60-Day IL
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/27/2025
2025 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
1.00
K
8
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kopech changed his approach in 2024 as part of a full-time move to relief. Pitching in shorter stints, the 28-year-old added velocity on his fastball that he threw 98.5 mph on average - a +3.5 mph difference from 2023. He also increased the usage of the pitch, tossing it a career-high 78 percent of the time. This yielded excellent results, as hitters had trouble squaring up on the four-seamer; its 34 percent whiff rate among the highest in the league for that pitch type. As for Kopech's secondary arsenal, he eliminated his changeup and curveball in favor of a cutter. Overall, he struck out 88 across 67.2 innings between the White Sox and Dodgers while also receiving save chances for both clubs. Walks are still an issue, but Kopech improved his control after the trade to L.A. (3.8 BB/9 compared to 4.9 prior). Kopech racked up 15 saves, 10 holds and six wins last season and appeared to be the favorite for the closer job to begin 2025, but the Dodgers' signing of Tanner Scott should limited Kopech for more of a setup role. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $5.2 million contract with the Dodgers in January of 2025.
Nearing rehab stint
Kopech (knee) threw a live batting practice session Monday and could be sent on a rehab assignment soon, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Analysis
It sounds like the team may wait a day or two to make sure Kopech made it out of Monday's live BP session without any setbacks before sending him on a rehab stint. The right-hander was originally placed on the 15-day injured list July 1 and then transferred to the 60-day IL due to a torn right meniscus, and he appears on track for a late-August return if all continues to go well in his rehab.
It sounds like the team may wait a day or two to make sure Kopech made it out of Monday's live BP session without any setbacks before sending him on a rehab stint. The right-hander was originally placed on the 15-day injured list July 1 and then transferred to the 60-day IL due to a torn right meniscus, and he appears on track for a late-August return if all continues to go well in his rehab.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
14
Last 10 Games
14
Last 5 Games
14
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-16%
BAA vs LHP
2025
-100%
BAA vs LHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .199 | 130 | 69 | 72 | 16 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .237 | 100 | 60 | 90 | 22 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .000 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .200 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .153 | 55 | 18 | 18 | 4 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .224 | 33 | 16 | 26 | 5 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .231 | 73 | 50 | 54 | 12 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .245 | 61 | 41 | 61 | 17 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2023
-19%
ERA at Home
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | 4.15 | 1.34 | 112.2 | 10.5 | 5.3 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 5.12 | 1.53 | 91.1 | 9.7 | 6.2 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0.00 | 0.82 | 3.2 | 12.3 | 2.5 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0.00 | 1.20 | 3.1 | 8.1 | 8.1 | ||||
| 2024Home | 2.79 | 1.09 | 38.2 | 10.5 | 4.4 | ||||
| 2024Away | 4.34 | 1.24 | 29.0 | 13.3 | 4.7 | ||||
| 2023Home | 5.12 | 1.51 | 70.1 | 10.5 | 5.9 | ||||
| 2023Away | 5.80 | 1.69 | 59.0 | 7.9 | 6.9 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Michael Kopech compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
2.00K/9
10.3BB/9
5.1HR/9
0.0Fastball
97.8 mphERA
0.00WHIP
1.00BABIP
.204GB/FB
1.00Left On Base
100.0%Exit Velocity
83.9 mphBarrels/BBE
0.0%Spin Rate
2592 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
20.0%Swinging Strike
14.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Kopech took a major step back in 2023 with a 5.43 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 15.4 percent walk rate in 129 innings. He started in 27 of his 30 outings but was out of the rotation by early September, and his season ended a week early for knee surgery. The right-hander had a decent first half with a 4.08 ERA, but even at his best it was often a challenge to get through five innings due to the walk issues. Kopech seems likely to get another shot as a starter heading into 2024, but with the lingering durability concerns and control problems, there's no guarantee he'll receive that opportunity. Fantasy managers could do worse for a late-round flier, but he's mostly an upside play with a low floor.
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Ready to face hitters
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Kopech (knee) will face hitters in live batting practice Monday in Anaheim, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Throwing side sessions
Kopech (knee) tossed a bullpen session Friday and could be close to facing hitters, MLB.com reports.
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Begins throwing
Kopech (knee) began a throwing program Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
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Diagnosed with torn meniscus
Kopech (knee) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus this week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
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Moves to 60-day IL
The Dodgers transferred Kopech (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
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Using slider more in LA
Kopech has utilized his slider more since being acquired by the Dodgers and has a 1.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB over 18 innings since the trade, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
Analysis
The right-hander still heavily relies on his four-seam fastball -- which has the highest usage of his career at 79.1 percent -- but he's mostly ditched his cutter in favor of the slider since heading to Los Angeles. Kopech had a 4.74 ERA in 43 appearances with the White Sox this season, but he's showcased his potential with the Dodgers and quickly worked his way into the closer committee.
The right-hander still heavily relies on his four-seam fastball -- which has the highest usage of his career at 79.1 percent -- but he's mostly ditched his cutter in favor of the slider since heading to Los Angeles. Kopech had a 4.74 ERA in 43 appearances with the White Sox this season, but he's showcased his potential with the Dodgers and quickly worked his way into the closer committee.