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Michael Kopech to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Michael Kopech (knee) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kopech will follow right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder). The Dodgers probably are in no rush to bring Kopech back to the active roster since he's been sidelined with a torn meniscus in his right knee since early July. When the hard-throwing 29-year-old is able to return, he'll settle into a late-inning, high-leverage setup role for the defending World Series champions. Kopech had a 1.13 ERA and went 4-0 with six saves in the second half of last season after the Dodgers acquired him from the White Sox, and he tossed seven scoreless relief innings with four walks and eight strikeouts in eight appearances earlier this year. It's possible Kopech could enter the committee picture for saves in L.A. down the stretch.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
