As discussed here and here, the Yankees’ bullpen has potential but is still, basically, a work in progress. Between this point and the start of the season, the team is quite likely to add at least one additional impact arm, whether it comes via trade, free agency, or after the spring training cuts have been revealed, à la Ryan Yarbrough last year.
In the last few hours, Paul Goldschmidt‘s name has been discussed in free agency rumors, and a reunion makes a lot of sense for the Yankees. Meanwhile, on the pitching front, two names have surfaced in the last few hours: Michael Kopech and Nick Martinez.
You’ve heard it said before. He’ll be different with us. We can fix him. Former Red Sox top prospect, White Sock, and Dodger, the artist known as Michael Kopech remains one of the great project pitchers of our time.
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The New York Yankees need bullpen help this offseason, whether it's top of mind or not, and they have already lost one (Devin Williams) from their 2025 crop of relievers (with another likely out the door in Luke Weaver).
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in starting pitcher Tarik Skubal, the ace who just earned his second American League Cy Young Award. Skubal is expected to hit free agency after the upcoming season, leaving him in limbo.
The New York Yankees are in the market for more bullpen arms and one of their biggest recent rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, might have what they want.
Among the current group of Los Angeles Dodgers free agents is Michael Kopech, who was limited to only 14 games this past season due to separate shoulder and knee injuries.
The San Francisco Giants are seeking bullpen help in the form of a reliever that has worked for their arch-rivals for the past two seasons. The Giants have been in touch with former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser (subscription required).
Most of the buzz surrounding the Giants this winter has involved the team’s pursuits of position players or rotation help, yet the bullpen stands out as a significant need for the team since Randy Rodriguez will miss the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
The Dodgers are among the teams with interest in free agent closer Robert Suarez.
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Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed relief pitcher Michael Kopech entered free agency after the end of the 2025 season, and Tim Britton of The Athletic believes he will land a two-year deal for $22 million in the offseason.
One area the Miami Marlins don't have to worry about addressing is their starting rotation. With a plethora of high-caliber arms already on their roster, more coming up the pipeline and others returning from the injured list, that gives the front office an opportunity to focus on more pressing needs like in their bullpen.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list and recalled Will Klein prior to Friday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants.
Even if Kopech is fully healthy, it is anyone’s guess as to how he might pitch in October.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Michael Kopech on the 15-day injured list due to right knee inflammation and recalled Will Klein from Triple-A Oklahoma City before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have an extra reliever in their clubhouse. Although nothing is official, right-handed reliever Will Klein has a locker, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had problems with pitching injuries all season long, and despite incredible production when healthy, Michael Kopech has made just 32 appearances for LA since last year's trade deadline.
The Dodgers' bullpen got a long-awaited reinforcement Monday, when Michael Kopech was activated from the 15-day injured list. Kopech, 29, had been on the IL since June 28 with inflammation in his right knee.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added right-hander Michael Kopech and utility player Hyeseong Kim to their expanded roster Monday. Kopech, who was acquired at the trade deadline from the Chicago White Sox last season, has made just eight appearances in 2025 because of various injuries.
Michael Kopech was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added onto the expanded Los Angeles Dodgers roster for September. Kopech’s return brings the Dodgers’ 40-man roster full.
Between starting the season on the injured list and then needing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Michael Kopech has appeared in just eight games for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will get to add another arm to their bullpen soon. Right-handed reliever Michael Kopech will return as the additional pitcher when September arrives, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers not only picked up a 7–3 win on Sunday to stay atop the National League West, but they also welcomed back one of their key bullpen arms.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech rarely starts on the hill now. He wore the Chicago White Sox uniform for his last pre-October start. Kopech did get the call to start ahead of Game 6 against the New York Mets.
He could begin the season on the injured list, but no one from the team has publicly stated that’ll be the case.
The Los Angeles Dodgers came into the second half knowing the team needed some reinforcements at the trade deadline. The bottom of the lineup has been an offensive slog all season, and the bullpen is starting to falter in the second half.
After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016 last season, the New York Yankees made a significant splash this past offseason, acquiring superstar outfielder Juan Soto to create MLB's top hitting tandem alongside Aaron Judge.
Chicago White Sox reliever Michael Kopech has struggled this season, but has the kind of arm that could make a real difference for a contending team.
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