Michael Kopech is headed back to the Chicago White Sox bullpen — but he’ll return to the rotation in 2024: ‘He’s a starter’

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Saturday would have been Michael Kopech’s turn in the rotation. Instead, he’s headed back to the bullpen.

The Chicago White Sox announced the decision ahead of Friday’s 6-0 victory in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Kopech said he looks at the move as an “opportunity to work on some things mentally and physically.”

“I’ve gone down there before,” Kopech said before the game. “I know that it’s a little different preparing to come into that game than it is as a starter. But you don’t have a whole lot of time to think or overthink.

“It’s more get out there and get after it type of thing. We think that will serve me well at this point. It’s an opportunity I’m trying my best to embrace. I’ve done it before so it’s not completely new, but it is something I…

Tribune News Service

2023-09-08 19:37:24

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