9:12 AM

Kopech did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over five scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out six.
EDGE Analysis
It wasn't an ideal start to the contest for Kopech, as the right-hander beaned the first two hitters he faced to open the game. However, he quickly shook it off and proceeded to strike out the side to get himself out of trouble. Despite shutting out the Marlins over five innings, Kopech was still hit with a no-decision for the second straight start while lowering his ERA to 4.03 on the season. He's now allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts, averaging 8.1 strikeouts per game over that stretch.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sun 6/4/23 5:46 PM

Kopech allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out nine over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After a bumpy 10-strikeout effort versus the Angels on Monday, Kopech was back on track with a strong start. He limited the damage to a Spencer Torkelson two-run home run in the fourth inning. This was the third time in his last four starts that Kopech went at least seven innings, and he's had at least nine strikeouts in all of those efforts. For the season, he's at a 4.33 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 79:32 K:BB through 68.2 innings. The right-hander's 4.2 BB/9 is still concerning, but he's shown enough strikeout potential, especially recently, to garner fantasy interest. He's lined up to make his next start at home versus the Marlins.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Mon 5/29/23 11:36 PM

Kopech (3-5) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings Monday, striking out 10 and taking a loss against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech gave up four runs on two homers in the first inning but was able to dance around trouble for the rest of the outing. He struck out 10 batters but needed 102 pitches to get through just 4.1 frames. The 27-year-old also matched his season high by forcing 17 swinging strikes. Kopech has compiled a filthy 29:3 K:BB over his last three starts but his ERA jumped back up to 4.52 after Monday's shaky performance. He's projected to start at home against the Tigers this weekend.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Wed 5/24/23 3:40 PM

Kopech (3-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two hits and a walk over 7 scoreless innings against the Guardians. He struck out nine.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech has now thrown 15 scoreless innings over his last two starts, allowing just three hits while striking out 19 in that span. It's been quite a turnaround for the 27-year-old right-hander, who posted a 5.97 ERA in his first three starts. Kopech lowered his ERA to 4.24 with a 1.22 WHIP and 60:29 K:BB across 10 starts (57.1 innings) this season. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up for next week at home against the Angels.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sat 5/20/23 2:52 AM

Kopech (2-4) allowed one hit and struck out 10 over eight shutout innings to earn the win Friday over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech's lone blemish was a single to Michael Massey in the sixth inning, and Jackie Bradley prompted grounded into a double play to erase the mistake. This was arguably the best start of Kopech's career as he flirted with history while throwing 65 of 98 pitches for strikes. The 27-year-old trimmed his ERA to 4.83 with a 1.33 WHIP and 51:28 K:BB across 50.1 innings through nine starts this season. He'll look to build off of this successful outing when he takes the mound next week in a projected road start in Cleveland.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Mon 5/15/23 2:12 PM

Kopech is scheduled to make his next start Friday against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech had been lined up to start Thursday's series finale with the Guardians in Chicago, but manager Pedro Grifol will instead use Monday's off day to reorder the rotation. Staff ace Dylan Cease will be moved up a day and flip spots in the order with Kopech, who will now take the hill for the series opener with Kansas City.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sat 5/13/23 9:22 AM

Kopech (1-4) allowed two runs on one hit and six walks over 4.2 innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Kopech worked through three shutout frames before the Astros got on the board in the fourth. The 27-year-old righty failed to complete five innings for the first time since his season debut April 3. His command has been shaky all year, but Friday's outing set a new season high with six walks. For the year, Kopech is sporting a 41:28 K:BB and 5.74 ERA through 42.1 innings. He's currently scheduled to face the Guardians at home next week.

60DMichael Kopech
RP LAD
Sun 5/7/23 7:59 PM

Kopech (1-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out two and earning a win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
It wasn't the cleanest outing but Kopech cruised to victory with a whopping 17 runs of support from his offense. Unsurprisingly, he struggled with the long ball in Cincinnati, serving up four solo homers, including Jonathan India's leadoff shot in the first inning. Kopech had allowed just three home runs over his previous five starts after coughing up five in his season debut. The 27-year-old now owns a 5.97 ERA and a 36:22 K:BB across 37.2 innings. Kopech is projected for a tough home matchup against the Astros next week.