The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the shutdown reliever they wanted at the trade deadline in the form of Michael Kopech from the Chicago White Sox.
Kopech came to the Dodgers as part of a three-team deal involving the St. Louis Cardinals. The Dodgers acquired utility player Tommy Edman, and minor league right-hander Oliver Gonzalez, in exchange for Miguel Vargas and prospects Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus.
Since the reliever’s arrival, he has been lights-out.
In 5.1 innings of work across five games, Kopech has notched eight strikeouts and only allowed one hit against the Philadelphia Phillies.