Former Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Champion Michael Kopech is aiming for a comeback after a year out of MLB.
Kopech is pitching again
Kopech, according to The Athletic, has a throwing session with MLB teams scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 14th. The teams in attendance are unknown, but some representatives will be there.
He last pitched in the majors in 2025 for the Dodgers, posting a 2.45 ERA in 14 appearances. Kopech started the year on the injured list with a shoulder injury.
While rehabbing, Kopech suffered a meniscus injury in his right knee, knocking him out until late September; he returned briefly before his season ended as knee inflammation continued to flare up.
Why Kopech took a year off
After a season riddled with injuries, Kopech took the year to get himself right health-wise, not signing or making a single appearance despite rumblings of interest and a reputation for solid production.
Kopech arrived in the Tommy Edman trade back in 2024, after having a 4.74 ERA in 43 games for the Chicago White Sox.
He had a stellar run with the Dodgers, with 24 appearances and a 1.13 ERA. In the postseason, he was clutch for LA, posting a 3.00 ERA in 10 appearances.
The Dodgers rode the bullpen hard in 2024 to a World Series, and Kopech was a star during that run.
They were happy enough with Kopech to hand him a one-year deal for 2025, which didn’t end well after the missed time, but over the last season and a half, when he is on the field, Kopech can boast that he is an above-average reliever.
Given the value of bullpen arms, if Kopech looks to be all the way back, he should be a one-year prove-it deal for any team to give him a chance.
