The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired an underperforming reliever from Major League Baseball’s worst team and transformed him into a high-leverage reliever who could become a closer before the season ends.
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Michael Kopech was acquired at the trade deadline from the Chicago White Sox and after a few small tweaks, he has unleashed a beast almost overnight. He joins a long list of pitchers like Ryan Brasier, Alex Wood, Evan Phillips, Tyler Anderson, Phil Bickford, and others who have transformed their careers as Dodgers.
Since joining the Dodgers, Kopech has pitched nine scoreless innings and recorded two saves.