Michael Kopech started the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement but returned on June 7 after a rehab assignment. He performed well without allowing any runs in his eight appearances in 2025. He was placed back on the injured list on July 1 with right knee inflammation, receiving a cortisone injection. The injury is deemed short-term, although a timeline for his return is unclear. Kopech has become a key player for the Dodgers since being acquired at the trade deadline last season and performed excellently in the postseason.
Kopech started the season on the IL dealing with a right shoulder impingement. He completed a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City then returned from the 60-day IL on June 7.
Scans of his knee showed inflammation and Kopech received a cortisone injection. The right-handed relief pitcher did not seem too concerned about the severity of the injury.
Kopech recorded a 3.00 ERA through nine innings and allowed three runs and five hits in 10 appearances. The Dodgers relied heavily on relievers like Kopech in the bullpen.
Los Angeles acquired Kopech at the trade deadline last season in a three-team deal. Kopech and Edman emerged as major pieces of the Dodgers roster during the postseason.
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